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Osman ibn Affan appointed 3rd kalief of islam
Osman ibn Affan appointed 3rd kalief of islam
867
Adrian II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Adrian II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
872
John VIII elected as Catholic Pope
John VIII elected as Catholic Pope
1124
Theobald Buccapecus elected Pope Coelestinus II (he refuses)
Theobald Buccapecus elected Pope Coelestinus II (he refuses)
1287
Zuider Zee seawall collapses with loss of 50,000 lives
Zuider Zee seawall collapses with loss of 50,000 lives
1490
Anna van Bretagne marries a proxy Maximilian of Austria
Anna van Bretagne marries a proxy Maximilian of Austria
1582
Zealand / Brabant Neth adopt Gregorian calendar, tomorrow is 12 / 25
Zealand / Brabant Neth adopt Gregorian calendar, tomorrow is 12 / 25
1656
Artificial pearls 1st manufactured by M Jacquin in Paris made of gypsum pellets covered with fish scales
Artificial pearls 1st manufactured by M Jacquin in Paris made of gypsum pellets covered with fish scales
1774
Mass militiamen successfully attacked arsenal of Ft William and Mary
Mass militiamen successfully attacked arsenal of Ft William and Mary
1782
Charleston, SC evacuated by British
Charleston, SC evacuated by British
1793
1st state road authorized, Frankfort, Ky to Cincinnati
1st state road authorized, Frankfort, Ky to Cincinnati
1798
David Wilkinson of Rhode Island patents a nut and bolt machine
David Wilkinson of Rhode Island patents a nut and bolt machine
1819
Alabama admitted to Union as 22nd state
Alabama admitted to Union as 22nd state
1825
Decembrist uprising in Russia against Tsar Nicholas I begins
Decembrist uprising in Russia against Tsar Nicholas I begins
1849
1st chamber music group in US gives their 1st concert (Boston)
1st chamber music group in US gives their 1st concert (Boston)
1882
Henry Morton Stanley returns to Brussels from the Congo
Henry Morton Stanley returns to Brussels from the Congo
1889
American Academy of Political and Social Science organized, Philadelphia
American Academy of Political and Social Science organized, Philadelphia
1901
1st table tennis tournament is held (London Royal Aquarium)
1st table tennis tournament is held (London Royal Aquarium)
1911
South Pole 1st reached, by Norwegian Roald Amundsen
South Pole 1st reached, by Norwegian Roald Amundsen
1913
Greece formally takes possession of Crete
Greece formally takes possession of Crete
1915
Jack Johnson is 1st black world heavyweight boxing champion
Jack Johnson is 1st black world heavyweight boxing champion
1917
UFA, Universal Film AG, forms in Germany
UFA, Universal Film AG, forms in Germany
1920
Heavyweight Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in New York City
Heavyweight Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in New York City
1920
Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
1924
Chiang Kai-shek occupies Hankou
Chiang Kai-shek occupies Hankou
1926
Danish Madsen Government forms
Danish Madsen Government forms
1927
Iraq gains independence from Britain, but British troops remain
Iraq gains independence from Britain, but British troops remain
1929
Alexander Zaimis elected President of Greece
Alexander Zaimis elected President of Greece
1930
New York Giants defeat Notre Dame 22-0 in a charity game
New York Giants defeat Notre Dame 22-0 in a charity game
1931
1st assembly of Anton Musserts NSB in Utrecht
1st assembly of Anton Musserts NSB in Utrecht
1932
French government of Herriot falls
French government of Herriot falls
1933
Josephine Baker performs in Amsterdam
Josephine Baker performs in Amsterdam
1934
1st streamlined steam locomotive introduced (Albany NY)
1st streamlined steam locomotive introduced (Albany NY)
1937
Japanese troops conquer / plunder Nanjing
Japanese troops conquer / plunder Nanjing
1938
AL permits Cleveland and Philadelphia to play night games
AL permits Cleveland and Philadelphia to play night games
1938
Major leagues agrees on standard ball
Major leagues agrees on standard ball
1938
Major leagues disagree on increasing rosters from 23 to 25
Major leagues disagree on increasing rosters from 23 to 25
1938
Will Harridge is elected to a 10-year-term as AL President
Will Harridge is elected to a 10-year-term as AL President
1939
Soviet Union attacks Finland-League of Nations drops Soviet Union
Soviet Union attacks Finland-League of Nations drops Soviet Union
1941
1st NFL division playoff, Bears beat Packers 33-14
1st NFL division playoff, Bears beat Packers 33-14
1941
Premier Winston Churchill travels to US on board HMS Duke of York
Premier Winston Churchill travels to US on board HMS Duke of York
1941
U-557 torpedoes British cruiser Galatea
U-557 torpedoes British cruiser Galatea
1944
Begin (ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany
