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Battle at Kerbela: Kalief Yazid beats pretender al-Hussein
Battle at Kerbela: Kalief Yazid beats pretender al-Hussein
1375
Westfriese sea wall breaks flooding Northern Netherlands
Westfriese sea wall breaks flooding Northern Netherlands
1471
Battle of Brunkeberg Stockholm (Sten Sture beats Christian I)
Battle of Brunkeberg Stockholm (Sten Sture beats Christian I)
1549
Duke of Somerset fired as Lord Protector and imprisoned
Duke of Somerset fired as Lord Protector and imprisoned
1578
Count Johan Casimir occupies Ghent with 500 horsemen
Count Johan Casimir occupies Ghent with 500 horsemen
1631
Saxon army occupies Prague
Saxon army occupies Prague
1695
King Willem III escapes South Netherlands, back to England
King Willem III escapes South Netherlands, back to England
1720
French government proclaims strike on banknotes
French government proclaims strike on banknotes
1733
France declares war on Emperor Charles VI
France declares war on Emperor Charles VI
1760
Suriname Colonial Regime signs treaty with Aukaners (ex-slaves)
Suriname Colonial Regime signs treaty with Aukaners (ex-slaves)
1780
Great Hurricane of 1780 kills 20,000 to 30,000 in Caribbean
Great Hurricane of 1780 kills 20,000 to 30,000 in Caribbean
1787
Amsterdam surrenders to Prussian invasion army
Amsterdam surrenders to Prussian invasion army
1799
Convention of Alkmaar: English / Russian invasion army departs
Convention of Alkmaar: English / Russian invasion army departs
1802
1st non indian settlement in Oklahoma
1st non indian settlement in Oklahoma
1839
British troops under General Charles Napier occupy Beirut
British troops under General Charles Napier occupy Beirut
1845
Naval School (now called US Naval Academy) opens at Annapolis
Naval School (now called US Naval Academy) opens at Annapolis
1846
Alexis the Tocqueville writes about "Algerian problem"
Alexis the Tocqueville writes about "Algerian problem"
1854
US Assay Office in New York City, New York opens
US Assay Office in New York City, New York opens
1857
American Chess Association formed (NYC)
American Chess Association formed (NYC)
1863
Skirmish at Blue Springs, Tennessee (166 casualties)
Skirmish at Blue Springs, Tennessee (166 casualties)
1865
John Hyatts patents billard ball
John Hyatts patents billard ball
1868
1st written account of a Canadian football game
1st written account of a Canadian football game
1868
Cuba revolts for independence against Spain
Cuba revolts for independence against Spain
1874
Fiji becomes a British possession
Fiji becomes a British possession
1886
1st dinner jacket worn to autumn ball at Tuxedo Park, New York (tuxedo)
1st dinner jacket worn to autumn ball at Tuxedo Park, New York (tuxedo)
1888
Teatotalers excursion train crushed, killing 64 (Mud Run Pa)
Teatotalers excursion train crushed, killing 64 (Mud Run Pa)
1899
IR Johnson patents bicycle frame
IR Johnson patents bicycle frame
1904
Boston pitchers achieve 148 complete games-an AL record, also record for total complete games AL 1,098, NL 1,089
Boston pitchers achieve 148 complete games-an AL record, also record for total complete games AL 1,098, NL 1,089
1904
Liberty Theater opens at 234 W 42nd St, New York City
Liberty Theater opens at 234 W 42nd St, New York City
1904
Yanks 2 games out play 1st place Red Sox on final day doubleheader 41 game winner Chesbro loses 1st game and chance at pennant
Yanks 2 games out play 1st place Red Sox on final day doubleheader 41 game winner Chesbro loses 1st game and chance at pennant
1908
Baseball Writers Association, formed
Baseball Writers Association, formed
1913
British passenger ship Volturno catches fire in Atlantic (136 kill)
British passenger ship Volturno catches fire in Atlantic (136 kill)
