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Earthquake kills 250,000 in Antioch, Syria
Earthquake kills 250,000 in Antioch, Syria
1293
Earthquake strikes Kamakura Japan, 30,000 killed
Earthquake strikes Kamakura Japan, 30,000 killed
1303
Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to British in Hundred Years War
Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to British in Hundred Years War
1310
Shoes were made for both right and left feet
Shoes were made for both right and left feet
1495
French King Charles VIII leaves Naples
French King Charles VIII leaves Naples
1498
Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrives at Calcutta India
Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrives at Calcutta India
1501
Joao da Nova Castell discovers Ascension Islands
Joao da Nova Castell discovers Ascension Islands
1521
Ignatius Loyola seriously wounded by a cannon ball
Ignatius Loyola seriously wounded by a cannon ball
1524
Duke of Albany leaves Scotland
Duke of Albany leaves Scotland
1571
Venice, Spain and Pope Pius form anti-Turkish Saint League
Venice, Spain and Pope Pius form anti-Turkish Saint League
1591
Spanish troops in Zutphen surrenders to Willem Louis / Mauritius
Spanish troops in Zutphen surrenders to Willem Louis / Mauritius
1631
German army under Earl Johann Tilly conquerors Maagdenburg
German army under Earl Johann Tilly conquerors Maagdenburg
1639
Dorchester Mass, forms 1st school funded by local taxes
Dorchester Mass, forms 1st school funded by local taxes
1690
England passes Act of Grace, forgiving followers of James II
England passes Act of Grace, forgiving followers of James II
1704
Elias Neau forms school for slaves in New York
Elias Neau forms school for slaves in New York
1734
1st Jockey Club forms in South Carolina
1st Jockey Club forms in South Carolina
1775
Citizens of Mecklenburg County, NC declare independence of Britain
Citizens of Mecklenburg County, NC declare independence of Britain
1784
England and Netherlands signs peace treaty (Peace of Paris)
England and Netherlands signs peace treaty (Peace of Paris)
1825
Charles X becomes King of France
Charles X becomes King of France
1830
1st railroad timetable published in newspaper (Baltimore American)
1st railroad timetable published in newspaper (Baltimore American)
1830
D Hyde patents fountain pen
D Hyde patents fountain pen
1845
1st legislative assembly convenes in Hawaii
1st legislative assembly convenes in Hawaii
1861
Cornerstone of University of Washington laid in Seattle
Cornerstone of University of Washington laid in Seattle
1861
Kentucky proclaims its neutrality in Civil War
Kentucky proclaims its neutrality in Civil War
1861
North Carolina becomes 11th and last state to secede from Union
North Carolina becomes 11th and last state to secede from Union
1862
Homestead Act provides cheap land for settlement of West
Homestead Act provides cheap land for settlement of West
1864
Battle at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia, 1,400 killed or injured
Battle at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia, 1,400 killed or injured
1864
Spotsylvania-campaign ends after 10,920 killed / injured person
Spotsylvania-campaign ends after 10,920 killed / injured person
1867
British parliament rejects John Stuart Mills law on women suffrage
British parliament rejects John Stuart Mills law on women suffrage
1867
Royal Albert Hall foundation laid by Queen Victoria
Royal Albert Hall foundation laid by Queen Victoria
1868
Republican National Convention, meets in Chicago, nominates Grant
Republican National Convention, meets in Chicago, nominates Grant
1870
Second Chamber abolishes capital punishment
Second Chamber abolishes capital punishment
1874
Levi Strauss markets blue jeans with copper rivets, price $13.50 doz
Levi Strauss markets blue jeans with copper rivets, price $13.50 doz
