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"Quaden Maendach" in Gent: Battles between volders and weavers
"Quaden Maendach" in Gent: Battles between volders and weavers
1497
John Cabot departs to North-America
John Cabot departs to North-America
1526
German evangelical monarchy joins Schmalkaldische League
German evangelical monarchy joins Schmalkaldische League
1536
King Henry VIII accused Anna Boleyn of adultery and incest
King Henry VIII accused Anna Boleyn of adultery and incest
1595
King Philip II names Albrecht of Austria land guardian of Neth
King Philip II names Albrecht of Austria land guardian of Neth
1598
France and Spain signs Peace of Vervins
France and Spain signs Peace of Vervins
1652
Frederik Hendriks daughter Albertine Agnes marries Willem Frederik
Frederik Hendriks daughter Albertine Agnes marries Willem Frederik
1668
1st peace of Aken: ends French-Spanish war in The Netherlands
1st peace of Aken: ends French-Spanish war in The Netherlands
1668
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, ends War of Devolution
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, ends War of Devolution
1670
King Charles II charters Hudson Bay Company
King Charles II charters Hudson Bay Company
1703
Portugal signs treaty with England to become a Great Covenant
Portugal signs treaty with England to become a Great Covenant
1749
Empress Maria Theresa signs "Haugwitzschen State reform"
Empress Maria Theresa signs "Haugwitzschen State reform"
1776
France and Spain agreed to give weapons to American rebels
France and Spain agreed to give weapons to American rebels
1780
William Herschel discovers 1st binary star, Xi Ursae Majoris
William Herschel discovers 1st binary star, Xi Ursae Majoris
1808
Uprising against French occupation begins in Madrid
Uprising against French occupation begins in Madrid
1824
Goethe visits Ettersberg (Buchenwald)
Goethe visits Ettersberg (Buchenwald)
1833
Czar Nicolas bans public sale of serfs
Czar Nicolas bans public sale of serfs
1847
Sabbath famine
Sabbath famine
1863
South defeats North in Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia
South defeats North in Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia
1863
Stonewall Jackson attacks Chancellorsville, wounded by his own men
Stonewall Jackson attacks Chancellorsville, wounded by his own men
1865
President Johnson offers $100,000 reward for capture of Jefferson Davis
President Johnson offers $100,000 reward for capture of Jefferson Davis
1876
Ross Barnes hit 1st home run in National League
Ross Barnes hit 1st home run in National League
1878
US stops minting 20 cent coin
US stops minting 20 cent coin
1885
"Good Housekeeping" magazine is 1st published
"Good Housekeeping" magazine is 1st published
1885
Congo Free State forms by King Leopold II of Belgium
Congo Free State forms by King Leopold II of Belgium
1887
Hannibal W Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film
Hannibal W Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film
1889
Abyssinian Emperor Menelik II / Italy signs Treaty of Wichale
Abyssinian Emperor Menelik II / Italy signs Treaty of Wichale
1890
Territory of Oklahoma created
Territory of Oklahoma created
1900
George Bernard Shaws "You Never Can Tell, " premieres in London
George Bernard Shaws "You Never Can Tell, " premieres in London
1902
"A Trip To The Moon, " the 1st science fiction film released
"A Trip To The Moon, " the 1st science fiction film released
1903
29th Kentucky Derby: Hal Booker aboard Judge Himes wins in 2:09
29th Kentucky Derby: Hal Booker aboard Judge Himes wins in 2:09
1905
French newspapers publish lists of Jules Vernes unpublished work
French newspapers publish lists of Jules Vernes unpublished work
