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1110
Syria harbor city Saida (Sidon) surrenders to Crusaders
Syria harbor city Saida (Sidon) surrenders to Crusaders
1197
Crusaders wound Rabbi Elezar ben Judah
Crusaders wound Rabbi Elezar ben Judah
1259
Treaty of Paris: English King Henry III and French King Louis IX
Treaty of Paris: English King Henry III and French King Louis IX
1489
Battle of Baza-Spanish army captures Baza from Moors
Battle of Baza-Spanish army captures Baza from Moors
1534
Turkish Sultan Suleiman occupies Baghdad
Turkish Sultan Suleiman occupies Baghdad
1563
Council of Trent holds last session, after 18 years
Council of Trent holds last session, after 18 years
1655
Middelburg Neth forbids building of synagogue
Middelburg Neth forbids building of synagogue
1674
Father Marquette builds 1st dwelling in what is now Chicago
Father Marquette builds 1st dwelling in what is now Chicago
1680
Hen in Rome lays an egg imprinted with comet not seen until Dec 16th
Hen in Rome lays an egg imprinted with comet not seen until Dec 16th
1682
1st General Assembly in Pennsylvania (Chester)
1st General Assembly in Pennsylvania (Chester)
1688
General strategist John Churchill joins with Willem III
General strategist John Churchill joins with Willem III
1691
Emperor Leopold I takes control of Transsylvania
Emperor Leopold I takes control of Transsylvania
1691
Spanish King Carlos II names Maximilian II Viceroy of S Netherlands
Spanish King Carlos II names Maximilian II Viceroy of S Netherlands
1745
Bonnie Prince Charles reaches Derby
Bonnie Prince Charles reaches Derby
1798
Rebellious Flemish farmers occupy Hasselt
Rebellious Flemish farmers occupy Hasselt
1812
Peter Gaillard of Lancaster, Pa patents a horse-drawn mower
Peter Gaillard of Lancaster, Pa patents a horse-drawn mower
1816
James Monroe (VA), elected 5th pres, defeating Federalist Rufus King
James Monroe (VA), elected 5th pres, defeating Federalist Rufus King
1832
French army begins bombing citadel of Antwerp
French army begins bombing citadel of Antwerp
1833
American Anti-Slavery Society formed by Arthur Tappan in Philadelphia
American Anti-Slavery Society formed by Arthur Tappan in Philadelphia
1836
Whig party holds its 1st national convention - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Whig party holds its 1st national convention - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1843
Manila paper (made from sails, canvas & rope) patented, Massachusetts
Manila paper (made from sails, canvas & rope) patented, Massachusetts
1844
James K Polk elected 11th President of US
James K Polk elected 11th President of US
1863
Storm flood ravages Nethe coastal provinces
Storm flood ravages Nethe coastal provinces
1864
Battle of Waynesborough (Brier Creek) Georgia
Battle of Waynesborough (Brier Creek) Georgia
1864
Romanian Jews are forbidden to practice law
Romanian Jews are forbidden to practice law
1867
Grange organized to protect farm interests
Grange organized to protect farm interests
1875
William Marcy "Boss" Tweed (NYC-Tammany Hall) escapes from jail
William Marcy "Boss" Tweed (NYC-Tammany Hall) escapes from jail
1890
Willem III, Dutch King, buried
Willem III, Dutch King, buried
1899
56th Congress (1899-1901) convenes
56th Congress (1899-1901) convenes
1899
Webb Hayes Son of President Rutherford Hayes receives medal of honor
Webb Hayes Son of President Rutherford Hayes receives medal of honor
1905
British government of Balfour resigns
British government of Balfour resigns
1906
Alpha Phi Alpha, 1st Black Greek Letter Fraternity, forms
Alpha Phi Alpha, 1st Black Greek Letter Fraternity, forms
1909
1st CFL Grey Cup: University of Toronto defeats Toronto Parkdale, 26-6
1st CFL Grey Cup: University of Toronto defeats Toronto Parkdale, 26-6
1914
Walter Johnson accepts money from Federal League Chicago Whales Clark Griffith threatens to take Johnson to court