1875
International Bureau of Weights & Measures forms by treaty
International Bureau of Weights & Measures forms by treaty
1879
5th Kentucky Derby: Charlie Shauer aboard Lord Murphy wins in 2:37
5th Kentucky Derby: Charlie Shauer aboard Lord Murphy wins in 2:37
1882
Germany / Austria-Hungary / France sign Triple Alliance
Germany / Austria-Hungary / France sign Triple Alliance
1882
St. Gotthard-railroad tunnel between Switzerland and Italy opens
St. Gotthard-railroad tunnel between Switzerland and Italy opens
1892
George Sampson patents clothes dryer
George Sampson patents clothes dryer
1892
Triple Alliance between Germany, Italy and Austria forms
Triple Alliance between Germany, Italy and Austria forms
1895
1st commercial movie performance (153 Broadway, NYC)
1st commercial movie performance (153 Broadway, NYC)
1900
2nd modern Olympic games opens in Paris (lasted 5 months)
2nd modern Olympic games opens in Paris (lasted 5 months)
1902
Cuba gains independence from Spain
Cuba gains independence from Spain
1902
US military occupation of Cuba (since Jan 1, 1899) ends
US military occupation of Cuba (since Jan 1, 1899) ends
1911
Edwin Boaler Alletson hits 189 in 90 minutes Notts vs. Sussex
Edwin Boaler Alletson hits 189 in 90 minutes Notts vs. Sussex
1913
38th Preakness: James Butwell aboard Buskin wins in 1:53.4
38th Preakness: James Butwell aboard Buskin wins in 1:53.4
1915
Bataafsche Petroleum Me begins oil extraction of Maracaibo
Bataafsche Petroleum Me begins oil extraction of Maracaibo
1916
Codell, Kansas hit by tornado (also on same date in 1917 & 1918)
Codell, Kansas hit by tornado (also on same date in 1917 & 1918)
1916
Saturday Evening Post cover features Norman Rockwell painting
Saturday Evening Post cover features Norman Rockwell painting
1917
Turkish government authorizes Jews to return to Tel Aviv and Jaffa
Turkish government authorizes Jews to return to Tel Aviv and Jaffa
1919
Volcano Keluit on Java, erupts killing 550
Volcano Keluit on Java, erupts killing 550
1922
"Egypt" sinks off Ushant after colliding with "Seine, " killing 90
"Egypt" sinks off Ushant after colliding with "Seine, " killing 90
1922
Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel, suspended on October 16, 1921, by Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, return to the New York lineup and go hitless
Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel, suspended on October 16, 1921, by Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, return to the New York lineup and go hitless
1923
Stanley Baldwin, becomes Prime Minister of the UK
Stanley Baldwin, becomes Prime Minister of the UK
1926
Belgian government of Jaspar takes power
Belgian government of Jaspar takes power
1926
Congress passes Air Commerce Act, licensing of pilots and planes
Congress passes Air Commerce Act, licensing of pilots and planes
1926
Railway Labor Act became law
Railway Labor Act became law
1926
Thomas Edison says Americans prefer silent movies over talkies
Thomas Edison says Americans prefer silent movies over talkies
1927
At 7:40 AM, Lindbergh takes off from New York to cross Atlantic for Paris
At 7:40 AM, Lindbergh takes off from New York to cross Atlantic for Paris
1927
Saudi Arabia becomes independent of Great Britain (Treaty of Jedda)
Saudi Arabia becomes independent of Great Britain (Treaty of Jedda)
1930
1st airplane catapulted from a dirigible, Charles Nicholson, pilot
1st airplane catapulted from a dirigible, Charles Nicholson, pilot
1932
Amelia Earhart leaves Newfoundland 1st woman fly solo across Atlantic
Amelia Earhart leaves Newfoundland 1st woman fly solo across Atlantic
1932
Engelbert Dollfuss becomes chancellor of Austria
Engelbert Dollfuss becomes chancellor of Austria
1939
"3 Little Fishies, " by Kay Kyser hits #1
"3 Little Fishies, " by Kay Kyser hits #1
1939
1st regular transatlantic airmail (NY to Marsseille France)