1906
32nd Kentucky Derby: Roscoe Troxler aboard Sir Huon wins in 2:08.8
32nd Kentucky Derby: Roscoe Troxler aboard Sir Huon wins in 2:08.8
1907
Belgium Jules baron de Trooz forms Belgian government
Belgium Jules baron de Trooz forms Belgian government
1909
Honus Wagner steals his way around bases in 1st inning against Cubs
Honus Wagner steals his way around bases in 1st inning against Cubs
1915
Old Fordham Road in Bronx renamed Landing Road
Old Fordham Road in Bronx renamed Landing Road
1916
2nd Ave and Bronx Terrace renamed Bronx Blvd; Seward Pl renamed Sycamore Ave; Herald Ave renamed Dickinson Ave; Monroe and Selwyn Avenue named
2nd Ave and Bronx Terrace renamed Bronx Blvd; Seward Pl renamed Sycamore Ave; Herald Ave renamed Dickinson Ave; Monroe and Selwyn Avenue named
1916
US President Wilson signs Harrison Drug Act
US President Wilson signs Harrison Drug Act
1919
1st US air passenger service starts
1st US air passenger service starts
1920
1st game of National Negro Baseball League played in Indianapolis
1st game of National Negro Baseball League played in Indianapolis
1921
Begin 3rd anti-German revolt in Upper-Silesia
Begin 3rd anti-German revolt in Upper-Silesia
1922
WBAP-AM begins broadcasting from Ft Worth, Texas
WBAP-AM begins broadcasting from Ft Worth, Texas
1923
Senator Walter Johnson pitches his 100th shutout, beats Yanks 3-0
Senator Walter Johnson pitches his 100th shutout, beats Yanks 3-0
1924
Netherlands refuses to recognize USSR
Netherlands refuses to recognize USSR
1926
US military intervenes in Nicaragua
US military intervenes in Nicaragua
1927
International Economic Conference (52 countries including USSR) opens
International Economic Conference (52 countries including USSR) opens
1927
Pulitzer prize awarded to Louis Bromfield (Early Autumn)
Pulitzer prize awarded to Louis Bromfield (Early Autumn)
1928
KPQ-AM in Wenatchee WA begins radio transmissions
KPQ-AM in Wenatchee WA begins radio transmissions
1930
Des Moines (Western League) defeats Wichita 13-6 to open 1st ballpark with permanently installed lights
Des Moines (Western League) defeats Wichita 13-6 to open 1st ballpark with permanently installed lights
1932
Pulitzer prize awarded to Pearl S Buck (Good Earth)
Pulitzer prize awarded to Pearl S Buck (Good Earth)
1933
In Germany, Adolf Hitler bans trade unions
In Germany, Adolf Hitler bans trade unions
1936
"Peter & Wolf" premieres in Moscow
"Peter & Wolf" premieres in Moscow
1936
62nd Kentucky Derby: Ira Hanford aboard Bold Venture wins in 2:03.6
62nd Kentucky Derby: Ira Hanford aboard Bold Venture wins in 2:03.6
1936
Emperor Haile Selassie and family flee Abyssinia
Emperor Haile Selassie and family flee Abyssinia
1938
Ella Fitzgerald records "A-Tisket, A-Tasket"
Ella Fitzgerald records "A-Tisket, A-Tasket"
1938
Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder (Our Town)
Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder (Our Town)
1939
Lou Gehrig ends 2,130 consecutive game streak, Yanks beat Tigers 22-2
Lou Gehrig ends 2,130 consecutive game streak, Yanks beat Tigers 22-2
1941
FCC approves regular scheduled coml TV broadcasts to begin July 1
FCC approves regular scheduled coml TV broadcasts to begin July 1
1941
Nazi occupied Netherlands layoff Jewish journalists
Nazi occupied Netherlands layoff Jewish journalists
1941
Ted Williams lowest average (.308) in year he hit over .400
Ted Williams lowest average (.308) in year he hit over .400
1942
68th Kentucky Derby: Wayne D Wright aboard Shut Out wins in 2:04.4
68th Kentucky Derby: Wayne D Wright aboard Shut Out wins in 2:04.4
1942
Japanese troops occupy Mandalay Burma
Japanese troops occupy Mandalay Burma
1943