Walter Johnson accepts money from Federal League Chicago Whales Clark Griffith threatens to take Johnson to court
1915
F F Fletcher is 1st Admiral to receive Congressional Medal of Honor
F F Fletcher is 1st Admiral to receive Congressional Medal of Honor
1915
Ku Klux Klan receives charter from Fulton County, Georgia
Ku Klux Klan receives charter from Fulton County, Georgia
1915
Panama Pacific International Exposition opens
Panama Pacific International Exposition opens
1918
President Wilson sails for Versailles Peace Conference in France, 1st chief executive to travel outside US while in office
President Wilson sails for Versailles Peace Conference in France, 1st chief executive to travel outside US while in office
1920
1st Pro football playoff game Buffalo-7, Canton-3 at Polo Grounds
1st Pro football playoff game Buffalo-7, Canton-3 at Polo Grounds
1920
8th CFL Grey Cup: University of Toronto defeats Toronto Argonauts, 16-3
8th CFL Grey Cup: University of Toronto defeats Toronto Argonauts, 16-3
1922
Lucille Atcherson, becomes 1st woman legation sect-US foreign service
Lucille Atcherson, becomes 1st woman legation sect-US foreign service
1923
WEAF radio begins broadcasting Eveready Hour (variety show)
WEAF radio begins broadcasting Eveready Hour (variety show)
1926
14th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Senators defeats University of Toronto, 10-7
14th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Senators defeats University of Toronto, 10-7
1927
Duke Ellington opens at Cotton Club in Harlem
Duke Ellington opens at Cotton Club in Harlem
1927
Pirates Paul Waner wins NL MVP
Pirates Paul Waner wins NL MVP
1930
French government of Tardieu falls
French government of Tardieu falls
1930
Vatican approves rhythm method for birth control
Vatican approves rhythm method for birth control
1931
"Frankenstein" opens at Mayfair
"Frankenstein" opens at Mayfair
1933
FDR creates Federal Alcohol Control Administration
FDR creates Federal Alcohol Control Administration
1941
Nazi ordinances places Jews of Poland outside protection of courts
Nazi ordinances places Jews of Poland outside protection of courts
1942
1st US citizenship granted an alien on foreign soil (James Hoey)
1st US citizenship granted an alien on foreign soil (James Hoey)
1942
FDR orders dismantling of Works Progress Administration
FDR orders dismantling of Works Progress Administration
1942
US bombers struck Italian mainland for 1st time in WWII
US bombers struck Italian mainland for 1st time in WWII
1942
Works Progress Administration liquidated
Works Progress Administration liquidated
1943
Commissioner Landis announces any baseball club may sign Negroes
Commissioner Landis announces any baseball club may sign Negroes
1943
Yugoslavian resistance forms provisionary government under Dr Ribar
Yugoslavian resistance forms provisionary government under Dr Ribar
1944
Germans destroy Rhine dikes, Betuwe flooded
Germans destroy Rhine dikes, Betuwe flooded
1945
11th Heisman Trophy Award: Doc Blanchard, Army (FB)
11th Heisman Trophy Award: Doc Blanchard, Army (FB)
1945
Senate approves US participation in UN
Senate approves US participation in UN
1947
USSR joins International Amateur Athletic Union
USSR joins International Amateur Athletic Union
1948
"Magdalena" closes at Ziegfeld Theater NYC after 48 performances
"Magdalena" closes at Ziegfeld Theater NYC after 48 performances
1948
SS Kiangya hits mine in Whangpoo River China, sinks killing 2,750 die
SS Kiangya hits mine in Whangpoo River China, sinks killing 2,750 die
1949
Bob Gage ties NFL record of a 97 yard touchdown run
Bob Gage ties NFL record of a 97 yard touchdown run
1951
Superheated gases roll down Mount Catarman (Philippines), kills 500
Superheated gases roll down Mount Catarman (Philippines), kills 500
1952
Killer fogs begin in London England, "Smog" becomes a word
Killer fogs begin in London England, "Smog" becomes a word
1952
Walter P Reuther chosen Chairman of CIO
Walter P Reuther chosen Chairman of CIO
