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Henri I crowns his son compassionate King Philip I of France
Henri I crowns his son compassionate King Philip I of France
1275
King Edward I of Engld orders cessation of persecution of French Jews
King Edward I of Engld orders cessation of persecution of French Jews
1420
Jews of Syria and Austria expelled
Jews of Syria and Austria expelled
1421
Jews of Austria imprisoned and expelled
Jews of Austria imprisoned and expelled
1430
Joan of Arc is captured at Compiegne and sold to the British
Joan of Arc is captured at Compiegne and sold to the British
1493
King Charles VIII and Maximilian I of Austria signs Peace of Senlis
King Charles VIII and Maximilian I of Austria signs Peace of Senlis
1533
King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon marriage declared null and void
King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon marriage declared null and void
1536
Pope Paul III installs Portugese inquisition
Pope Paul III installs Portugese inquisition
1544
German Emperor Charles V recognizes King Christian III of Denmark
German Emperor Charles V recognizes King Christian III of Denmark
1555
Giampietro Caraffa elected Pope Paul IV
Giampietro Caraffa elected Pope Paul IV
1568
Battle at Heiligerlee: Dutch rebels beat Spanish, 100s killed
Battle at Heiligerlee: Dutch rebels beat Spanish, 100s killed
1576
Tycho Brahe given Hveen Island to build Uraniborg Observatory
Tycho Brahe given Hveen Island to build Uraniborg Observatory
1611
Matthias von Habsburg chosen King of Bohemia
Matthias von Habsburg chosen King of Bohemia
1618
2nd Defenestration of Prague; beginning of 30 Years War
2nd Defenestration of Prague; beginning of 30 Years War
1618
Imperial civil servants thrown out a window of Prague Castle
Imperial civil servants thrown out a window of Prague Castle
1644
Johan Mauritius van Nassau resigns as head of Civil rights activists
Johan Mauritius van Nassau resigns as head of Civil rights activists
1647
Willem II sworn in as Viceroy of Holland
Willem II sworn in as Viceroy of Holland
1660
King Charles II returns from exile sails from Scheveningen to England
King Charles II returns from exile sails from Scheveningen to England
1667
King Afonso VI of Portugal flees
King Afonso VI of Portugal flees
1706
Battle of Ramillies-Marlborough defeats French; 17,000 killed
Battle of Ramillies-Marlborough defeats French; 17,000 killed
1774
Chestertown tea party occurs (tea dumped into Chester River)
Chestertown tea party occurs (tea dumped into Chester River)
1785
Benjamin Franklin announces his invention of bifocals
Benjamin Franklin announces his invention of bifocals
1788
SC becomes 8th state to ratify US constitution
SC becomes 8th state to ratify US constitution
1853
Buenos Aires gains independence from Argentina (reunited 1859)
Buenos Aires gains independence from Argentina (reunited 1859)
1861
3 fleeing slaves enter Fort Monroe Virginia
3 fleeing slaves enter Fort Monroe Virginia
1861
Virginia citizens vote 3 to 1 in favor of secession
Virginia citizens vote 3 to 1 in favor of secession
1862
Battle at Front Royal, Virginia
Battle at Front Royal, Virginia
1862
Valley Campaign-Stonewall Jackson takes Ft Royal, Virginia
Valley Campaign-Stonewall Jackson takes Ft Royal, Virginia
1864
Battle of Dallas, Georgia
Battle of Dallas, Georgia
1864
Battle of North Anna, Va, 1st of 3 days of fighting
Battle of North Anna, Va, 1st of 3 days of fighting
1865
Flag flown at full staff over White House, 1st time since Lincoln shot
Flag flown at full staff over White House, 1st time since Lincoln shot
1865
Grand Review begins in Washington DC
Grand Review begins in Washington DC
1867
Jesse James-gang rob bank in Richmond Missouri (2 die, $4,000 taken)
