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Pope Peschalis I crowns Lotharius I, co-Emperor of France
Pope Peschalis I crowns Lotharius I, co-Emperor of France
1058
Bishop John "Minchio, " [domkop] elected as Pope Benedictus X
Bishop John "Minchio, " [domkop] elected as Pope Benedictus X
1242
Alexander Nevsky of Novgorod defeats Teutonic Knights
Alexander Nevsky of Novgorod defeats Teutonic Knights
1242
Battle on the More of Pskov Estonia
Battle on the More of Pskov Estonia
1566
200 Brussel nobles offer Margaretha of Parma a petition
200 Brussel nobles offer Margaretha of Parma a petition
1585
Clemens Crabbeels becomes Bishop of Hertogenbosch
Clemens Crabbeels becomes Bishop of Hertogenbosch
1603
New English King James I departs Edinburgh for London
New English King James I departs Edinburgh for London
1614
2nd parliament of King James I begin session (no enactments)
2nd parliament of King James I begin session (no enactments)
1614
Indian Princess Pocahontas marries English colonist John Rolfe
Indian Princess Pocahontas marries English colonist John Rolfe
1621
Mayflower sails from Plymouth on a return trip to England
Mayflower sails from Plymouth on a return trip to England
1722
Jacob Roggeveen discovers Easter Island
Jacob Roggeveen discovers Easter Island
1739
French Emperor Karel VI sign secret treaty
French Emperor Karel VI sign secret treaty
1751
Adolf Frederik of Holstein-Gottorp crowns himself King of Sweden
Adolf Frederik of Holstein-Gottorp crowns himself King of Sweden
1753
British Museum forms (opens in 1759)
British Museum forms (opens in 1759)
1762
British take Grenada, West Indies, from French
British take Grenada, West Indies, from French
1768
1st US Chamber of Commerce forms (NYC)
1st US Chamber of Commerce forms (NYC)
1792
George Washington casts 1st presidential veto
George Washington casts 1st presidential veto
1806
Isaac Quintard patents apple cider
Isaac Quintard patents apple cider
1812
Brits storm Badajoz fortress, held by French and Spanish
Brits storm Badajoz fortress, held by French and Spanish
1815
Eruption of Tambora volcano (Sumbawa Java)
Eruption of Tambora volcano (Sumbawa Java)
1847
Opera "Die Fledermaus" is produced (Vienna)
Opera "Die Fledermaus" is produced (Vienna)
1861
Federals abandon Ft Quitman, Texas
Federals abandon Ft Quitman, Texas
1862
Siege of Yorktown, Virginia
Siege of Yorktown, Virginia
1865
Battle at Amelia Springs / Jetersville Va (Appomattox Campaign)
Battle at Amelia Springs / Jetersville Va (Appomattox Campaign)
1874
"Die Fledermaus" 1st performed (Vienna)
"Die Fledermaus" 1st performed (Vienna)
1881
Transvaal regains independence under British suzerainty
Transvaal regains independence under British suzerainty
1887
Anne Sullivan teaches "water" to Helen Keller
Anne Sullivan teaches "water" to Helen Keller
1893
Cleveland passes Park Act (forerunner of Metroparks)
Cleveland passes Park Act (forerunner of Metroparks)
1894
11 strikers killed in riot at Connellsville, Penn
11 strikers killed in riot at Connellsville, Penn
1895
Oscar Wilde loses libel case against Marquess of Queensberry, who accused him of homosexual practices
Oscar Wilde loses libel case against Marquess of Queensberry, who accused him of homosexual practices
1896
1st modern Olympic Games officially opens in Athens
1st modern Olympic Games officially opens in Athens
1900
Attempted assassination of Prince of Wales in Brussels, fails
Attempted assassination of Prince of Wales in Brussels, fails
1902
Soccer match riot between Scotland and England kills 25
Soccer match riot between Scotland and England kills 25
1906
St. Pius X encyclical "On the Mariavites or Mystic Priests of Poland"
St. Pius X encyclical "On the Mariavites or Mystic Priests of Poland"
1908
British Premier Henry Campbell-Bannerman resigns
British Premier Henry Campbell-Bannerman resigns
1911
MCC tour match vs. Jamaica finishes in a tie
MCC tour match vs. Jamaica finishes in a tie
1911
Waldorf W Aster acquires Daily Observer
Waldorf W Aster acquires Daily Observer
1915