1st regular transatlantic airmail (NY to Marsseille France)
1939
Pan Am begins transatlantic passenger and air mail service
Pan Am begins transatlantic passenger and air mail service
1940
Gen Guderians tanks reach The Channel (British expeditionary army)
Gen Guderians tanks reach The Channel (British expeditionary army)
1940
Igor Sikorsky unveils his helicopter invention
Igor Sikorsky unveils his helicopter invention
1940
Soccer team HZVV forms in Hoogeveen
Soccer team HZVV forms in Hoogeveen
1940
Trailing 7-1 in 9th to Pitts, Phils win 8-7
Trailing 7-1 in 9th to Pitts, Phils win 8-7
1941
Former Dutch Prime Minister Colijn says Netherlands Indies not ready for independence
Former Dutch Prime Minister Colijn says Netherlands Indies not ready for independence
1941
Germany invades Crete
Germany invades Crete
1941
White Sox Taft Wright sets AL record of RBIs in 13 consecutive games
White Sox Taft Wright sets AL record of RBIs in 13 consecutive games
1942
US Navy 1st permitted black recruits to serve
US Navy 1st permitted black recruits to serve
1943
French, British and US victory parade in Tunis Tunisia
French, British and US victory parade in Tunis Tunisia
1944
US Communist Party dissolves
US Communist Party dissolves
1948
1st use of Israeli Air Force and 1st war victory, defeating Syrian army
1st use of Israeli Air Force and 1st war victory, defeating Syrian army
1948
Cleveland Indians tie AL record of 18 walks (beat Red Sox 13-4)
Cleveland Indians tie AL record of 18 walks (beat Red Sox 13-4)
1950
76th Preakness: Eddie Arcaro aboard Hill Prince wins in 1:59.2
76th Preakness: Eddie Arcaro aboard Hill Prince wins in 1:59.2
1954
Chiang Kai-shek becomes President of Nationalist China
Chiang Kai-shek becomes President of Nationalist China
1955
Argentine parliament accepts separation of church and state
Argentine parliament accepts separation of church and state
1956
Atomic fusion (thermonuclear) bomb dropped from plane-Bikini Atoll
Atomic fusion (thermonuclear) bomb dropped from plane-Bikini Atoll
1956
Jordan government of Samir resigns
Jordan government of Samir resigns
1959
Ford wins battle with Chrysler to call its new car "Falcon"
Ford wins battle with Chrysler to call its new car "Falcon"
1959
Japanese-Americans regain their citizenship
Japanese-Americans regain their citizenship
1959
Shah of Persia visits Netherlands
Shah of Persia visits Netherlands
1959
Yanks sink to last place, 1st time since May 25, 1940
Yanks sink to last place, 1st time since May 25, 1940
1960
Baseball game in Milwaukee postponed due to dense fog
Baseball game in Milwaukee postponed due to dense fog
1961
87th Preakness: Johnny Sellers aboard Carry Back wins in 1:57.6
87th Preakness: Johnny Sellers aboard Carry Back wins in 1:57.6
1961
Henzes opera "Elegy for Young Lovers, " premieres in Schwetzingen
Henzes opera "Elegy for Young Lovers, " premieres in Schwetzingen
1961
Mauritania adopts constitution
Mauritania adopts constitution
1961
White mob attacks "Freedom Riders" in Montgomery, Alabama
White mob attacks "Freedom Riders" in Montgomery, Alabama
1962
Patty Berg wins LPGA Muskogee Civitan Golf Open
Patty Berg wins LPGA Muskogee Civitan Golf Open
1963
Sukarno appointed President of Indonesia
Sukarno appointed President of Indonesia
1964
Buster Mathis defeats Joe Fraizer to qualify for US Olympic team
Buster Mathis defeats Joe Fraizer to qualify for US Olympic team
1965
Pakistani Boeing 720-B crashes at Cairo Egypt, killing 121
Pakistani Boeing 720-B crashes at Cairo Egypt, killing 121
1965
Yorkshire all out for 23 vs. Hampshire at Middlesbrough
Yorkshire all out for 23 vs. Hampshire at Middlesbrough
1967
10,000 demonstrate against war in Vietnam
10,000 demonstrate against war in Vietnam
1967
93rd Preakness: Bill Shoemaker aboard Damascus wins in 1:55.2
93rd Preakness: Bill Shoemaker aboard Damascus wins in 1:55.2