1913
Gamboa Dam in Panama blown up; Atlantic and Pacific waters mix
Gamboa Dam in Panama blown up; Atlantic and Pacific waters mix
1913
Yuan Shikai installed as 1st President of China
Yuan Shikai installed as 1st President of China
1914
German forces route Belgians in Antwerp Belgium (WWI)
German forces route Belgians in Antwerp Belgium (WWI)
1916
In Game 3, Charlie Ebbets becomes the 1st owner to raise the price of World Series grandstand seats to $5-up from $3
In Game 3, Charlie Ebbets becomes the 1st owner to raise the price of World Series grandstand seats to $5-up from $3
1917
Giants Rube Benton is 1st lefty to pitch a World Series no hitter
Giants Rube Benton is 1st lefty to pitch a World Series no hitter
1917
Plymouth Theater opens at 236 W 45th St, New York City
Plymouth Theater opens at 236 W 45th St, New York City
1919
Richard Strauss and Hugo van Hofmannsthals premieres in Vienna
Richard Strauss and Hugo van Hofmannsthals premieres in Vienna
1920
1st Grandslam in WS (Smith) and 1st unassisted triple play (Wambsganss)
1st Grandslam in WS (Smith) and 1st unassisted triple play (Wambsganss)
1920
Indian Bill Wambsganns makes 1st unassisted World Series triple play
Indian Bill Wambsganns makes 1st unassisted World Series triple play
1920
Italy annexes South Tirol (Alto Adige)
Italy annexes South Tirol (Alto Adige)
1920
Phoenix Cardinals (then in Chicago) play 1st NFL game, a 0-0 tie
Phoenix Cardinals (then in Chicago) play 1st NFL game, a 0-0 tie
1921
NFL Decatur Staleys become Chicago Staleys, win 14-10
NFL Decatur Staleys become Chicago Staleys, win 14-10
1923
New York Giants and New York Yankees become 1st teams to play each other for 3 consecutive World Series, also 1st played at Yankee Stadium
New York Giants and New York Yankees become 1st teams to play each other for 3 consecutive World Series, also 1st played at Yankee Stadium
1923
Saxony gets Social Democratic and Communist coalition government
Saxony gets Social Democratic and Communist coalition government
1924
Ibn Saud of Nedzhed captures Mecca
Ibn Saud of Nedzhed captures Mecca
1924
Washington Senators win their 1st World Series beat Giants in 7
Washington Senators win their 1st World Series beat Giants in 7
1926
St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees, 4 games to 3 in 23rd World Series
St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees, 4 games to 3 in 23rd World Series
1930
AP votes Joe Cronin unofficial AL MVP and BWA names Hack Wilson NL MVP
AP votes Joe Cronin unofficial AL MVP and BWA names Hack Wilson NL MVP
1930
Yankees announce signing Joe McCarthy to manage for 4 years
Yankees announce signing Joe McCarthy to manage for 4 years
1931
St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Athletics, 4 games to 3 in 28th World Series
St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Athletics, 4 games to 3 in 28th World Series
1932
"Betty & Bob" premieres on radio
"Betty & Bob" premieres on radio
1933
1st synthetic detergent, "Dreft" by Procter and Gamble, goes on sale
1st synthetic detergent, "Dreft" by Procter and Gamble, goes on sale
1935
"Porgy & Bess, " by George Gershwin, New York premiere
"Porgy & Bess, " by George Gershwin, New York premiere
1935
Coup under General Giorgios Kondylis in favor of Greek monarchy
Coup under General Giorgios Kondylis in favor of Greek monarchy
1935
League of Nations denounces Italian invasion of Abyssinia
League of Nations denounces Italian invasion of Abyssinia
1937
New York Yankees beat Giants 4 games to 1 in 34th World Series
New York Yankees beat Giants 4 games to 1 in 34th World Series
1941
German U-boat torpedoes US destroyer Kearney
German U-boat torpedoes US destroyer Kearney
1942
1,300 Austrian Jews transported to Theresienstadt