Jess Willard KOs Jack Johnson in 26 for heavyweight boxing title
Jess Willard KOs Jack Johnson in 26 for heavyweight boxing title
1916
French troops occupy Bois de Caillette
French troops occupy Bois de Caillette
1919
Eamon de Valera becomes President of Dail Eireann
Eamon de Valera becomes President of Dail Eireann
1919
Heavyweight Jess Willard KOs Jack Johnson in Havana
Heavyweight Jess Willard KOs Jack Johnson in Havana
1919
Polish Army executes 35 young Jews
Polish Army executes 35 young Jews
1922
KOB-AM in Albuquerque NM begins radio transmissions
KOB-AM in Albuquerque NM begins radio transmissions
1922
WDZ-AM in Decatur IL begins radio transmissions
WDZ-AM in Decatur IL begins radio transmissions
1923
Firestone Co put their inflatable tires into production
Firestone Co put their inflatable tires into production
1925
Belgian Workers Party wins parliamentary election
Belgian Workers Party wins parliamentary election
1925
Yankees whip Dodgers in exhibition 16-9 but Babe Ruth collapses in NC due to an ulcer
Yankees whip Dodgers in exhibition 16-9 but Babe Ruth collapses in NC due to an ulcer
1927
Johnny Weissmuller set records in 100 and 200 m free style
Johnny Weissmuller set records in 100 and 200 m free style
1929
Lithuania signs Litvinov-pact
Lithuania signs Litvinov-pact
1930
England out for 849 vs. WI Kingston, Sandham out for 325
England out for 849 vs. WI Kingston, Sandham out for 325
1932
Dutch textile strike broken by trade unions
Dutch textile strike broken by trade unions
1935
Croatian Farmers Party wins Yugoslavian election
Croatian Farmers Party wins Yugoslavian election
1936
Tupelo Mississippi virtually annihilated by a tornado, 216 die
Tupelo Mississippi virtually annihilated by a tornado, 216 die
1938
Anti-Jewish riots break out in Dabrowa Poland
Anti-Jewish riots break out in Dabrowa Poland
1939
Membership in Hitler Youth becomes obligatory
Membership in Hitler Youth becomes obligatory
1941
In SF, Castro and Fillmore streetcars replaced by buses
In SF, Castro and Fillmore streetcars replaced by buses
1943
Allies bomb Mortsel
Allies bomb Mortsel
1943
Japanese troops conquer Indin
Japanese troops conquer Indin
1943
Poon Lim found after being adrift 133 days
Poon Lim found after being adrift 133 days
1944
140 Lancasters bomb airplane manufacturer in Toulouse
140 Lancasters bomb airplane manufacturer in Toulouse
1945
Almelo Netherlands freed
Almelo Netherlands freed
1945
Kuniaki Koiso resigns as Prime Minister of Japan; replaced by Kantaro Suzuki
Kuniaki Koiso resigns as Prime Minister of Japan; replaced by Kantaro Suzuki
1948
WGN TV channel 9 in Chicago, IL (IND) begins broadcasting
WGN TV channel 9 in Chicago, IL (IND) begins broadcasting
1950
Prague espionage trial against bishops and priests begins
Prague espionage trial against bishops and priests begins
1951
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, atomic spies, sentenced to death
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, atomic spies, sentenced to death
1952
Henry Wittenberg wins his 8th AAU wrestling title
Henry Wittenberg wins his 8th AAU wrestling title
1953
Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA Babe Didrikson-Zaharias Golf Open
Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA Babe Didrikson-Zaharias Golf Open
1953
WEYI TV channel 25 in Saginaw, MI (CBS) begins broadcasting
WEYI TV channel 25 in Saginaw, MI (CBS) begins broadcasting
1955
Winston Churchill resigns as British Prime Minister, Anthony Eden succeeds him
Winston Churchill resigns as British Prime Minister, Anthony Eden succeeds him
1959
23rd Golf Masters Championship: Art Wall Jr wins, shooting a 284
23rd Golf Masters Championship: Art Wall Jr wins, shooting a 284
1961
Barbra Streisand appears on "Jack Paar Show"
Barbra Streisand appears on "Jack Paar Show"
1961
Dutch Governor Platteel installs New Guinea Council
Dutch Governor Platteel installs New Guinea Council
1962
Mgr J Daems appointed Bishop of Antwerp
Mgr J Daems appointed Bishop of Antwerp
1962
NASA civilian pilot Neil A Armstrong takes X-15 to 54,600 m