1969
US troop capture Hill 937 / Hamburger Hill Vietnam
US troop capture Hill 937 / Hamburger Hill Vietnam
1970
100,000 march in New York supporting US policies in Vietnam
100,000 march in New York supporting US policies in Vietnam
1971
Pentagon reports blacks constitute 11% of US soldiers in SE Asia
Pentagon reports blacks constitute 11% of US soldiers in SE Asia
1972
"Different Times" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 24 performances
"Different Times" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 24 performances
1972
"Hard Job Being God" closes at Edison Theater NYC after 6 performances
"Hard Job Being God" closes at Edison Theater NYC after 6 performances
1972
5th ABA Championship: Indiana Pacers beat the New York Nets, 4 games to 2
5th ABA Championship: Indiana Pacers beat the New York Nets, 4 games to 2
1972
98th Preakness: Eldon Nelson aboard Bee Bee Bee wins in 1:55.6
98th Preakness: Eldon Nelson aboard Bee Bee Bee wins in 1:55.6
1972
Cameroon adopts its constitution
Cameroon adopts its constitution
1972
Republic of Cameroon declared as constitution is ratified
Republic of Cameroon declared as constitution is ratified
1973
"2 Gentlemen of Verona" closes at St. James Theater NYC after 613 performances
"2 Gentlemen of Verona" closes at St. James Theater NYC after 613 performances
1973
25th Emmy Awards: Waltons, All in the Family and Mary Tyler Moore
25th Emmy Awards: Waltons, All in the Family and Mary Tyler Moore
1973
Donna Caponi Young wins LPGA Bluegrass Golf Invitational
Donna Caponi Young wins LPGA Bluegrass Golf Invitational
1974
Soyuz 14 returns to Earth
Soyuz 14 returns to Earth
1978
104th Preakness: Steve Cauthen aboard Affirmed wins in 1:54.4
104th Preakness: Steve Cauthen aboard Affirmed wins in 1:54.4
1978
3 PFLP members kill a cop near El Al airlines in Orly Airport, Paris
3 PFLP members kill a cop near El Al airlines in Orly Airport, Paris
1978
US launches Pioneer Venus 1; produces 1st global radar map of Venus
US launches Pioneer Venus 1; produces 1st global radar map of Venus
1979
"I Love My Wife" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 864 performances
"I Love My Wife" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 864 performances
1979
1st western pop star to tour USSR-Elton John
1st western pop star to tour USSR-Elton John
1979
Nancy Lopez wins LPGA Coca-Cola Golf Classic
Nancy Lopez wins LPGA Coca-Cola Golf Classic
1980
710 families in Love Canal area (Niagara Falls NY) are evacuated
710 families in Love Canal area (Niagara Falls NY) are evacuated
1980
Drummer Peter Criss quits Kiss
Drummer Peter Criss quits Kiss
1980
Fire in nursing home in Kingston Jamaica, kills 157
Fire in nursing home in Kingston Jamaica, kills 157
1981
Ipswich Town wins 10th UEFA Cup at Amsterdam
Ipswich Town wins 10th UEFA Cup at Amsterdam
1983
Larry Holmes beats Tim Witherspoon in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
Larry Holmes beats Tim Witherspoon in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
1983
Michael Dokes and Mike Weaver fight to a draw in 15 for hw boxing title
Michael Dokes and Mike Weaver fight to a draw in 15 for hw boxing title
1983
Phillies Steve Carlton passes W Johnson with 2nd most strike outs
Phillies Steve Carlton passes W Johnson with 2nd most strike outs
1984
"On Your Toes" closes at Virginia Theater NYC after 505 performances
"On Your Toes" closes at Virginia Theater NYC after 505 performances
1984
Barb Bunkowsky wins LPGA Chrysler-Plymouth Charity Golf Classic
Barb Bunkowsky wins LPGA Chrysler-Plymouth Charity Golf Classic
1985
1150 Lebanese / Palestinian prisoners exchanged for 3 Israelis
1150 Lebanese / Palestinian prisoners exchanged for 3 Israelis
1985
Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 1300 for 1st time
Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 1300 for 1st time
1985