1,300 Austrian Jews transported to Theresienstadt
1943
Chiang Kai-shek takes oath of office as President of China
Chiang Kai-shek takes oath of office as President of China
1943
US bombers accidentally strike Enschede Neth, causing 151 deaths
US bombers accidentally strike Enschede Neth, causing 151 deaths
1944
US takes Okinawa
US takes Okinawa
1945
Detroit Tigers beat Chicago Cubs, 4 games to 3 in 42nd World Series
Detroit Tigers beat Chicago Cubs, 4 games to 3 in 42nd World Series
1947
"Allegro" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 318 performances
"Allegro" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 318 performances
1948
Then record 86,288 see game 5 of World Series in Cleveland
Then record 86,288 see game 5 of World Series in Cleveland
1949
3rd NHL All-Star Game: All-Stars beat Toronto 3-1 at Toronto
3rd NHL All-Star Game: All-Stars beat Toronto 3-1 at Toronto
1954
Ho Chi Minh enters Hanoi after French troops pulled out
Ho Chi Minh enters Hanoi after French troops pulled out
1956
Fazal Mahmood takes 13-114 for match vs. Aus, Karachi
Fazal Mahmood takes 13-114 for match vs. Aus, Karachi
1957
Accident at British nuclear reactor in Windsdale
Accident at British nuclear reactor in Windsdale
1957
Milwaukee Braves beat the New York Yankees, 4 games to 3 in 54th World Series
Milwaukee Braves beat the New York Yankees, 4 games to 3 in 54th World Series
1957
President Eisenhower apologizes to finance Minister of Ghana, Komla Agbeli Gbdemah, after he is refused service in a Dover, Del, restaurant
President Eisenhower apologizes to finance Minister of Ghana, Komla Agbeli Gbdemah, after he is refused service in a Dover, Del, restaurant
1959
"Happy Town" closes at 84th St. Theater NYC after 5 performances
"Happy Town" closes at 84th St. Theater NYC after 5 performances
1959
Lee Harvey Oswald signs guestbook in hotel Helsinki
Lee Harvey Oswald signs guestbook in hotel Helsinki
1959
Pan Am begins regular flights around World
Pan Am begins regular flights around World
1960
"Laughs & Other Events" opens at Barrymore Theater NYC for 8 performances
"Laughs & Other Events" opens at Barrymore Theater NYC for 8 performances
1960
16 California Poly football team members die in plane crash in Toledo
16 California Poly football team members die in plane crash in Toledo
1960
Ron Stewart of Ottawa rushes for CFL-record 287 yards
Ron Stewart of Ottawa rushes for CFL-record 287 yards
1960
WGTE TV channel 30 in Toledo, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
WGTE TV channel 30 in Toledo, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
1961
"Milk & Honey" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 543 performances
"Milk & Honey" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 543 performances
1961
Expansion draft to stock Houston Astros and New York Mets
Expansion draft to stock Houston Astros and New York Mets
1961
Otis M Smith appointed to Michigan Supreme Court
Otis M Smith appointed to Michigan Supreme Court
1962
Indies assault up Chinese positions in North-India attack
Indies assault up Chinese positions in North-India attack
1963
Dam bursts in Italy, 3,000+ die
Dam bursts in Italy, 3,000+ die
1963
Netherland population hits 12,000,000
Netherland population hits 12,000,000
1963
Treaty banning atmospheric nuclear tests signed by US, UK, USSR
Treaty banning atmospheric nuclear tests signed by US, UK, USSR
1964
18th modern Olympic games opens in Tokyo
18th modern Olympic games opens in Tokyo
1964
18th NHL All-Star Game: All-Stars beat Toronto 3-2 at Toronto
18th NHL All-Star Game: All-Stars beat Toronto 3-2 at Toronto
1965
"Drat! - The Cat!" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 8 performances