NASA civilian pilot Neil A Armstrong takes X-15 to 54,600 m
1962
St. Bernard Tunnel finished-Swiss / Italians workers shake hands
St. Bernard Tunnel finished-Swiss / Italians workers shake hands
1963
Beatles receive their 1st silver disc (Please Please Me)
Beatles receive their 1st silver disc (Please Please Me)
1963
Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II becomes chief of Western Samoa
Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II becomes chief of Western Samoa
1964
1st driverless trains run on London Underground
1st driverless trains run on London Underground
1965
37th Academy Awards - "My Fair Lady, " Rex Harrison and J Andrews win
37th Academy Awards - "My Fair Lady, " Rex Harrison and J Andrews win
1965
Lava Lamp Day celebrated
Lava Lamp Day celebrated
1966
WTVX TV channel 34 in Ft Pierce-Vero Beach, Florida (IND) 1st broadcast
WTVX TV channel 34 in Ft Pierce-Vero Beach, Florida (IND) 1st broadcast
1967
ATS II launched but fails to reach orbit
ATS II launched but fails to reach orbit
1968
Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego opens
Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego opens
1968
US marine base Khe San Vietnam, appalled
US marine base Khe San Vietnam, appalled
1970
WSNS TV channel 44 in Chicago, IL (IND) begins broadcasting
WSNS TV channel 44 in Chicago, IL (IND) begins broadcasting
1971
Fran Phipps is 1st woman to reach North Pole
Fran Phipps is 1st woman to reach North Pole
1971
Mount Etna erupts in Sicily Italy
Mount Etna erupts in Sicily Italy
1971
US Lt Wiliam Calley (My Lai Massacre) sentenced to life
US Lt Wiliam Calley (My Lai Massacre) sentenced to life
1971
WNJT TV channel 52 in Trenton, New Jersey (PBS) begins broadcasting
WNJT TV channel 52 in Trenton, New Jersey (PBS) begins broadcasting
1972
Baseball season is delayed due to a strike
Baseball season is delayed due to a strike
1972
Mets trade Ken Singleton to Expos for Rusty Staub
Mets trade Ken Singleton to Expos for Rusty Staub
1973
NFL adopts jersey numbering system (ie QBs, 1-19)
NFL adopts jersey numbering system (ie QBs, 1-19)
1973
Pioneer 11 launched to Jupiter
Pioneer 11 launched to Jupiter
1974
Then tallest building, World Trade Center opens in NYC (110 stories)
Then tallest building, World Trade Center opens in NYC (110 stories)
1975
"Letter for Queen Victoria" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 18 performances
"Letter for Queen Victoria" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 18 performances
1975
Soyuz 18A launch aborted short of orbit; Cosmonauts return safely
Soyuz 18A launch aborted short of orbit; Cosmonauts return safely
1976
Harold Wilson resigns as James Callaghan becomes Prime Minister of England
Harold Wilson resigns as James Callaghan becomes Prime Minister of England
1979
Baltimore Manager Earl Weaver wins his 1,000th game as a skipper
Baltimore Manager Earl Weaver wins his 1,000th game as a skipper
1979
Ex-premier Pol Jar flees out of Cambodia
Ex-premier Pol Jar flees out of Cambodia
1981
10th Colgate Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Nancy Lopez
10th Colgate Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Nancy Lopez
1981
Philadelphia Flyers amass a record 2,621 penalty minutes
Philadelphia Flyers amass a record 2,621 penalty minutes
1982
British fleet sails to Falkland Islands
British fleet sails to Falkland Islands
1982
Lord Carrington, British Foreign Secretary resigns due to Falkland Islands war
Lord Carrington, British Foreign Secretary resigns due to Falkland Islands war
1983
France throws out 47 Soviet diplomats
France throws out 47 Soviet diplomats
1984
"Human Comedy" opens at Royale Theater NYC for 13 performances
"Human Comedy" opens at Royale Theater NYC for 13 performances
1986
Record for a throw-and-return boomerang toss is set (121m)
Record for a throw-and-return boomerang toss is set (121m)
1986
US soldier and Turkish woman killed in West Berlin disco bombing
US soldier and Turkish woman killed in West Berlin disco bombing
1987
