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St. Zosimus begins his reign as Catholic Pope
St. Zosimus begins his reign as Catholic Pope
731
St. Gregory III begins his reign as Catholic Pope
St. Gregory III begins his reign as Catholic Pope
1123
1st Latern Council (9th ecumenical council) opens in Rome
1st Latern Council (9th ecumenical council) opens in Rome
1167
Battle of El-Babein, Egypt: Franks under Amalrik vs. Syrians
Battle of El-Babein, Egypt: Franks under Amalrik vs. Syrians
1190
Crusaders kill 57 Jews in Bury St. Edmonds England
Crusaders kill 57 Jews in Bury St. Edmonds England
1229
German Emperor Frederick II crowns himself King of Jerusalem
German Emperor Frederick II crowns himself King of Jerusalem
1438
Albrecht II von Habsburg becomes King of Germany
Albrecht II von Habsburg becomes King of Germany
1509
Emperor Maximilian I names Margaretha land guardians of the Netherlands
Emperor Maximilian I names Margaretha land guardians of the Netherlands
1532
English parliament bans payments by English church to Rome
English parliament bans payments by English church to Rome
1541
Hernan de Soto observes 1st recorded flood in America (Mississippi River)
Hernan de Soto observes 1st recorded flood in America (Mississippi River)
1582
Prince Willem of Orange injured in attack at Antwerp
Prince Willem of Orange injured in attack at Antwerp
1583
Dutch States General and Anjou sign treaty
Dutch States General and Anjou sign treaty
1673
Lord Berkley sells his half of New Jersey to the Quakers
Lord Berkley sells his half of New Jersey to the Quakers
1754
Duke of Newcastle becomes English Premier
Duke of Newcastle becomes English Premier
1793
2nd Battle at Neerwinden: Austria army beats France
2nd Battle at Neerwinden: Austria army beats France
1810
"Converse, " 1st US opera, premieres in New York
"Converse, " 1st US opera, premieres in New York
1813
David Melville, Newport, RI, patents apparatus for making coal gas
David Melville, Newport, RI, patents apparatus for making coal gas
1818
Congress approves 1st pensions for government service
Congress approves 1st pensions for government service
1834
1st railroad tunnel in US completed, in Penn (275 m long)
1st railroad tunnel in US completed, in Penn (275 m long)
1835
Charles Darwin departs Santiago Chile on his way to Portillo Pass
Charles Darwin departs Santiago Chile on his way to Portillo Pass
1847
1st Dutch public telegram
1st Dutch public telegram
1850
Henry Wells and William Fargo forms American Express in Buffalo
Henry Wells and William Fargo forms American Express in Buffalo
1858
Dutch Van der Brugghen government resigns
Dutch Van der Brugghen government resigns
1864
Dale Dike on Humber River crumbles drowning some 240
Dale Dike on Humber River crumbles drowning some 240
1865
Congress of Confederate States of American adjourns for last time
Congress of Confederate States of American adjourns for last time
1870
1st US National Wildlife Preserve (Lake Meritt in Oakland, California)
1st US National Wildlife Preserve (Lake Meritt in Oakland, California)
1871
Communards revolt in Paris
Communards revolt in Paris
1877
President Hayes appoints Frederick Douglass marshal of Washington DC
President Hayes appoints Frederick Douglass marshal of Washington DC
1890
1st US state naval militia organized (Massachusetts)
1st US state naval militia organized (Massachusetts)
1891
Britain is linked to the continent by Telephone
Britain is linked to the continent by Telephone
1892
Lord Stanley presents silver challenge cup for hockey (Stanley Cup)
Lord Stanley presents silver challenge cup for hockey (Stanley Cup)
1895
200 blacks leave Savannah, Georgia for Liberia
200 blacks leave Savannah, Georgia for Liberia
1899
Phoebe, a moon of Saturn is discovered by Pickering
Phoebe, a moon of Saturn is discovered by Pickering
1900
Ajax (Amsterdam Football Club), forms
Ajax (Amsterdam Football Club), forms
1902
Enrico Caruso becomes 1st well-known performer to make a record
Enrico Caruso becomes 1st well-known performer to make a record
1909
Einar Dessau of Denmark makes 1st ham broadcast
Einar Dessau of Denmark makes 1st ham broadcast
1910
1st opera by an US Composer (Converse) performed at the Met, New York City
1st opera by an US Composer (Converse) performed at the Met, New York City
1911
North Dakota enacts a hail insurance law
North Dakota enacts a hail insurance law
1914
White Wolf gang beats government army in Jingdezhen China
White Wolf gang beats government army in Jingdezhen China
1915