Jesse James-gang rob bank in Richmond Missouri (2 die, $4,000 taken)
1873
1st Preakness: G Barbee aboard Survivor wins in 2:43
1st Preakness: G Barbee aboard Survivor wins in 2:43
1873
Postal cards sold in SF for 1st time
Postal cards sold in SF for 1st time
1876
1st NL no-hitter (Joe Borden, Boston)
1st NL no-hitter (Joe Borden, Boston)
1878
Atty John Henry Smyth named Minister to Liberia
Atty John Henry Smyth named Minister to Liberia
1882
6" of snow falls in eastern Iowa
6" of snow falls in eastern Iowa
1883
9th Kentucky Derby: William Donohue aboard Leonatus wins in 2:43
9th Kentucky Derby: William Donohue aboard Leonatus wins in 2:43
1883
Baseball game between one-armed and one-legged players
Baseball game between one-armed and one-legged players
1887
1st transcontinental train arrives in Vancouver, BC
1st transcontinental train arrives in Vancouver, BC
1894
William Love hosts ground breaking ceremonies for Love Canal
William Love hosts ground breaking ceremonies for Love Canal
1898
1st Philippine Expeditionary Troops sail from San Francisco
1st Philippine Expeditionary Troops sail from San Francisco
1900
Associated Press News Service forms in New York
Associated Press News Service forms in New York
1901
35th Belmont: H Spencer aboard Commando wins in 2:21
35th Belmont: H Spencer aboard Commando wins in 2:21
1901
Indians score 9 runs after 2 outs in 9th to beat Senators 14-13
Indians score 9 runs after 2 outs in 9th to beat Senators 14-13
1901
Ottawa Mint Act receives Royal Assent
Ottawa Mint Act receives Royal Assent
1901
US captures leader of Philippine rebels, Emilio Aguinaldo
US captures leader of Philippine rebels, Emilio Aguinaldo
1903
1st automobile trip across US from SF to NY, ended April 1
1st automobile trip across US from SF to NY, ended April 1
1903
1st direct primary election law in US adopted, by Wisconsin
1st direct primary election law in US adopted, by Wisconsin
1908
Dirigible explodes over SF Bay, 16 passengers fall, none die
Dirigible explodes over SF Bay, 16 passengers fall, none die
1908
Part of Great White Fleet arrives in Puget Sound, Washington
Part of Great White Fleet arrives in Puget Sound, Washington
1911
New York Public Library building at 5th Avenue dedicated by President Taft
New York Public Library building at 5th Avenue dedicated by President Taft
1915
Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary and Germany during WWI
Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary and Germany during WWI
1916
Heavy battles at Fort Douaumont Verdun
Heavy battles at Fort Douaumont Verdun
1917
Dutch 2nd Chamber okays 1908 conscription draft
Dutch 2nd Chamber okays 1908 conscription draft
1918
King Oil / Shell refinery on Curacao officially opens
King Oil / Shell refinery on Curacao officially opens
1920
Pope Benedictus XV publishes encyclical Pacem Dei
Pope Benedictus XV publishes encyclical Pacem Dei
1921
"Shuffle Along" 1st black musical comedy, opens in New York City
"Shuffle Along" 1st black musical comedy, opens in New York City
1922
Harry Greb gave Gene Tunney his only professional boxing defeat
Harry Greb gave Gene Tunney his only professional boxing defeat
1922
Walt Disney incorporates his 1st film company Laugh-O-Gram Films
Walt Disney incorporates his 1st film company Laugh-O-Gram Films
1923
1st flight of Sabena: Brussel-Lympne, Great Britain
1st flight of Sabena: Brussel-Lympne, Great Britain
1926
Hack Wilson is 1st to hit a home run off Wrigley Field scoreboard
Hack Wilson is 1st to hit a home run off Wrigley Field scoreboard
1926
Lebanese constitution forms under French mandate
Lebanese constitution forms under French mandate
1928
Bomb attack on Italians embassy in Buenos Aires, 22 die
Bomb attack on Italians embassy in Buenos Aires, 22 die
1931
Whipsnade Zoo opens in Whipsnade Beds England
