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[Discorus] ends his reign as Catholic Pope
[Discorus] ends his reign as Catholic Pope
1066
Battle of Hastings, in which William the Conqueror wins England
Battle of Hastings, in which William the Conqueror wins England
1529
Sultan Suleiman II ceases Vienna
Sultan Suleiman II ceases Vienna
1586
Mary Queen of Scots goes on trial for conspiracy against Elizabeth
Mary Queen of Scots goes on trial for conspiracy against Elizabeth
1700
Rabbi Judah Hasid and Chayim Molocho arrive in Jerusalem
Rabbi Judah Hasid and Chayim Molocho arrive in Jerusalem
1745
French help convoy reaches Montrose Scotland
French help convoy reaches Montrose Scotland
1758
Battle at Hochkirk, Saksen: Austrian army beats Prussia
Battle at Hochkirk, Saksen: Austrian army beats Prussia
1774
1st American colonial declaration of rights with sinking of Peggy Stewart
1st American colonial declaration of rights with sinking of Peggy Stewart
1774
1st Continental Congress is 1st to declare colonial rights (Philadelphia)
1st Continental Congress is 1st to declare colonial rights (Philadelphia)
1806
Battle of Auerstadt-French beat Prussians
Battle of Auerstadt-French beat Prussians
1834
1st black to obtain a US patent, Henry Blair, for a corn planter
1st black to obtain a US patent, Henry Blair, for a corn planter
1834
George Eastman patented paper-strip photographic film
George Eastman patented paper-strip photographic film
1862
Baseballer James Creighton ruptures bladder hitting HR
Baseballer James Creighton ruptures bladder hitting HR
1862
Excelsiors defeat Unions of Morrisania 13-9
Excelsiors defeat Unions of Morrisania 13-9
1863
Battle at Bristoe Station Virginia (about 2000 casualties)
Battle at Bristoe Station Virginia (about 2000 casualties)
1867
15th and last Tokugawa Shogun resigns in Japan
15th and last Tokugawa Shogun resigns in Japan
1884
George Eastman patents paper-strip photographic film
George Eastman patents paper-strip photographic film
1893
George Edwardes "Gaiety Girl" premieres in London
George Edwardes "Gaiety Girl" premieres in London
1893
Harry Wright suggests umps keep ball-strike count a secret
Harry Wright suggests umps keep ball-strike count a secret
1899
Morning Post reporter Winston Churchill departs to South Africa
Morning Post reporter Winston Churchill departs to South Africa
1905
New York Giants beats Philadelphia Athletics, 4 games to 1 in 2nd World Series
New York Giants beats Philadelphia Athletics, 4 games to 1 in 2nd World Series
1906
All Chicago World Series, 1st AL victory, White Sox win 4 games to 2 Cubs losers share of $439.50 is lowest for World Series
All Chicago World Series, 1st AL victory, White Sox win 4 games to 2 Cubs losers share of $439.50 is lowest for World Series
1908
Baseball Writers Association of America, forms
Baseball Writers Association of America, forms
1908
Cubs beat Tigers 4 games to 1 in 5th World Series, 1st rematch
Cubs beat Tigers 4 games to 1 in 5th World Series, 1st rematch
1908
Smallest crowd at World Series, 6,210 fans see Cubs beat Tigers
Smallest crowd at World Series, 6,210 fans see Cubs beat Tigers
1909
Pirates beat Tigers, 5-4, forces 1st full 7 game world series
Pirates beat Tigers, 5-4, forces 1st full 7 game world series
1912
Bull Moose Teddy Roosevelt shot while campaigning in Milwaukee
Bull Moose Teddy Roosevelt shot while campaigning in Milwaukee
1913
Explosion in coal mine at Cardiff kills 439
Explosion in coal mine at Cardiff kills 439
1914
German troops occupy Brug
German troops occupy Brug
1920
Part of Petsamo province ceded by Soviet Union to Finland
Part of Petsamo province ceded by Soviet Union to Finland
1922
1st automated telephones-Pennsylvania exchange in New York City
1st automated telephones-Pennsylvania exchange in New York City
1922
1st Thom McAn shoe store opens, on Third Avenue, New York City