Failed British attack in Dardanelles
Failed British attack in Dardanelles
1915
French battleship Bouvet explodes, 640 killed
French battleship Bouvet explodes, 640 killed
1918
Soccer team SON OF Meerssen forms
Soccer team SON OF Meerssen forms
1918
Socialist Youth AJC organizes in Amsterdam
Socialist Youth AJC organizes in Amsterdam
1919
Order of DeMolay forms in Kansas City
Order of DeMolay forms in Kansas City
1920
Greece adopts the Gregorian calendar
Greece adopts the Gregorian calendar
1921
2nd Peace of Riga, Poland enlarged
2nd Peace of Riga, Poland enlarged
1921
Steamer "Hong Koh" runs aground off Swatow China killing 1,000
Steamer "Hong Koh" runs aground off Swatow China killing 1,000
1922
1st intercollegiate indoor polo championship (Princeton vs. Yale)
1st intercollegiate indoor polo championship (Princeton vs. Yale)
1922
British magistrates in India sentence Gandhi to 6 years for disobedience
British magistrates in India sentence Gandhi to 6 years for disobedience
1922
WBT-AM in Charlotte NC begins radio transmissions
WBT-AM in Charlotte NC begins radio transmissions
1925
(8) 60 mph tornadoes speed Mo, In, Il, Ky, and Tn kills 689
(8) 60 mph tornadoes speed Mo, In, Il, Ky, and Tn kills 689
1930
Boston Bruins win record 20th NHL home game
Boston Bruins win record 20th NHL home game
1931
1st electric shavers go on sale in US (Schick)
1st electric shavers go on sale in US (Schick)
1931
Juan Bautista Aznar becomes Premier of Spain
Juan Bautista Aznar becomes Premier of Spain
1933
US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Maribel Vinson
US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Maribel Vinson
1933
US Mens Figure Skating championship won by Roger Turner
US Mens Figure Skating championship won by Roger Turner
1937
Gas explosion in school in New London Texas: 294 die
Gas explosion in school in New London Texas: 294 die
1938
Mexico takes control of foreign-owned oil properties
Mexico takes control of foreign-owned oil properties
1938
New York 1st requires serological blood tests of pregnant women
New York 1st requires serological blood tests of pregnant women
1938
President Cardena of Mexico nationalizes US and British oil companies
President Cardena of Mexico nationalizes US and British oil companies
1942
2 black players, Jackie Robinson and Nate Moreland, request a tryout with the Chicago White Sox, they are allowed to work out
2 black players, Jackie Robinson and Nate Moreland, request a tryout with the Chicago White Sox, they are allowed to work out
1942
Illegal Free Netherlands announces boycott of theaters
Illegal Free Netherlands announces boycott of theaters
1943
James Oglethorpe (US) and Terkolei (Neth), torpedoed and sinks
James Oglethorpe (US) and Terkolei (Neth), torpedoed and sinks
1943
Red Army evacuates Belgorod
Red Army evacuates Belgorod
1944
2,500 women trample guards and floorwalkers to purchase 1,500 alarm clocks announced for sale in a Chicago Illinois department store
2,500 women trample guards and floorwalkers to purchase 1,500 alarm clocks announced for sale in a Chicago Illinois department store
1944
Nazi Germany occupies Hungary
Nazi Germany occupies Hungary
1945
1,250 US bombers attacks Berlin
1,250 US bombers attacks Berlin
1945
Maurice "Rocket" Richard becomes the 1st NHLer to score 50 goals
Maurice "Rocket" Richard becomes the 1st NHLer to score 50 goals
1945
US Task Force 58 attacks targets on Kiushu
US Task Force 58 attacks targets on Kiushu
1948
France and Great Britain and Benelux sign Treaty of Brussels
France and Great Britain and Benelux sign Treaty of Brussels
1948
Philips begin experimental TV broadcasting
Philips begin experimental TV broadcasting
1949
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) ratified
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) ratified
1949
WGAL TV channel 8 in Lancaster, PA (NBC) begins broadcasting
WGAL TV channel 8 in Lancaster, PA (NBC) begins broadcasting
1950
"Touch & Go" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 176 performances
"Touch & Go" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 176 performances
1950
CCNY beats Bradley 69-61 for the NIT championship
CCNY beats Bradley 69-61 for the NIT championship
1952
1st plastic lens for cataract patients fitted (Philadelphia)
1st plastic lens for cataract patients fitted (Philadelphia)
1953
Boston Braves move to Milwaukee
Boston Braves move to Milwaukee
1953
Earthquake strikes West Turkey, 250 die
Earthquake strikes West Turkey, 250 die
1953