German troops vacate Jefna Tunisia
German troops vacate Jefna Tunisia
1944
WABD (WNEW, now WNYW) TV channel 5 in NYC (DUM / MET / FOX) 1st broadcast
WABD (WNEW, now WNYW) TV channel 5 in NYC (DUM / MET / FOX) 1st broadcast
1945
Allies occupy Wismar
Allies occupy Wismar
1945
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana reach Gilze-Rijen
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana reach Gilze-Rijen
1945
German Army in Italy surrenders
German Army in Italy surrenders
1945
Russia takes Berlin; General Weidling surrenders
Russia takes Berlin; General Weidling surrenders
1945
Yugoslav troops occupy Trieste
Yugoslav troops occupy Trieste
1946
Prisoners revolt at Alcatraz, 5 die
Prisoners revolt at Alcatraz, 5 die
1949
Arthur Miller wins Pulitzer Prize for "Death of a Salesman"
Arthur Miller wins Pulitzer Prize for "Death of a Salesman"
1949
Bolivian state of siege proclaimed
Bolivian state of siege proclaimed
1949
Don Newcombe, 1st start, shuts out Cincinnati on 5 hits to win 3-0
Don Newcombe, 1st start, shuts out Cincinnati on 5 hits to win 3-0
1950
Carlo Terrons "Giuditta, " premieres in Milan
Carlo Terrons "Giuditta, " premieres in Milan
1950
Dutch 1st Chamber accept Laws on immigration
Dutch 1st Chamber accept Laws on immigration
1950
Dutch Prime Minister Malan recognizes South-Africa but not China PR
Dutch Prime Minister Malan recognizes South-Africa but not China PR
1952
1st scheduled jet airliner passenger service began with a BOAC Comet
1st scheduled jet airliner passenger service began with a BOAC Comet
1952
Operations begin at United Suriname Workers of the Netherlands which flew from London to Johannesburg carrying 36 passengers
Operations begin at United Suriname Workers of the Netherlands which flew from London to Johannesburg carrying 36 passengers
1953
79th Kentucky Derby: Hank Moreno aboard Dark Star wins in 2:02
79th Kentucky Derby: Hank Moreno aboard Dark Star wins in 2:02
1953
Feisal II installed as King of Iraq
Feisal II installed as King of Iraq
1953
Hussein I installed as King of Jordan
Hussein I installed as King of Jordan
1954
Stan Musial hits 5 HRs in a doubleheader
Stan Musial hits 5 HRs in a doubleheader
1955
India poses discrimination "onaanraakbaren" punishable
India poses discrimination "onaanraakbaren" punishable
1955
Pulitzer prize awarded Tennessee Williams for (Cat on Hot Tin Roof)
Pulitzer prize awarded Tennessee Williams for (Cat on Hot Tin Roof)
1955
WGBH TV channel 2 in Boston, MA (PBS) begins broadcasting
WGBH TV channel 2 in Boston, MA (PBS) begins broadcasting
1956
US Lab detects high-temperature microwave radiation from Venus
US Lab detects high-temperature microwave radiation from Venus
1956
US Methodist church disallows race separation
US Methodist church disallows race separation
1958
Yanks threaten to broadcast games nationwide if NL goes ahead with plans to broadcast, games into New York City
Yanks threaten to broadcast games nationwide if NL goes ahead with plans to broadcast, games into New York City
1959
85th Kentucky Derby: Bill Shoemaker aboard Tomy Lee wins in 2:02.2
85th Kentucky Derby: Bill Shoemaker aboard Tomy Lee wins in 2:02.2
1960
Harry Belafonte 2nd Carnegie Hall performance
Harry Belafonte 2nd Carnegie Hall performance
1960
House investigating committee, looking into payola questions
House investigating committee, looking into payola questions
1960
Pulitzer prize awarded to Al Drury (Advice & Consent)
Pulitzer prize awarded to Al Drury (Advice & Consent)
1962
Benfica wins 7th Europe Cup I
Benfica wins 7th Europe Cup I
1962
OAS strikes in Algeria
OAS strikes in Algeria
1962
WMHT TV channel 17 in Schenectady-Alby-Tro, New York (PBS) 1st broadcast