1954
"Hit the Trail" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 4 performances
"Hit the Trail" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 4 performances
1954
"On Your Toes" closes at 46th St. Theater NYC after 64 performances
"On Your Toes" closes at 46th St. Theater NYC after 64 performances
1955
Mgr Alfrink installed as Archbishop of Utrecht
Mgr Alfrink installed as Archbishop of Utrecht
1956
22nd Heisman Trophy Award: Paul Hornung, Notre Dame (QB)
22nd Heisman Trophy Award: Paul Hornung, Notre Dame (QB)
1958
Dahomey (Benin), Ivory Coast become autonomous within Fr Community
Dahomey (Benin), Ivory Coast become autonomous within Fr Community
1958
Finnish government of Fagerholm, resigns
Finnish government of Fagerholm, resigns
1961
Floyd Patterson KOs Tom McNeeley in 4 for heavyweight boxing title
Floyd Patterson KOs Tom McNeeley in 4 for heavyweight boxing title
1961
Smallest New York Knick, 49th St. Madison Square Garden crowd - 1,300 (snowstorm)
Smallest New York Knick, 49th St. Madison Square Garden crowd - 1,300 (snowstorm)
1961
Tanganyika becomes 104th member of UN
Tanganyika becomes 104th member of UN
1961
WXGA TV channel 8 in Waycross, Georgia (PBS) begins broadcasting
WXGA TV channel 8 in Waycross, Georgia (PBS) begins broadcasting
1963
Pope Paul VI closes 2nd session of 2nd Vatican Council
Pope Paul VI closes 2nd session of 2nd Vatican Council
1964
Baseball approves a free-agent draft
Baseball approves a free-agent draft
1964
Beatles release "Beatles For Sale" album
Beatles release "Beatles For Sale" album
1965
"Roar of the Greasepaint" closes at Shubert NYC after 232 performances
"Roar of the Greasepaint" closes at Shubert NYC after 232 performances
1965
2 passenger planes collide above Danbury, Conn, 4 die
2 passenger planes collide above Danbury, Conn, 4 die
1965
Gemini 7 (Borman & Lovell) launched
Gemini 7 (Borman & Lovell) launched
1966
KETS TV channel 2 in Little Rock, AR (PBS) begins broadcasting
KETS TV channel 2 in Little Rock, AR (PBS) begins broadcasting
1966
Sandra Haynie wins LPGA Pensacola Ladies Golf Invitational
Sandra Haynie wins LPGA Pensacola Ladies Golf Invitational
1970
Unemployment in US increases to 5.8%
Unemployment in US increases to 5.8%
1973
Pioneer 10 reaches Jupiter
Pioneer 10 reaches Jupiter
1974
Dutch DC-8 charter crashes in Sri Lanka killing 191 Moslem pilgrims
Dutch DC-8 charter crashes in Sri Lanka killing 191 Moslem pilgrims
1974
Jean-Paul Sartre visits RAF leader Andreas Baader in prison
Jean-Paul Sartre visits RAF leader Andreas Baader in prison
1975
6 South Molukkans occupy Indonesian consulate in The Hague, 1 dead
6 South Molukkans occupy Indonesian consulate in The Hague, 1 dead
1977
Hollis Stacy / Jerry Pate wins Pepsi-Cola Mixed Team Golf Championship
Hollis Stacy / Jerry Pate wins Pepsi-Cola Mixed Team Golf Championship
1977
Jean-Bedel Bokassa, ruler of Central African Empire, crowns himself
Jean-Bedel Bokassa, ruler of Central African Empire, crowns himself
1978
Dianne Feinstein is named SF 1st female mayor
Dianne Feinstein is named SF 1st female mayor
1978
Dutch War criminal Pieter Menten freed
Dutch War criminal Pieter Menten freed
1978
Pioneer Venus 1 goes into orbit around Venus
Pioneer Venus 1 goes into orbit around Venus
1978
War criminal Pieter Menten freed
War criminal Pieter Menten freed
1979
Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey # 7, Bingo Smith
Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey # 7, Bingo Smith
1980
2 months after death of drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin breaks up
2 months after death of drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin breaks up
1980
Islanders end 15 game undefeated streak (13-0-2) (Col Rockies)
Islanders end 15 game undefeated streak (13-0-2) (Col Rockies)
1981
"Falcon Crest" premieres on CBS-TV
"Falcon Crest" premieres on CBS-TV
1981