"Drat! - The Cat!" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 8 performances
1965
"Vinland Map" is introduced by Yale University as being the 1st known map of America, drawn about 1440 by Norse explorer Lief Eriksson
"Vinland Map" is introduced by Yale University as being the 1st known map of America, drawn about 1440 by Norse explorer Lief Eriksson
1965
Supreme appear on Ed Sullivan Show
Supreme appear on Ed Sullivan Show
1967
Brendan Behans "Norstal Boy, " premieres in Dublin
Brendan Behans "Norstal Boy, " premieres in Dublin
1968
Detroit Tigers beat St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 3 in 65th World Series
Detroit Tigers beat St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 3 in 65th World Series
1968
George Harrison forms Singsong Ltd
George Harrison forms Singsong Ltd
1968
Lee Evans of US sets 400 meter record at 43.86
Lee Evans of US sets 400 meter record at 43.86
1970
Fiji gains independence from Britain (National Day)
Fiji gains independence from Britain (National Day)
1971
5th Country Music Association Award: Charlie Pride wins
5th Country Music Association Award: Charlie Pride wins
1971
Rain washes out Game 2, 1st World Series postponement since 1962
Rain washes out Game 2, 1st World Series postponement since 1962
1972
Judy Rankin wins LPGA Heritage Village Golf Open
Judy Rankin wins LPGA Heritage Village Golf Open
1973
New York Mets beat Cin Reds in Game 5 of the NLCS
New York Mets beat Cin Reds in Game 5 of the NLCS
1973
VP Spiro T Agnew pleads no contest to tax evasion and resigns
VP Spiro T Agnew pleads no contest to tax evasion and resigns
1974
Canadian John Hathaway begins 2-yr ride of 50,600 miles
Canadian John Hathaway begins 2-yr ride of 50,600 miles
1975
Israel formally signs Sinai accord with Egypt
Israel formally signs Sinai accord with Egypt
1977
11th Country Music Association Award: Ronnie Milsap wins
11th Country Music Association Award: Ronnie Milsap wins
1978
British pop magazine "Smash Hits, " 1st published
British pop magazine "Smash Hits, " 1st published
1978
Congress approves Susan B Anthony Dollar
Congress approves Susan B Anthony Dollar
1978
Daniel Arap Moi succeeds Kenyatta as President of Kenya
Daniel Arap Moi succeeds Kenyatta as President of Kenya
1978
Steve Perry joins Journey
Steve Perry joins Journey
1978
Yanks and Dodgers play in World Series # 75
Yanks and Dodgers play in World Series # 75
1979
Fleetwood Mac gets a star in Hollywood
Fleetwood Mac gets a star in Hollywood
1979
Panama assumes sovereignty over Canal Area (ie Canal Zone)
Panama assumes sovereignty over Canal Area (ie Canal Zone)
1979
Recorded trace of snow in Central Park, New York City
Recorded trace of snow in Central Park, New York City
1980
4,500 die when a pair of earthquakes strikes NW Algeria
4,500 die when a pair of earthquakes strikes NW Algeria
1980
Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope network dedicated
Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope network dedicated
1980
Yanks lose 4-2 and are swept by Royals in AL Championship series
Yanks lose 4-2 and are swept by Royals in AL Championship series
1982
Brewers beat Angels in ALCS
Brewers beat Angels in ALCS
1982
Hernan Siles Zuazo installed as President of Bolivia
Hernan Siles Zuazo installed as President of Bolivia
1982
Pope John Paul II canonizes Rev M Kolbe, who volunteered to die in place of another inmate at Auschwitz concentration camp, a Saint
Pope John Paul II canonizes Rev M Kolbe, who volunteered to die in place of another inmate at Auschwitz concentration camp, a Saint
1982
US imposes sanctions against Poland for banning Solidarity trade union
US imposes sanctions against Poland for banning Solidarity trade union
1983
17th Country Music Association Award: Alabama wins