Whipsnade Zoo opens in Whipsnade Beds England
1932
Sir Hubert Ferdinand Opperman sets 24 hour record of 860 mi, 367 yards
Sir Hubert Ferdinand Opperman sets 24 hour record of 860 mi, 367 yards
1934
Wallace Carothers manufactures 1st nylon (polymeer 66)
Wallace Carothers manufactures 1st nylon (polymeer 66)
1935
1st scheduled night game, postponed due to rain (Cincinnati)
1st scheduled night game, postponed due to rain (Cincinnati)
1939
British decoration, George Cross, 1st presented
British decoration, George Cross, 1st presented
1939
British parliament plans to make Palestine independent by 1949
British parliament plans to make Palestine independent by 1949
1939
Dmitri Shostakovitch appointed Professor at Conservatory of Leningrad
Dmitri Shostakovitch appointed Professor at Conservatory of Leningrad
1939
Hitler proclaims he wants to move into Poland
Hitler proclaims he wants to move into Poland
1939
Submarine Squalis sank off Portsmouth NH, 26 die
Submarine Squalis sank off Portsmouth NH, 26 die
1940
1st great dogfight between Spitfires
1st great dogfight between Spitfires
1941
Joe Louis beats Buddy Baer on DQ in 7 for heavyweight boxing title
Joe Louis beats Buddy Baer on DQ in 7 for heavyweight boxing title
1941
Rudolf Harbig runs world record 1k (2:21.5)
Rudolf Harbig runs world record 1k (2:21.5)
1943
Thomas Mann begins writing his novel Dr Faustus
Thomas Mann begins writing his novel Dr Faustus
1944
British / Canadian troops occupy Pontecorvo Italy
British / Canadian troops occupy Pontecorvo Italy
1944
Chinese counter offensive at Hunan front
Chinese counter offensive at Hunan front
1944
Operation-Buffalo: Allied jailbreak out Anzio-bridgehead
Operation-Buffalo: Allied jailbreak out Anzio-bridgehead
1944
Polo Grounds host 1st NYC night game since 1941
Polo Grounds host 1st NYC night game since 1941
1945
British milt police arrest Admiral Karl Doenitz
British milt police arrest Admiral Karl Doenitz
1945
German island of Helgoland in North Sea surrenders to British
German island of Helgoland in North Sea surrenders to British
1945
Heinrich Himmler, German Nazi leader and Chief of Police, committed suicide
Heinrich Himmler, German Nazi leader and Chief of Police, committed suicide
1945
Lord Haw-Haw arrested at Danish boundary
Lord Haw-Haw arrested at Danish boundary
1945
Winston Churchill resigns as British Prime Minister
Winston Churchill resigns as British Prime Minister
1947
PC Hooft prize forms for literature
PC Hooft prize forms for literature
1948
Joe DiMaggio hits 3 consecutive HRs
Joe DiMaggio hits 3 consecutive HRs
1948
Ramat Rahel gateway to Jerusalem is repossessed by Israel
Ramat Rahel gateway to Jerusalem is repossessed by Israel
1949
Federal Republic of [West] Germany proclaimed (Republic Day)
Federal Republic of [West] Germany proclaimed (Republic Day)
1953
79th Preakness: Eric Guerin aboard Native Dancer wins in 1:57.8
79th Preakness: Eric Guerin aboard Native Dancer wins in 1:57.8
1953
WHIZ TV channel 18 in Zanesville, OH (NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
WHIZ TV channel 18 in Zanesville, OH (NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
1955
Presbyterian Church begins accepting women ministers
Presbyterian Church begins accepting women ministers
1956
World Trade Center dedicated in Ferry Building, San Francisco
World Trade Center dedicated in Ferry Building, San Francisco
1958
Mao Tse tung start "Great leap forward" movement in China
Mao Tse tung start "Great leap forward" movement in China
1959
"Party with Comden & Green" closes at John Golden NYC after 44 performances
"Party with Comden & Green" closes at John Golden NYC after 44 performances
1959
Presbyterian church accepts women preachers
Presbyterian church accepts women preachers
1960
"Got A Girl" by The Four Preps hits #24