16th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Betsy King
16th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Betsy King
1987
Fox TV network premieres showing Married With Children and Tracey Ullman
Fox TV network premieres showing Married With Children and Tracey Ullman
1987
Wayne Gretzky wins 7th straight NHL scoring title
Wayne Gretzky wins 7th straight NHL scoring title
1988
Democratic Convention picks Michael Dukakis as their Presidential Candidate
Democratic Convention picks Michael Dukakis as their Presidential Candidate
1989
David Letterman becomes 1st network TV series to use dolby stereo
David Letterman becomes 1st network TV series to use dolby stereo
1989
Orel Hershiser ends his 59 consecutive scoreless pitched inning streak
Orel Hershiser ends his 59 consecutive scoreless pitched inning streak
1989
Solidarity grants legal status in Poland
Solidarity grants legal status in Poland
1990
John Stockton reaches 1000-assist mark for NBA record 3 yrs in a row
John Stockton reaches 1000-assist mark for NBA record 3 yrs in a row
1990
New York Rangers beat the New York Islanders 2-1 in 1st game of preliminary
New York Rangers beat the New York Islanders 2-1 in 1st game of preliminary
1990
Paul Newman wins a court victory over Julius Gold, to keep giving all profits from Newman foods to charity
Paul Newman wins a court victory over Julius Gold, to keep giving all profits from Newman foods to charity
1991
Joe Dumaars (Detroit) ends NBA free throw streak of 62 games
Joe Dumaars (Detroit) ends NBA free throw streak of 62 games
1991
Kitty Kelly publishes a book knocking Nancy Reagan
Kitty Kelly publishes a book knocking Nancy Reagan
1991
Southeast Airlines Embracer 120 crashes in Georgia, killing 23
Southeast Airlines Embracer 120 crashes in Georgia, killing 23
1991
Space Shuttle STS 37 (Atlantis 8) launched
Space Shuttle STS 37 (Atlantis 8) launched
1991
US begins air drops to Kurd refugees in Northern Iraq
US begins air drops to Kurd refugees in Northern Iraq
1992
"Search & Destroy" closes at Circle in the Square Theater NYC after 46 performances
"Search & Destroy" closes at Circle in the Square Theater NYC after 46 performances
1992
4th Seniors Golf Tradition: Lee Trevino
4th Seniors Golf Tradition: Lee Trevino
1992
Comedian Sam Kenison marries live-in girlfriend Maleeka
Comedian Sam Kenison marries live-in girlfriend Maleeka
1992
Dana Lofland wins Las Vegas LPGA Golf International
Dana Lofland wins Las Vegas LPGA Golf International
1992
Game 2 of Mayor Challenge - New York Yankees sweep New York Mets 6-5 at Shea
Game 2 of Mayor Challenge - New York Yankees sweep New York Mets 6-5 at Shea
1992
Thailand General Suchinda Kraprayoon installed as President
Thailand General Suchinda Kraprayoon installed as President
1992
Wrestlemania VIII, 62,167 at Hoosier Dome, Hulk Hogan DQs Sid Justice
Wrestlemania VIII, 62,167 at Hoosier Dome, Hulk Hogan DQs Sid Justice
1993
73,293 see Yankees beat Indians 9-1
73,293 see Yankees beat Indians 9-1
1993
Colorado Rockies 1st game - lose to New York Mets 3-0
Colorado Rockies 1st game - lose to New York Mets 3-0
1993
Florida Marlins 1st game - beat LA Dodgers 6-3
Florida Marlins 1st game - beat LA Dodgers 6-3
1993
Republican Guard kills 64 in Chad
Republican Guard kills 64 in Chad
1994
"Jackie Mason Politically Incorrect" opens at Golden NYC for 347 performances
"Jackie Mason Politically Incorrect" opens at Golden NYC for 347 performances
1994
Miami Heat beat the New York Knicks ending 15 game NBA winning streak
Miami Heat beat the New York Knicks ending 15 game NBA winning streak
1996
John Bobbitt is put under house arrest in Las Vegas for 120 days
John Bobbitt is put under house arrest in Las Vegas for 120 days
1996
Marlon Brando makes anti-semetic remarks about hollywood on Larry King
Marlon Brando makes anti-semetic remarks about hollywood on Larry King
1997
Galileo, 3rd Ganymede Flyby (Orbit 7)
Galileo, 3rd Ganymede Flyby (Orbit 7)
1998
10th Seniors Golf Tradition
10th Seniors Golf Tradition
1998
Wins Longs Drugs Golf Challenge
Wins Longs Drugs Golf Challenge