17th Country Music Association Award: Alabama wins
1983
Tom Monaghan becomes CEO of Detroit Tigers
Tom Monaghan becomes CEO of Detroit Tigers
1985
Sudan adopts interim constitution
Sudan adopts interim constitution
1985
US fighter jets force Egyptian plane carrying hijackers of Italian ship Achille Lauro to land in Italy, gunmen are placed in custody
US fighter jets force Egyptian plane carrying hijackers of Italian ship Achille Lauro to land in Italy, gunmen are placed in custody
1986
7.5 Earthquake strikes San Salvador, El Salvador
7.5 Earthquake strikes San Salvador, El Salvador
1986
Israel Prime Minister Shimon Peres resigns
Israel Prime Minister Shimon Peres resigns
1987
Bruce Springsteen releases his 9th album "Tunnel of Love"
Bruce Springsteen releases his 9th album "Tunnel of Love"
1987
Garfield Park Nature Center opens, latest in Cleveland Metroparks
Garfield Park Nature Center opens, latest in Cleveland Metroparks
1988
22nd Country Music Association Award: Highway 101, K T Oslin win
22nd Country Music Association Award: Highway 101, K T Oslin win
1988
Royals announce that Dick Howser, who underwent surgery for a brain tumor in July, will return to manage the club in 1989
Royals announce that Dick Howser, who underwent surgery for a brain tumor in July, will return to manage the club in 1989
1990
Oakland Athletics sweep Red Sox in 4 games to win ALCS
Oakland Athletics sweep Red Sox in 4 games to win ALCS
1990
US 67th manned space mission STS 41 (Discovery 11) returns from space
US 67th manned space mission STS 41 (Discovery 11) returns from space
1991
Ex-postal worker Joseph Harris kills 4 postal workers
Ex-postal worker Joseph Harris kills 4 postal workers
1991
Greyhound Bus ends bankruptcy
Greyhound Bus ends bankruptcy
1991
US cuts all foreign aid to Haiti
US cuts all foreign aid to Haiti
1992
Actress Ally Sheedy weds actor David Lansbury
Actress Ally Sheedy weds actor David Lansbury
1992
Actress Heather Thomas weds entertainment lawyer Skip Brittenham
Actress Heather Thomas weds entertainment lawyer Skip Brittenham
1992
Floriade (Flower Show) closes at Hague, Netherlands
Floriade (Flower Show) closes at Hague, Netherlands
1993
Browns Najee Mustafaa sets club rec for longest interception (97 yards)
Browns Najee Mustafaa sets club rec for longest interception (97 yards)
1993
Ferry boat leaves for west coast of South Korea, 120 killed
Ferry boat leaves for west coast of South Korea, 120 killed
1993
Ted Kennedy Jr (32) weds psychiatrist Katherine Gershman (34)
Ted Kennedy Jr (32) weds psychiatrist Katherine Gershman (34)
1994
MPAA chief Jack Valenti holds meeting to determine new movie ratings
MPAA chief Jack Valenti holds meeting to determine new movie ratings
1994
Nobel prize for physiology awarded to Alfred Gilman and Martin Rodbell
Nobel prize for physiology awarded to Alfred Gilman and Martin Rodbell
1994
Value of Russian ruble decreases, 3081 rubles per dollar
Value of Russian ruble decreases, 3081 rubles per dollar
1995
"Garden District" opens at Circle in the Square Theater, New York City
"Garden District" opens at Circle in the Square Theater, New York City
1995
Israel begins W Bank pullback, frees hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
Israel begins W Bank pullback, frees hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
1995
Most Dutch telephone numbers increase to 10 digits
Most Dutch telephone numbers increase to 10 digits
1995
Robert E Lucas awarded Nobel Prize in economics
Robert E Lucas awarded Nobel Prize in economics
1996
"Sex & Longing" opens at Cort Theater, New York City
"Sex & Longing" opens at Cort Theater, New York City
1996
Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City
Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City