"Got A Girl" by The Four Preps hits #24
1960
Israel announces capture of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina
Israel announces capture of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina
1960
WGTV TV channel 8 in Athens-Atlanta, Georgia (PBS) begins broadcasting
WGTV TV channel 8 in Athens-Atlanta, Georgia (PBS) begins broadcasting
1960
WKBM TV (now WLII) channel 11 in Caguas / San Juan, PR 1st broadcast
WKBM TV (now WLII) channel 11 in Caguas / San Juan, PR 1st broadcast
1960
WRCA radio changes call letters back to WNBC (NYC)
WRCA radio changes call letters back to WNBC (NYC)
1962
Joe Pepitone 2nd Yankee to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning (Joe DiMaggio)
Joe Pepitone 2nd Yankee to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning (Joe DiMaggio)
1962
OAS leader general Raoul Salan sentenced to life
OAS leader general Raoul Salan sentenced to life
1962
Scott Carpenter orbits Earth 3 times in US Aurora 7
Scott Carpenter orbits Earth 3 times in US Aurora 7
1963
NBC purchases 1963 AFL championship game TV rights for $926,000
NBC purchases 1963 AFL championship game TV rights for $926,000
1964
Dale Greig runs female marathon world record (3:27:45)
Dale Greig runs female marathon world record (3:27:45)
1965
Franz Jonas elected President of Austria
Franz Jonas elected President of Austria
1965
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Dallas Civitan Golf Open
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Dallas Civitan Golf Open
1965
Pontoon ferry overturned on Shire River Malawi, kills 150
Pontoon ferry overturned on Shire River Malawi, kills 150
1966
Beatles release "Paperback Writer"
Beatles release "Paperback Writer"
1967
Government bans submarines near South Africa
Government bans submarines near South Africa
1968
AC Milan wins 8th Europe Cup II in Rotterdam
AC Milan wins 8th Europe Cup II in Rotterdam
1968
Beatles open 2nd Apple Boutique at 161 New Kings Road, London
Beatles open 2nd Apple Boutique at 161 New Kings Road, London
1969
Lauwerszee Dike in Holland closes
Lauwerszee Dike in Holland closes
1969
Who release rock opera "Tommy"
Who release rock opera "Tommy"
1970
SD Padres beat SF Giants 17-16 in 15 innings
SD Padres beat SF Giants 17-16 in 15 innings
1971
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Suzuki Golf Internationalionale
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Suzuki Golf Internationalionale
1971
Rock group Iron Butterfly disbands
Rock group Iron Butterfly disbands
1974
Italian Red Brigade officer Mario Sossi freed
Italian Red Brigade officer Mario Sossi freed
1977
Benin adopts its constitution
Benin adopts its constitution
1977
Moluccan extremists hold 105 schoolchildren and 50 others hostage on a hijacked train in Neth, children released May 27, siege ends June 11
Moluccan extremists hold 105 schoolchildren and 50 others hostage on a hijacked train in Neth, children released May 27, siege ends June 11
1977
Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals of Watergate wrong doers H R Halderman, John Ehrlichman and John Mitchell
Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals of Watergate wrong doers H R Halderman, John Ehrlichman and John Mitchell
1978
AL approves transfer of Red Sox to Jean Yawkey for $15M
AL approves transfer of Red Sox to Jean Yawkey for $15M
1978
General strike in Peru
General strike in Peru
1979
"Kids Are All Right" premieres
"Kids Are All Right" premieres
1979
Rocker Tom Petty files chapter 11 bankruptcy
Rocker Tom Petty files chapter 11 bankruptcy
1979
West-Germany elects Karl Carstens President
West-Germany elects Karl Carstens President
1980
ABC Masters Bowling Tournament won by Neil Burton
ABC Masters Bowling Tournament won by Neil Burton
1981