1st Thom McAn shoe store opens, on Third Avenue, New York City
1925
Anti-French uprising in Damascus (French inhabitants flee)
Anti-French uprising in Damascus (French inhabitants flee)
1926
Walter Johnson retires, signs 2-year contract to manage Newark
Walter Johnson retires, signs 2-year contract to manage Newark
1929
Philadelphia Athletics beat Chicago Cubs, 4 games to 1 in 26th World Series
Philadelphia Athletics beat Chicago Cubs, 4 games to 1 in 26th World Series
1929
Philadelphia Athletics set World Series record of 10 runs in an inning
Philadelphia Athletics set World Series record of 10 runs in an inning
1930
Ethel Mermans debuts on Broadway in "Girl Crazy"
Ethel Mermans debuts on Broadway in "Girl Crazy"
1930
George Gershwin / Walter Donaldsons musical premieres in New York City
George Gershwin / Walter Donaldsons musical premieres in New York City
1931
1st broadcast of Dutch Radio Peoples University
1st broadcast of Dutch Radio Peoples University
1931
Spanish Cortes agrees to separation of Church and State
Spanish Cortes agrees to separation of Church and State
1933
Nazi Germany announces withdrawal from League of Nations
Nazi Germany announces withdrawal from League of Nations
1934
"Lux Radio Theatre" premieres
"Lux Radio Theatre" premieres
1938
Nazis plan Jewish ghettos for all major cities
Nazis plan Jewish ghettos for all major cities
1939
BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated) formed
BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated) formed
1939
German U-47 sinks British battleship HMS Royal Oak, 833 killed
German U-47 sinks British battleship HMS Royal Oak, 833 killed
1939
Sugar rationed in the Netherlands
Sugar rationed in the Netherlands
1941
1st mass deportation of Kowno, Lodz, Minsk and Riga
1st mass deportation of Kowno, Lodz, Minsk and Riga
1942
Dobbe resistances group overthrows Bonkarten distribution
Dobbe resistances group overthrows Bonkarten distribution
1942
German assault on Tractor factory, 1000s killed
German assault on Tractor factory, 1000s killed
1942
Japanese battleship strikes Henderson Field, Guadalcanal
Japanese battleship strikes Henderson Field, Guadalcanal
1943
400 Jews escape in uprising at Sobibor extermination Camp in Poland
400 Jews escape in uprising at Sobibor extermination Camp in Poland
1943
Japan declares Philippine Independence (premier / President Jose Laurel)
Japan declares Philippine Independence (premier / President Jose Laurel)
1943
Outbreak attempt in Sobibor Concentration Camp
Outbreak attempt in Sobibor Concentration Camp
1943
US 8th Air Force loses 60 B-17 during assault on Schweinfurt
US 8th Air Force loses 60 B-17 during assault on Schweinfurt
1944
Allied troops land in Corfu
Allied troops land in Corfu
1944
British troops march into Athens
British troops march into Athens
1945
Chicago Cardinals end a record 29-game losing streak, beat Bears
Chicago Cardinals end a record 29-game losing streak, beat Bears
1946
Netherland and Indonesia sign cease fire
Netherland and Indonesia sign cease fire
1947
Chuck Yeager in Bell XS-1 makes 1st supersonic flight (Mach 1.015)
Chuck Yeager in Bell XS-1 makes 1st supersonic flight (Mach 1.015)
1947
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina gives golden award to general Eisenhower
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina gives golden award to general Eisenhower
1948
Batavia lt-Governor-General of Mook dismissed
Batavia lt-Governor-General of Mook dismissed
1948
Large scale fighting between Israel and Egypt
Large scale fighting between Israel and Egypt
1949
14 US Communist Party leaders convicted of sedition
14 US Communist Party leaders convicted of sedition
1949
Chinese Red army occupies Canton
Chinese Red army occupies Canton
1949
Ezzard Charles TKOs Pat Valentino in 8 for heavyweight boxing title
Ezzard Charles TKOs Pat Valentino in 8 for heavyweight boxing title