KGNC (now KAMR) TV channel 4 in Amarillo, TX (NBC) begins broadcasting
KGNC (now KAMR) TV channel 4 in Amarillo, TX (NBC) begins broadcasting
1953
NL approves Boston Braves move to Milwaukee (1st shift since 1903)
NL approves Boston Braves move to Milwaukee (1st shift since 1903)
1955
I Hatojama recognized as Premier of Japan
I Hatojama recognized as Premier of Japan
1957
WTWV (now WTVA) TV channel 9 in Tupelo-Columbus, MS (NBC) begins
WTWV (now WTVA) TV channel 9 in Tupelo-Columbus, MS (NBC) begins
1958
Dodgers announces mascot / clown Emmett Kelly will not perform in 1958
Dodgers announces mascot / clown Emmett Kelly will not perform in 1958
1959
President Dwight D Eisenhower signs Hawaii statehood bill
President Dwight D Eisenhower signs Hawaii statehood bill
1962
Dmitri Shostakovitch becomes member of Supreme Soviet of the USSR
Dmitri Shostakovitch becomes member of Supreme Soviet of the USSR
1963
"Tovarich" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 264 performances
"Tovarich" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 264 performances
1963
WGSF TV channel 31 in Newark, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
WGSF TV channel 31 in Newark, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
1965
"Do I Hear a Waltz?" opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 220 performances
"Do I Hear a Waltz?" opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 220 performances
1965
USSR launches Voshkod 2; Alexei Leonov makes 1st spacewalk (20 mins)
USSR launches Voshkod 2; Alexei Leonov makes 1st spacewalk (20 mins)
1966
"Pousse Cafe" opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 3 performances
"Pousse Cafe" opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 3 performances
1966
General Suharto forms government in Indonesia
General Suharto forms government in Indonesia
1966
Scott Paper begins selling paper dresses for $1
Scott Paper begins selling paper dresses for $1
1967
Oil tanker Torrey Canyon hits a rock and spills oil
Oil tanker Torrey Canyon hits a rock and spills oil
1968
Congress repeals requirement for a gold reserve
Congress repeals requirement for a gold reserve
1968
WVER TV channel 28 in Rutland, VT (PBS) begins broadcasting
WVER TV channel 28 in Rutland, VT (PBS) begins broadcasting
1968
WVTA TV channel 41 in Windsor, VT (PBS) begins broadcasting
WVTA TV channel 41 in Windsor, VT (PBS) begins broadcasting
1969
"Come Summer" opens at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC for 7 performances
"Come Summer" opens at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC for 7 performances
1970
Cambodia military coup under General Lon Nol, Prince Sihanuk flees
Cambodia military coup under General Lon Nol, Prince Sihanuk flees
1970
KAEC TV channel 19 in Lufkin, TX (ABC) suspends broadcasting
KAEC TV channel 19 in Lufkin, TX (ABC) suspends broadcasting
1970
Mail service paralyzed by 1st major postal strike
Mail service paralyzed by 1st major postal strike
1970
NFL selects Wilson as official football and scoreboard as official time
NFL selects Wilson as official football and scoreboard as official time
1971
200 die in landslide into Lake Yanahuani, Chungar Peru
200 die in landslide into Lake Yanahuani, Chungar Peru
1972
AIAW 1st basketball champs, Immaculata beats West Chester State 52-48
AIAW 1st basketball champs, Immaculata beats West Chester State 52-48
1972
Cornell NCAA hockey team shut out for 1st time in 225 games (Boston University)
Cornell NCAA hockey team shut out for 1st time in 225 games (Boston University)
1973
"Seesaw" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 296 performances
"Seesaw" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 296 performances
1973
Sandra Haynie wins LPGA Orange Blossom Golf Classic
Sandra Haynie wins LPGA Orange Blossom Golf Classic
1974
Most Arab oil producing nations end embargo against US
Most Arab oil producing nations end embargo against US
1975
Kurds end fight against Iraqi army
Kurds end fight against Iraqi army
1977
Clash releases their 1st recording "White Riot"
Clash releases their 1st recording "White Riot"
1977
US restricts citizens from visiting Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea and Cambodia
US restricts citizens from visiting Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea and Cambodia
1977
Vietnam hands over MIA to US
Vietnam hands over MIA to US
1978
250,000 attend rock concert California Jam II in Ontario, California
250,000 attend rock concert California Jam II in Ontario, California
1978