Begin (ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany
1944
Congress establshes rank of General of Army (5-star General)
Congress establshes rank of General of Army (5-star General)
1944
German occupiers forbid use of electricity in parts of Holland
German occupiers forbid use of electricity in parts of Holland
1946
"Three to Make Ready" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 323 performances
"Three to Make Ready" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 323 performances
1946
Togo made a trusteeship territory of UN
Togo made a trusteeship territory of UN
1946
UN General Assembly votes to establish UN HQs in New York City
UN General Assembly votes to establish UN HQs in New York City
1947
Cleveland Browns beat the New York Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game
Cleveland Browns beat the New York Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game
1950
"Bless You All" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 84 performances
"Bless You All" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 84 performances
1950
Baseball owners choose Lou Perini (Braves), Phil Wrigley (Cubs), Del Webb (Yankees), and Ellis Ryan (Indians) to select new commissioner
Baseball owners choose Lou Perini (Braves), Phil Wrigley (Cubs), Del Webb (Yankees), and Ellis Ryan (Indians) to select new commissioner
1950
UN General Assembly establishes High Comm for Refugees (Nobel 1954)
UN General Assembly establishes High Comm for Refugees (Nobel 1954)
1952
KROD (now KDBC) TV channel 4 in El Paso, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting
KROD (now KDBC) TV channel 4 in El Paso, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting
1952
Uprising of captives in Pongam South Korea, 82 die
Uprising of captives in Pongam South Korea, 82 die
1953
Brooklyn Dodgers sign pitcher Sandy Koufax
Brooklyn Dodgers sign pitcher Sandy Koufax
1954
WOAY TV channel 4 in Oak Hill-Beckley, WV (ABC) begins broadcasting
WOAY TV channel 4 in Oak Hill-Beckley, WV (ABC) begins broadcasting
1955
Dutch Reformed Church condemns woman / wife as vicar
Dutch Reformed Church condemns woman / wife as vicar
1955
Tappan Zee Bridge in New York opens to traffic
Tappan Zee Bridge in New York opens to traffic
1956
Paul-Henri Spaak appointed Secretary General of NATO
Paul-Henri Spaak appointed Secretary General of NATO
1957
"Most Happy Fella" closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 678 performances
"Most Happy Fella" closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 678 performances
1957
"Rumple" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 45 performances
"Rumple" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 45 performances
1959
Archbishop Makarios proclaimed President of Cyprus
Archbishop Makarios proclaimed President of Cyprus
1959
J B Jordan in F-104C sets world altitude record, 31,513m
J B Jordan in F-104C sets world altitude record, 31,513m
1960
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) forms
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) forms
1960
Washington Senators joins American League
Washington Senators joins American League
1962
Mariner 2 makes 1st US fly-by of another planet (Venus)
Mariner 2 makes 1st US fly-by of another planet (Venus)
1963
Verne Gagne beats The Crusher in Minneapolis, to become NWA champ
Verne Gagne beats The Crusher in Minneapolis, to become NWA champ
1964
Michael Brown meets Rene Fladen, then writes "Walk Away Rene"
Michael Brown meets Rene Fladen, then writes "Walk Away Rene"
1965
"La Grusse Valise" opens at 54th St. Theater NYC for 7 performances
"La Grusse Valise" opens at 54th St. Theater NYC for 7 performances
1967
DNA created in a test tube
DNA created in a test tube
1969
"La Strada" opens / closes at Lunt Fontanne NYC for 1 performance
"La Strada" opens / closes at Lunt Fontanne NYC for 1 performance
1969
Bishen Bedi takes 7-98 (career-best) vs. Australia at Calcutta
Bishen Bedi takes 7-98 (career-best) vs. Australia at Calcutta
1969
Jackson Five made their 1st appearance on "Ed Sullivan Show"
Jackson Five made their 1st appearance on "Ed Sullivan Show"
1971
Golden Gate Bridge lights out all night due to power failure
Golden Gate Bridge lights out all night due to power failure
1972
Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt leave the Moon
Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt leave the Moon
1972
Willy Brandt re-elected West German chancellor
Willy Brandt re-elected West German chancellor
1975
"Treemonisha" closes at Uris Theater NYC after 64 performances
"Treemonisha" closes at Uris Theater NYC after 64 performances
1975
6 So Moluccan terrorists surrender, holding 23 hostages for 12 days
6 So Moluccan terrorists surrender, holding 23 hostages for 12 days