1950
Rev Sun Young Moon liberated from Hung Nam prison
Rev Sun Young Moon liberated from Hung Nam prison
1951
Detroit Lion Jack Christiansen returns 2 punts for touchdowns vs. LA Rams
Detroit Lion Jack Christiansen returns 2 punts for touchdowns vs. LA Rams
1951
Organization of Central American States forms
Organization of Central American States forms
1952
"Buttrio Square" opens at New Century Theater NYC for 7 performances
"Buttrio Square" opens at New Century Theater NYC for 7 performances
1953
1st 3 Dutch female police officers go into service
1st 3 Dutch female police officers go into service
1953
Belgian Convair crashes at Frankfurt, 44 die
Belgian Convair crashes at Frankfurt, 44 die
1953
Charley Dressen resigns rather than take 1 year contract as Dodger mgr
Charley Dressen resigns rather than take 1 year contract as Dodger mgr
1953
Ike promises to fire as Red any federal worker taking 5th amendment
Ike promises to fire as Red any federal worker taking 5th amendment
1953
WTEN TV channel 10 in Albany, New York (ABC) begins broadcasting
WTEN TV channel 10 in Albany, New York (ABC) begins broadcasting
1954
Israeli act of revenge in Qibiya Jordan, kills 53
Israeli act of revenge in Qibiya Jordan, kills 53
1956
Patty Berg wins LPGA Arkansas Golf Open
Patty Berg wins LPGA Arkansas Golf Open
1958
Malagasy Republic becomes autonomous Republic in French Community
Malagasy Republic becomes autonomous Republic in French Community
1959
WMUB (now WPTO) TV channel 14 in Oxford, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
WMUB (now WPTO) TV channel 14 in Oxford, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
1960
Belgian sen Victor Leemans reveals huge gas field in Groningen
Belgian sen Victor Leemans reveals huge gas field in Groningen
1960
Peace Corps 1st suggested by JFK
Peace Corps 1st suggested by JFK
1961
"How to Succeed in Business" opens at 46th St. NYC for 1415 performances
"How to Succeed in Business" opens at 46th St. NYC for 1415 performances
1962
Houston Oiler George Blanda throws for 6 TD passes vs. New York Titans 56-17
Houston Oiler George Blanda throws for 6 TD passes vs. New York Titans 56-17
1962
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Thunderbird Tourney Golf Tournament
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Thunderbird Tourney Golf Tournament
1962
US U-2 espionage planes locate missile launchers in Cuba
US U-2 espionage planes locate missile launchers in Cuba
1963
Algeria and Morocco border conflict
Algeria and Morocco border conflict
1963
WGHP TV channel 8 in Greensboro-High Point, NC (ABC) begins
WGHP TV channel 8 in Greensboro-High Point, NC (ABC) begins
1964
Martin Luther King Jr wins Nobel Peace Prize
Martin Luther King Jr wins Nobel Peace Prize
1964
Philips begins experimenting with color TV
Philips begins experimenting with color TV
1964
Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle hit HRs runs on back-to-back pitches
Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle hit HRs runs on back-to-back pitches
1964
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts weds Shirley Shepherd
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts weds Shirley Shepherd
1965
Joe Engle in X-15 reaches 80 km
Joe Engle in X-15 reaches 80 km
1965
Sandy Koufax hurls his 2nd shutout of World Series beating Twins 2-0
Sandy Koufax hurls his 2nd shutout of World Series beating Twins 2-0
1966
Dutch government of Cals falls by motion of Schmelzer
Dutch government of Cals falls by motion of Schmelzer
1968
1st live telecast from a manned US spacecraft (Apollo 7)
1st live telecast from a manned US spacecraft (Apollo 7)
1968
Beatles "White Album" completed
Beatles "White Album" completed
1968
Gruener and Watson (US) set scuba depth record (133 m) in Bahamas
Gruener and Watson (US) set scuba depth record (133 m) in Bahamas