Barcelona fascists take 200 people hostage
Barcelona fascists take 200 people hostage
1982
BBC warns Britain will bomb Argentina
BBC warns Britain will bomb Argentina
1982
Cathy Morse wins LPGA Chrysler-Plymouth Charity Golf Classic
Cathy Morse wins LPGA Chrysler-Plymouth Charity Golf Classic
1982
Colin Wilson rides a surfboard 294 miles
Colin Wilson rides a surfboard 294 miles
1982
Pope John Paul II declares "Peerke" Donders divine
Pope John Paul II declares "Peerke" Donders divine
1983
Radio Moscow announcer Vladimir Danchev praises Afghanistan Muslims standing up to Russia; he is removed from the air
Radio Moscow announcer Vladimir Danchev praises Afghanistan Muslims standing up to Russia; he is removed from the air
1984
Anderlecht wins 13th UEFA Cup at London
Anderlecht wins 13th UEFA Cup at London
1984
Detroit Tigers win AL record tying 16th straight road game
Detroit Tigers win AL record tying 16th straight road game
1986
US and West Europeans veto heavier sanctions against South Africa
US and West Europeans veto heavier sanctions against South Africa
1988
Maryland stops sale of cheap pistols on Jan 1, 1990
Maryland stops sale of cheap pistols on Jan 1, 1990
1989
3rd American Comedy Award: Paula Poundstone
3rd American Comedy Award: Paula Poundstone
1989
Angela Visser, 22, of Holland, crowned 38th Miss Universe
Angela Visser, 22, of Holland, crowned 38th Miss Universe
1989
Cleveland loses and drop to 21-22, this is the latest a sub .500 team is in 1st place (AL East)
Cleveland loses and drop to 21-22, this is the latest a sub .500 team is in 1st place (AL East)
1989
Lincoln Square in Bronx named
Lincoln Square in Bronx named
1990
A C Milan wins 35th Europe Cup 1 at Vienna
A C Milan wins 35th Europe Cup 1 at Vienna
1990
Cost of rescuing savings and loan failures is put at up to $130 billion
Cost of rescuing savings and loan failures is put at up to $130 billion
1990
Dow Jones Average hits a record 2,856.26
Dow Jones Average hits a record 2,856.26
1990
New York Yankees hit 6 home runs to beat Minn Twins 12-0
New York Yankees hit 6 home runs to beat Minn Twins 12-0
1991
Last Cubans troops leave Angola
Last Cubans troops leave Angola
1991
Phillie Tommy Greene no-hits Montreal Expos, 2-0
Phillie Tommy Greene no-hits Montreal Expos, 2-0
1991
San Diego Sockers win 4th consecutive Major Soccer League championship
San Diego Sockers win 4th consecutive Major Soccer League championship
1991
US Supreme Court bars subsidized clinics from discussing abortion
US Supreme Court bars subsidized clinics from discussing abortion
1992
New York Yankees play in their 4th straight extra inning game
New York Yankees play in their 4th straight extra inning game
1992
President Bush orders Coast Guard to intercept boats with Haitian refugees
President Bush orders Coast Guard to intercept boats with Haitian refugees
1993
Val Skinner wins LPGA Lady Keystone Golf Open
Val Skinner wins LPGA Lady Keystone Golf Open
1994
270 pilgrims dies in bustle round Mina Saudi-Arabia
270 pilgrims dies in bustle round Mina Saudi-Arabia
1994
Roman Herzog elected President of Germany
Roman Herzog elected President of Germany
1994
Star Trek The Next Generation, finale airs this week in syndication
Star Trek The Next Generation, finale airs this week in syndication
1995
47th time opposing pitchers hit HRS, K Foster (Cubs) / M Freeman (Rocks)
47th time opposing pitchers hit HRS, K Foster (Cubs) / M Freeman (Rocks)
1996
Fred Norris of the Howard Stern show changes his name legally to Eric
Fred Norris of the Howard Stern show changes his name legally to Eric
1997
"King David, " closes at New Amsterdam Theater, New York City
"King David, " closes at New Amsterdam Theater, New York City
1997
Mel Karmazin replaces Peter Lund as CEO of CBS TV
Mel Karmazin replaces Peter Lund as CEO of CBS TV