FBI arrests John A Walker Jr, convicted of spying for USSR
FBI arrests John A Walker Jr, convicted of spying for USSR
1985
Indians-Brewers game at Cleveland Stadium is 1st rain-out of 1985, ends record string of 458 ML games since Opening Day without a rain-out
Indians-Brewers game at Cleveland Stadium is 1st rain-out of 1985, ends record string of 458 ML games since Opening Day without a rain-out
1985
Israel exchanges 1,100+ Arab prisoners for 3 Israeli soldiers
Israel exchanges 1,100+ Arab prisoners for 3 Israeli soldiers
1985
Larry Holmes beats Carl Williams in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Larry Holmes beats Carl Williams in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
1985
US began broadcasts to Cuba on Radio Marti
US began broadcasts to Cuba on Radio Marti
1986
Christy Fichtner, 23, (Texas), crowned 35th Miss USA
Christy Fichtner, 23, (Texas), crowned 35th Miss USA
1986
Flintstones 25th Anniversary Celebration airs on CBS-tv
Flintstones 25th Anniversary Celebration airs on CBS-tv
1987
Wrestler Jerry Lawler sues WWF and Harley Race for trademark name "king"
Wrestler Jerry Lawler sues WWF and Harley Race for trademark name "king"
1988
Mike Schmidt hits his 535th HR, moving into 8th place
Mike Schmidt hits his 535th HR, moving into 8th place
1989
115th Preakness: Pat Valenzuela aboard Sunday Silence wins in 1:53.8
115th Preakness: Pat Valenzuela aboard Sunday Silence wins in 1:53.8
1989
China declares martial law in Beijing
China declares martial law in Beijing
1989
Toonces The Cat takes the wheel on Saturday Night Live
Toonces The Cat takes the wheel on Saturday Night Live
1990
"Truly Blessed" closes at Longacre Theater NYC after 33 performances
"Truly Blessed" closes at Longacre Theater NYC after 33 performances
1990
Cindy Rarick wins LPGA Planters Pat Bradley Golf International
Cindy Rarick wins LPGA Planters Pat Bradley Golf International
1991
Jeff Reardon gains his 300th career save
Jeff Reardon gains his 300th career save
1991
Soviet parliament approves law allowing citizens to travel abroad
Soviet parliament approves law allowing citizens to travel abroad
1992
FC Barcelona wins 373 Europe Cup 1 at London
FC Barcelona wins 373 Europe Cup 1 at London
1992
India launches its 1st satellite independently
India launches its 1st satellite independently
1992
Rap singer raps 597 syllables in under 60 seconds
Rap singer raps 597 syllables in under 60 seconds
1992
VP Quayle attacks Murphy Brown for being a single mother
VP Quayle attacks Murphy Brown for being a single mother
1993
10m meteor comes within 150,000 km of Earth (1993KA)
10m meteor comes within 150,000 km of Earth (1993KA)
1993
274th and final "Cheers" on NBC
274th and final "Cheers" on NBC
1993
Ukraine Premier Leonid Koetsjma resigns
Ukraine Premier Leonid Koetsjma resigns
1994
Bobcat Goldthwait charged with misdemeanors for fire on Tonight Show
Bobcat Goldthwait charged with misdemeanors for fire on Tonight Show
1994
Miss India (Sushmita Sen) selected Miss Universe
Miss India (Sushmita Sen) selected Miss Universe
1994
Sony Theaters and Cineplex (NYC) hike movie ticket prices to $8.00
Sony Theaters and Cineplex (NYC) hike movie ticket prices to $8.00
1995
121st Preakness: Pat Day aboard Timber Coutry wins in 1:54.4
121st Preakness: Pat Day aboard Timber Coutry wins in 1:54.4
1995
CBS News fires co-anchor Connie Chung
CBS News fires co-anchor Connie Chung
1995
Twins Marty Cordova ties rookie record of HRs in 5 consecutive games
Twins Marty Cordova ties rookie record of HRs in 5 consecutive games
1997
Cosmos Zenit-2 Launch (Russia), Failed
Cosmos Zenit-2 Launch (Russia), Failed
1997
Thor-2A Delta 2 Launch (Norway / USA), Successful
Thor-2A Delta 2 Launch (Norway / USA), Successful
1997
White Sox Frank Thomas reaches base safely for 15th straight time
White Sox Frank Thomas reaches base safely for 15th straight time