1968
In NL expansion draft, Expos and Padres choose 30 players each
In NL expansion draft, Expos and Padres choose 30 players each
1968
J R Hines of US runs 100m in world record 9.95 sec
J R Hines of US runs 100m in world record 9.95 sec
1969
Palme government forms in Sweden
Palme government forms in Sweden
1969
Race riots in Springfield, Massachusetts
Race riots in Springfield, Massachusetts
1969
T Agee and Ed Kranepool HR, Agee makes 2 great catches, Mets win 5-0
T Agee and Ed Kranepool HR, Agee makes 2 great catches, Mets win 5-0
1970
4th Country Music Association Award: Merle Haggard wins
4th Country Music Association Award: Merle Haggard wins
1970
Cleveland Cavaliers lose to Buffalo Braves in their 1st game 107-92
Cleveland Cavaliers lose to Buffalo Braves in their 1st game 107-92
1971
2 killed in Memphis racial disturbances
2 killed in Memphis racial disturbances
1971
John andYoko appear on "Dick Cavett Show"
John andYoko appear on "Dick Cavett Show"
1972
Oakland A Gene Tenace is 1st to homer in 1st 2 World Series at bats
Oakland A Gene Tenace is 1st to homer in 1st 2 World Series at bats
1973
Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
1973
Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
1974
8th Country Music Association Award: Charlie Rich
8th Country Music Association Award: Charlie Rich
1975
President Ford escapes injury when his limousine is struck broadside
President Ford escapes injury when his limousine is struck broadside
1976
Nobel prize for economy awarded to Milton Friedman
Nobel prize for economy awarded to Milton Friedman
1976
Soyuz 23 carries 2 to Salyut 6, but returns without docking
Soyuz 23 carries 2 to Salyut 6, but returns without docking
1977
Linda Ronstadt sings national anthem at World Series
Linda Ronstadt sings national anthem at World Series
1977
Princess Beatrice opens Amsterdam metro
Princess Beatrice opens Amsterdam metro
1978
Despite Denis Potvin hat trick in 3:21 Islanders lose 7-10 making Islander record when scoring a hat trick-22-2-1
Despite Denis Potvin hat trick in 3:21 Islanders lose 7-10 making Islander record when scoring a hat trick-22-2-1
1978
New York Yank Reggie Jackson causes World Series controversy by getting in the way of a throw to 1st and deflects the ball away
New York Yank Reggie Jackson causes World Series controversy by getting in the way of a throw to 1st and deflects the ball away
1979
100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy
100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy
1979
Amy Alcott wins LPGA United Virginia Bank Golf Classic
Amy Alcott wins LPGA United Virginia Bank Golf Classic
1979
Flyers start 35 game unbeaten streak beating Toronto 4-3
Flyers start 35 game unbeaten streak beating Toronto 4-3
1980
Phils rally from 4-0 deficit to beat the Royals, 7-6 to take WS opener
Phils rally from 4-0 deficit to beat the Royals, 7-6 to take WS opener
1980
Presidential nominee Ronald Reagan promises to name a woman to Supreme Court
Presidential nominee Ronald Reagan promises to name a woman to Supreme Court
1981
Yank Graig Nettles is 1st to get 2 hits in same inning of an ALSC game
Yank Graig Nettles is 1st to get 2 hits in same inning of an ALSC game
1982
6,000 Unification church couples wed in Korea
6,000 Unification church couples wed in Korea
1982
Islanders assessed 108 penality minutes Penguins 125 (233 total)
Islanders assessed 108 penality minutes Penguins 125 (233 total)
1982
President Reagan proclaims war against drugs
President Reagan proclaims war against drugs
1983
Grenada leftist coup under Vice Premier Coard
Grenada leftist coup under Vice Premier Coard
1983
US Marine peacekeeper Sgt Allen Soifert killed by sniper in Beirut
US Marine peacekeeper Sgt Allen Soifert killed by sniper in Beirut
1984
"Quilters" closes at Jack Lawrence Theater NYC after 24 performances