According to South Africa, Ciskei gains independence Not recognized as an independent country outside South Africa
According to South Africa, Ciskei gains independence Not recognized as an independent country outside South Africa
1981
President Reagan allows CIA to engage in domestic counter-intelligence
President Reagan allows CIA to engage in domestic counter-intelligence
1981
Reagan Executive Order on Intelligence (No 12333)
Reagan Executive Order on Intelligence (No 12333)
1982
48th Heisman Trophy Award: Herschel Walker, Georgia (RB)
48th Heisman Trophy Award: Herschel Walker, Georgia (RB)
1982
China adopts its constitution
China adopts its constitution
1982
Police and racist demonstrators clash in Antwerp
Police and racist demonstrators clash in Antwerp
1983
"Amen Corner" closes at Nederlander Theater NYC after 83 performances
"Amen Corner" closes at Nederlander Theater NYC after 83 performances
1983
"Baby" opens at Barrymore Theater NYC for 241 performances
"Baby" opens at Barrymore Theater NYC for 241 performances
1983
New Jersey Devils 1st shut-out, beating Minnesota Detroit Red Wings 6-0
New Jersey Devils 1st shut-out, beating Minnesota Detroit Red Wings 6-0
1983
US jet fighters strike Syrian anti-aircraft positions in Lebanon
US jet fighters strike Syrian anti-aircraft positions in Lebanon
1984
Hijackers commandeered a Kuwaiti airliner
Hijackers commandeered a Kuwaiti airliner
1985
"Les Miserables" opens at Palace Theatre, London
"Les Miserables" opens at Palace Theatre, London
1985
French President Mitterrand receives Polish leader Jaruzelski
French President Mitterrand receives Polish leader Jaruzelski
1985
President Reagan appoints Vice Admiral John Poindexter as security adviser
President Reagan appoints Vice Admiral John Poindexter as security adviser
1986
NASA launches Fltsatcom-7
NASA launches Fltsatcom-7
1987
Karlstad skates world record 10 km (13:48.51)
Karlstad skates world record 10 km (13:48.51)
1988
Actor Gary Busey critically injured in motorcycle crash
Actor Gary Busey critically injured in motorcycle crash
1988
Amy Benz / John Huston wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
Amy Benz / John Huston wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
1988
Orioles trade veteran 1B Eddie Murray to the Dodgers
Orioles trade veteran 1B Eddie Murray to the Dodgers
1990
Due to Persian Gulf crisis gas hits $1.60 per gallon price in New York City
Due to Persian Gulf crisis gas hits $1.60 per gallon price in New York City
1990
Iraq announces it will release all 3,300 Soviet hostages
Iraq announces it will release all 3,300 Soviet hostages
1991
Judds final concert (Nashville)
Judds final concert (Nashville)
1991
Pan American World Airways ceased operations
Pan American World Airways ceased operations
1991
Patricia Bowman testifies that William Kennedy Smith raped her
Patricia Bowman testifies that William Kennedy Smith raped her
1993
Dan Jansen skates world record 500m (35.92 seconds)
Dan Jansen skates world record 500m (35.92 seconds)
1993
Johann Koss skates world record 5K (6:35.53)
Johann Koss skates world record 5K (6:35.53)
1994
83rd Davis Cup: Sweden beats Russia in Moscow (4-1)
83rd Davis Cup: Sweden beats Russia in Moscow (4-1)
1994
Marta Figueras-Dottie / Brad Bryant wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
Marta Figueras-Dottie / Brad Bryant wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
1996
7th Billboard Music Awards
7th Billboard Music Awards
1996
Orlando Magic tie NBA record of fewest ponts scored since inception of 24 second clock losing to Cleveland Cavalier, 84-57
Orlando Magic tie NBA record of fewest ponts scored since inception of 24 second clock losing to Cleveland Cavalier, 84-57
1997
"Diary of Anne Frank, " opens at Music Box Theater, New York City
"Diary of Anne Frank, " opens at Music Box Theater, New York City
1997
NBA suspends Latrell Sprewell for 1 year for attacking his coach
NBA suspends Latrell Sprewell for 1 year for attacking his coach