WMHT TV channel 17 in Schenectady-Alby-Tro, New York (PBS) 1st broadcast
1964
90th Kentucky Derby: Bill Hartack aboard Northern Dancer wins in 2:00
90th Kentucky Derby: Bill Hartack aboard Northern Dancer wins in 2:00
1964
Mad Dog Vachon beats Verne Gagne in Omaha, to become NWA champ
Mad Dog Vachon beats Verne Gagne in Omaha, to become NWA champ
1965
"New Faces of 1965" opens at Booth Theater NYC for 52 performances
"New Faces of 1965" opens at Booth Theater NYC for 52 performances
1965
Early Bird satellite goes into commercial service
Early Bird satellite goes into commercial service
1965
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Shreveport Kiwanis Golf Invitational
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Shreveport Kiwanis Golf Invitational
1965
Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open
Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open
1966
Pulitzer prize awarded Arthur M Schlesinger Jr (Thousand Days)
Pulitzer prize awarded Arthur M Schlesinger Jr (Thousand Days)
1968
22nd NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat LA Lakers, 4 games to 2
22nd NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat LA Lakers, 4 games to 2
1968
Gold reaches then record high ($39.35 per ounce) in London
Gold reaches then record high ($39.35 per ounce) in London
1968
Israeli television begins transmitting
Israeli television begins transmitting
1969
British liner Queen Elizabeth II leaves on maiden voyage to New York
British liner Queen Elizabeth II leaves on maiden voyage to New York
1970
1st woman jockey at Kentucky Derby (Diane Crump)
1st woman jockey at Kentucky Derby (Diane Crump)
1970
96th Kentucky Derby: Mike Manganello on Dust Commander wins 2:03.4
96th Kentucky Derby: Mike Manganello on Dust Commander wins 2:03.4
1970
KOAI (now KNAZ) TV channel 2 in Flagstaff, AZ (NBC) 1st broadcast
KOAI (now KNAZ) TV channel 2 in Flagstaff, AZ (NBC) 1st broadcast
1971
Sandra Haynie wins LPGA Dallas Civitan Golf Open
Sandra Haynie wins LPGA Dallas Civitan Golf Open
1972
Electrical fire in Sunshine Silver mine. 126 die (Kellogg Idaho)
Electrical fire in Sunshine Silver mine. 126 die (Kellogg Idaho)
1972
Lieutenant General Vernon A Walters, USA, becomes Deputy Director of CIA
Lieutenant General Vernon A Walters, USA, becomes Deputy Director of CIA
1974
Former VP Spiro Agnew disbarred
Former VP Spiro Agnew disbarred
1975
Apple records closes down
Apple records closes down
1976
Joanne Carner wins LPGA Lady Tara Golf Classic
Joanne Carner wins LPGA Lady Tara Golf Classic
1977
"King & I" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 719 performances
"King & I" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 719 performances
1978
NBA championship: Portland Trailblazers win in 4 games
NBA championship: Portland Trailblazers win in 4 games
1979
"Quadrophenia" premieres in London
"Quadrophenia" premieres in London
1979
14th Academy of Country Music Awards: Kenny Rogers and Barbara Mandrell
14th Academy of Country Music Awards: Kenny Rogers and Barbara Mandrell
1980
Joseph Doherty and 3 other IRA men arrested for murder
Joseph Doherty and 3 other IRA men arrested for murder
1980
Pope John Paul II begins African tour
Pope John Paul II begins African tour
1981
107th Kentucky Derby: Jorge Velasquez on Pleasant Colony wins in 2:02
107th Kentucky Derby: Jorge Velasquez on Pleasant Colony wins in 2:02
1981
Radio Shack re-releases Model III TRSDOS 1.3 with 2 fixes
Radio Shack re-releases Model III TRSDOS 1.3 with 2 fixes
1982
Beth Daniel wins LPGA Birmingham Golf Classic
Beth Daniel wins LPGA Birmingham Golf Classic
1982
Falklands War: Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sunk by British submarine Conqueror, killing more than 350 men