"Quilters" closes at Jack Lawrence Theater NYC after 24 performances
1984
Detroit Tigers beat SD Padres, 4 games to 1 in 81st World Series
Detroit Tigers beat SD Padres, 4 games to 1 in 81st World Series
1984
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Smirnoff Ladies Irish Golf Open
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Smirnoff Ladies Irish Golf Open
1985
19th Country Music Association Award: Ricky Skaggs wins
19th Country Music Association Award: Ricky Skaggs wins
1986
Concentration camp survivor Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize
Concentration camp survivor Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize
1986
IOC decides to stagger Winter and Summer Olympic schedule
IOC decides to stagger Winter and Summer Olympic schedule
1986
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Elie Wiesel (against violence / racism)
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Elie Wiesel (against violence / racism)
1986
Tim Kides of West NY, New Jersey performs 25,000 leg raises in 11:57:15
Tim Kides of West NY, New Jersey performs 25,000 leg raises in 11:57:15
1987
St. Louis Cardinals beat SF Giants, 4 games to 3 in NLCS
St. Louis Cardinals beat SF Giants, 4 games to 3 in NLCS
1988
Mike Tyson countersues Robin Givens for divorce and annulment
Mike Tyson countersues Robin Givens for divorce and annulment
1988
Naguib Mahfouz is 1st Arabic writer to win Nobel literature prize
Naguib Mahfouz is 1st Arabic writer to win Nobel literature prize
1988
New Jersey Devils raise their 1st pennant (Patrick Division Playoff Champs)
New Jersey Devils raise their 1st pennant (Patrick Division Playoff Champs)
1989
Dave Stewart is 1st since 1976 to start consecutive World Series openers
Dave Stewart is 1st since 1976 to start consecutive World Series openers
1989
Texas A&I, Johnny Bailey sets NCAA season rush record at 6,085 yards
Texas A&I, Johnny Bailey sets NCAA season rush record at 6,085 yards
1990
Cathy Gerring wins LPGA Trophee Urban World Golf Championship
Cathy Gerring wins LPGA Trophee Urban World Golf Championship
1990
Jeff Goldblum and wife Geena Davis file for divorce
Jeff Goldblum and wife Geena Davis file for divorce
1990
San Francisco 49er Joe Montana passes for 6 touchdowns vs. Atlanta (45-35)
San Francisco 49er Joe Montana passes for 6 touchdowns vs. Atlanta (45-35)
1991
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi wins Nobel Peace Prize
1991
New York Rangers right wing Mike Gartner scores his 500th NHL goal
New York Rangers right wing Mike Gartner scores his 500th NHL goal
1992
Atlanta Braves beat Pittsburgh Pirates in 7 games for NL pennant
Atlanta Braves beat Pittsburgh Pirates in 7 games for NL pennant
1992
Toronto Blue Jays beats Oakland Athletics to win their 1st AL pennant
Toronto Blue Jays beats Oakland Athletics to win their 1st AL pennant
1994
Nobel Prize awarded to Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres
Nobel Prize awarded to Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres
1994
Space probe Magellan burns up in atmosphere of Venus
Space probe Magellan burns up in atmosphere of Venus
1995
Atlanta Braves become 1st team to sweep in NL playoff (beat Reds)
Atlanta Braves become 1st team to sweep in NL playoff (beat Reds)
1996
Braves blow out St. Louis, 14-0 in an NLCS game
Braves blow out St. Louis, 14-0 in an NLCS game
1996
Dow Jones closes over 6,000 for 1st time (6,010)
Dow Jones closes over 6,000 for 1st time (6,010)
1996
Packer Chris Jacke kicks longest field goal to end overtime (53 yards)
Packer Chris Jacke kicks longest field goal to end overtime (53 yards)
1997
Florida Marlins beat Atlanta Braves 4 games to 1 in NLCS
Florida Marlins beat Atlanta Braves 4 games to 1 in NLCS
1998
New York Islanders beat Tampa Bay, 7-1, to end 11 game winless streak
New York Islanders beat Tampa Bay, 7-1, to end 11 game winless streak