1975
WCPR (Brooklyn New York pirate radio station) begins broadcasting on 1620 AM
WCPR (Brooklyn New York pirate radio station) begins broadcasting on 1620 AM
1976
Dutch 1st Chamber condemns Dutch Liberal / social dem abortion laws
Dutch 1st Chamber condemns Dutch Liberal / social dem abortion laws
1977
"Saturday Night Fever, "starring John Travolta, premieres in New York City
"Saturday Night Fever, "starring John Travolta, premieres in New York City
1977
Egypt and Israel reps gather in Cairo for 1st formal peace conference
Egypt and Israel reps gather in Cairo for 1st formal peace conference
1977
Red Sox trade Fergie Jenkins to Rangers for John Poloni and cash
Red Sox trade Fergie Jenkins to Rangers for John Poloni and cash
1977
War criminal Pieter Menten sentenced in Amsterdam to 15 years
War criminal Pieter Menten sentenced in Amsterdam to 15 years
1978
"Ballroom" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 116 performances
"Ballroom" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 116 performances
1980
"Onward Victoria" opens / closes at Martin Beck NYC for 1 performance
"Onward Victoria" opens / closes at Martin Beck NYC for 1 performance
1980
Anders Kailur scores on 6th Islander penalty shot
Anders Kailur scores on 6th Islander penalty shot
1980
At 2pm EST there is 10 minutes of silence in memory of John Lennon
At 2pm EST there is 10 minutes of silence in memory of John Lennon
1980
Minnesota Vikings pass for 456 yards against Cleveland Browns, winning 28-24
Minnesota Vikings pass for 456 yards against Cleveland Browns, winning 28-24
1980
Nancy Lopez / Curtis Strange wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
Nancy Lopez / Curtis Strange wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
1980
New Orleans Saints end 14 game losing streak, beat the New York Jets 21-20
New Orleans Saints end 14 game losing streak, beat the New York Jets 21-20
1981
Israel annexes Golan Heights (seized from Syria in war of 1967)
Israel annexes Golan Heights (seized from Syria in war of 1967)
1982
Marcel Dionne, LA, becomes 9th NHLer to score 500 goals
Marcel Dionne, LA, becomes 9th NHLer to score 500 goals
1983
"Peg" opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC for 5 performances
"Peg" opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC for 5 performances
1984
Howard Cosell retires from Monday Night Football
Howard Cosell retires from Monday Night Football
1985
US Foreign Minister George Shultz arrives in West Berlin
US Foreign Minister George Shultz arrives in West Berlin
1986
Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, took off from Edwards AFB, California on 1st non-stop, non-refueled flight around world
Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, took off from Edwards AFB, California on 1st non-stop, non-refueled flight around world
1987
Chrysler pleads no contest to selling driven vehicles as new
Chrysler pleads no contest to selling driven vehicles as new
1988
Spanish General strike to protest austerity measures
Spanish General strike to protest austerity measures
1988
US agrees to talk to Palestine Liberation Organization (1st time in 13 yrs)
US agrees to talk to Palestine Liberation Organization (1st time in 13 yrs)
1990
Right to Die case permits Nancy Cruzan to have her feeding tube removed, she dies 12 days later
Right to Die case permits Nancy Cruzan to have her feeding tube removed, she dies 12 days later
1991
57th Heisman Trophy Award: Desmond Howard, Michigan (WR)
57th Heisman Trophy Award: Desmond Howard, Michigan (WR)
1991
Ferry boat Salem Express sinks in Red Sea, 476 killed
Ferry boat Salem Express sinks in Red Sea, 476 killed
1992
Lennox Lewis given WBC title, when Riddick Bowe refused to fight him
Lennox Lewis given WBC title, when Riddick Bowe refused to fight him
1993
Moslem fundamentalists murder 12 Kroates / Bosnians in Algeria
Moslem fundamentalists murder 12 Kroates / Bosnians in Algeria
1995
"Les Miserables" opens at Cable Hall, Helsinki
"Les Miserables" opens at Cable Hall, Helsinki
1995
AIDS patient Jeff Getty recieves baboon bone marrow transplant
AIDS patient Jeff Getty recieves baboon bone marrow transplant
1996
12th Soap Opera Digest Awards
12th Soap Opera Digest Awards
1996
62nd Heisman Trophy Award: Danny Wuerffel, Florida (QB)
62nd Heisman Trophy Award: Danny Wuerffel, Florida (QB)
1997
"View From the Bridge, " opens at Criterion Theater, New York City
"View From the Bridge, " opens at Criterion Theater, New York City
1997
Diners Club Senior Golf Match
Diners Club Senior Golf Match
1997
Juli Inkster and Dottie Pepper win LPGA Diners Club Matches
Juli Inkster and Dottie Pepper win LPGA Diners Club Matches
1997
Phoenix Coyote Mike Gartner is 5th NHLer to score 700 goals
Phoenix Coyote Mike Gartner is 5th NHLer to score 700 goals