Pakistani former Premier Ali Bhutto sentenced to death
Pakistani former Premier Ali Bhutto sentenced to death
1979
"On the 20th Century" closes at St. James Theater NYC after 460 performances
"On the 20th Century" closes at St. James Theater NYC after 460 performances
1979
Battles between Kurds and Iranians break in Sananday Iran
Battles between Kurds and Iranians break in Sananday Iran
1979
Joanne Carner wins LPGA Honda Civic Golf Classic
Joanne Carner wins LPGA Honda Civic Golf Classic
1980
Vostok rocket exploded on launch pad while being refueled, killing 50
Vostok rocket exploded on launch pad while being refueled, killing 50
1981
Buffalo Sabres sets NHL record of 9 goals in 1 period (vs. Toronto)
Buffalo Sabres sets NHL record of 9 goals in 1 period (vs. Toronto)
1984
Chris Johnson wins LPGA Tucson Conquistadores Golf Open
Chris Johnson wins LPGA Tucson Conquistadores Golf Open
1985
Capital Cities Communications Inc acquires ABC
Capital Cities Communications Inc acquires ABC
1985
Commissioner Peter Ueberroth reinstates Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle
Commissioner Peter Ueberroth reinstates Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle
1986
Exciting draw in final gives NSW the Sheffield Shield over Queensland
Exciting draw in final gives NSW the Sheffield Shield over Queensland
1986
Treasury Department announces plans to alter paper money
Treasury Department announces plans to alter paper money
1987
Gerber survey find most popular names for newborns (Jessica & Matthew)
Gerber survey find most popular names for newborns (Jessica & Matthew)
1989
27th space shuttle mission, STS-29 (Discovery 8), returns to Earth
27th space shuttle mission, STS-29 (Discovery 8), returns to Earth
1989
California Quake amusement ride opens at Universal Studios
California Quake amusement ride opens at Universal Studios
1989
Dino Ciccarelli sets Washington Capital record of 7 pts in a game
Dino Ciccarelli sets Washington Capital record of 7 pts in a game
1989
Largest Art robbery in the history (Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston), where 12 paintings valued at $100 million are stolen
Largest Art robbery in the history (Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston), where 12 paintings valued at $100 million are stolen
1990
1st free elections in East Germany, Conservatives beat Communists
1st free elections in East Germany, Conservatives beat Communists
1990
32-day lockout by baseball owners ends
32-day lockout by baseball owners ends
1990
A Tampa little leaguer, dies after being struck by a pitch
A Tampa little leaguer, dies after being struck by a pitch
1990
Colleen Walker wins Circle K Tucson LPGA Golf Open
Colleen Walker wins Circle K Tucson LPGA Golf Open
1991
Apple computer head Steve Jobs weds Laurene Powell
Apple computer head Steve Jobs weds Laurene Powell
1991
Mike Tyson beats Razor Ruddock in the 7th round
Mike Tyson beats Razor Ruddock in the 7th round
1991
Reggie Miller (Indiana) ends NBA free throw streak of 52 games
Reggie Miller (Indiana) ends NBA free throw streak of 52 games
1992
"4 Baboons Adoring the Sun" opens at Beaumont Theater NYC for 38 performances
"4 Baboons Adoring the Sun" opens at Beaumont Theater NYC for 38 performances
1992
Leona Helmsley sentence to 4 years for tax evasion
Leona Helmsley sentence to 4 years for tax evasion
1992
Zimbabwe beat England by 9 runs in World Cup at Albury
Zimbabwe beat England by 9 runs in World Cup at Albury
1993
"Sisters Rosensweig" opens at Barrymore Theater NYC for 556 performances
"Sisters Rosensweig" opens at Barrymore Theater NYC for 556 performances
1993
Eddie Murphy marries Nicole Mitchell in New York City
Eddie Murphy marries Nicole Mitchell in New York City
1993
Sri Lanka beat England in Test match by 5 wickets
Sri Lanka beat England in Test match by 5 wickets
1994
South Africa Goldstone committee reveals existence of secret police
South Africa Goldstone committee reveals existence of secret police
1994
Space shuttle STS-62 (Columbia 16), lands
Space shuttle STS-62 (Columbia 16), lands
1994
Zsa Zsa Gabor files for bankruptcy
Zsa Zsa Gabor files for bankruptcy
1995
Michael Jordan announces he is ending his 17 month NBA retirement
Michael Jordan announces he is ending his 17 month NBA retirement
1995
Spanish Princess Elena (31) weds Jaime de Marichalar y Saenez Tejada
Spanish Princess Elena (31) weds Jaime de Marichalar y Saenez Tejada
1997
Russian AN-24 plane crashes in Turkey, 50 die
Russian AN-24 plane crashes in Turkey, 50 die