Falklands War: Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sunk by British submarine Conqueror, killing more than 350 men
1983
6.7 earthquake injures 487 in Coalinga, California
6.7 earthquake injures 487 in Coalinga, California
1984
"Sunday in the Park with George" opens at Booth NYC for 604 performances
"Sunday in the Park with George" opens at Booth NYC for 604 performances
1986
Dynamo Kiev wins 26th Europe Cup II
Dynamo Kiev wins 26th Europe Cup II
1986
Transportation Expo 86 opens in Vancouver, BC
Transportation Expo 86 opens in Vancouver, BC
1987
113th Kentucky Derby: Chris McCarron aboard Alysheba wins in 2:03.4
113th Kentucky Derby: Chris McCarron aboard Alysheba wins in 2:03.4
1988
Baltimore Orioles sign a 15 year lease to remain in Baltimore and get a new park
Baltimore Orioles sign a 15 year lease to remain in Baltimore and get a new park
1988
Reds manager Pete Rose is suspended for 30 days for pushing an ump
Reds manager Pete Rose is suspended for 30 days for pushing an ump
1990
"Some Americans Abroad" opens at Vivian Beaumont NYC for 62 performances
"Some Americans Abroad" opens at Vivian Beaumont NYC for 62 performances
1990
South Africa and African National Congress open talks to end apartheid
South Africa and African National Congress open talks to end apartheid
1992
"High Rollers Social & Pleasure Club" opens at H Hayes NYC 14 performances
"High Rollers Social & Pleasure Club" opens at H Hayes NYC 14 performances
1992
118th Kentucky Derby: Pat Day aboard Lil E Tee wins in 2:03
118th Kentucky Derby: Pat Day aboard Lil E Tee wins in 2:03
1992
Yugoslav Army seize Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic
Yugoslav Army seize Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic
1993
"Tango Passion" closes at Longacre Theater NYC after 5 performances
"Tango Passion" closes at Longacre Theater NYC after 5 performances
1993
Kristi Albers wins Sprint Golf Classic
Kristi Albers wins Sprint Golf Classic
1993
Sandra Palmer wins LPGA Sprint Senior Challenge Golf Tournament
Sandra Palmer wins LPGA Sprint Senior Challenge Golf Tournament
1993
"Candida" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 45 performances
"Candida" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 45 performances
1993
"Redwood Curtain" closes at Brooks Atkinson Theater NYC after 40 performances
"Redwood Curtain" closes at Brooks Atkinson Theater NYC after 40 performances
1994
Bus crashes into a tree at Gdansk Poland, 30 killed
Bus crashes into a tree at Gdansk Poland, 30 killed
1994
Dr Kervokian found innocent on assisting suicides
Dr Kervokian found innocent on assisting suicides
1994
Michael Bolton found plagurized Isley Bros "Love is Wonderful Thing"
Michael Bolton found plagurized Isley Bros "Love is Wonderful Thing"
1995
"Hamlet" opens at Belasco Theater NYC for 121 performances
"Hamlet" opens at Belasco Theater NYC for 121 performances
1995
Expos bat out of order against Mets in 6th inning
Expos bat out of order against Mets in 6th inning
1995
Serb missiles exploded in the heart of Zagreb, killing six
Serb missiles exploded in the heart of Zagreb, killing six
1997
Donald Trump and Marla Maples announce they are separating
Donald Trump and Marla Maples announce they are separating
1997
Mercury Mail announces its 1 millionth internet subscriber
Mercury Mail announces its 1 millionth internet subscriber
1997
Police arrest transsexual hooker Atisone Seiuli with Eddie Murphy
Police arrest transsexual hooker Atisone Seiuli with Eddie Murphy
1997
Republic of Texas security chief Robert Scheidt surrenders
Republic of Texas security chief Robert Scheidt surrenders
1998
124th Kentucky Derby
124th Kentucky Derby