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Richarius becomes Bishop of Luik
Richarius becomes Bishop of Luik
1501
Philip de Blank and Juana "la Loca" depart to Spain
Philip de Blank and Juana "la Loca" depart to Spain
1519
Flood ravages Dutch / Friese coast
Flood ravages Dutch / Friese coast
1520
Danish / Norwegian King Christian II crowned King of Sweden
Danish / Norwegian King Christian II crowned King of Sweden
1529
English Cardinal Thomas Wolsey arrested
English Cardinal Thomas Wolsey arrested
1576
Spanish defeat Walloons and take Antwerp Belgium
Spanish defeat Walloons and take Antwerp Belgium
1619
Frederik V crowned King of Bohemia
Frederik V crowned King of Bohemia
1631
Ferdinand of Austria installed as land guardian of S Netherlands
Ferdinand of Austria installed as land guardian of S Netherlands
1645
Prince Frederik Henry conquerors Holly
Prince Frederik Henry conquerors Holly
1841
1st wagon train arrives in California
1st wagon train arrives in California
1842
Abraham Lincoln marries Mary Todd in Springfield, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln marries Mary Todd in Springfield, Illinois
1845
1st nationally observed uniform election day in US
1st nationally observed uniform election day in US
1846
Benjamin Palmer patents artificial leg
Benjamin Palmer patents artificial leg
1854
Lighthouse forms on Alcatraz Island
Lighthouse forms on Alcatraz Island
1856
James Buchanan elected US President
James Buchanan elected US President
1861
University of Washington founded in Seattle
University of Washington founded in Seattle
1862
Richard Gatling patents Gatling gun
Richard Gatling patents Gatling gun
1864
Confederate assault on Johnsonville, Tennessee
Confederate assault on Johnsonville, Tennessee
1864
Naval Engagement at Reynoldsburg Island
Naval Engagement at Reynoldsburg Island
1866
Kingdom of Italy annexes Venetia
Kingdom of Italy annexes Venetia
1867
90 kegs of powder used to get rock from Telegraph Hill for seawall
90 kegs of powder used to get rock from Telegraph Hill for seawall
1873
Dentist John Beers of SF patents gold crown
Dentist John Beers of SF patents gold crown
1874
Samuel J Tilden elected Governor of New York
Samuel J Tilden elected Governor of New York
1875
"Pacific" collides with "Orpheus" off Cape Flattery Washington, 236 dies
"Pacific" collides with "Orpheus" off Cape Flattery Washington, 236 dies
1875
Tonga adopts constitution
Tonga adopts constitution
1879
Elkins patents refrigerating apparatus
Elkins patents refrigerating apparatus
1879
James Ritty patents 1st cash register, to combat stealing by bartenders in his Dayton, Ohio saloon
James Ritty patents 1st cash register, to combat stealing by bartenders in his Dayton, Ohio saloon
1880
1st cash register patented by James and John Ritty of Dayton Ohio
1st cash register patented by James and John Ritty of Dayton Ohio
1884
Grover Cleveland (D) beats James G Blaine (R) for 1st Presidential term
Grover Cleveland (D) beats James G Blaine (R) for 1st Presidential term
1890
Great Britain proclaims Zanzibar as a protectorate
Great Britain proclaims Zanzibar as a protectorate
1890
Prince of Wales opens 1st underground (Station Stockwell, London)
Prince of Wales opens 1st underground (Station Stockwell, London)
1890
St. Aleksandr Borodons opera "Prins Igor, " premieres in Petersburg
St. Aleksandr Borodons opera "Prins Igor, " premieres in Petersburg
1893
Dr Jamesons Legertje occupies Bulawayo Matabeleland
Dr Jamesons Legertje occupies Bulawayo Matabeleland
1904
1st stadium built specifically for football (Harvard Stadium)
1st stadium built specifically for football (Harvard Stadium)
1905
Harbor strike against importing grain elevators in Rotterdam
Harbor strike against importing grain elevators in Rotterdam
1908
Brooklyn Academy of Music, opens in New York City
Brooklyn Academy of Music, opens in New York City
1909
Opera "Il Segreto di Susanna" is produced (Munich)
Opera "Il Segreto di Susanna" is produced (Munich)
1911
Charles I of Austria marries Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma
Charles I of Austria marries Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma
1911
France and Germany signs treaty about Morocco and Congo
France and Germany signs treaty about Morocco and Congo
1914
Russia declares Turkey the war
Russia declares Turkey the war
1914
Vogue holds 1st model show ("Fashion Fete, " NYC)
Vogue holds 1st model show ("Fashion Fete, " NYC)
1918
Kiel in hands of revolutionary sailors
Kiel in hands of revolutionary sailors
1922
Howard Carter discovers tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt
Howard Carter discovers tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt
1924
British Labour government of MacDonald, resigns
British Labour government of MacDonald, resigns
1924
California legalizes pro boxing (illegal since 1914)
California legalizes pro boxing (illegal since 1914)
1924
Nellie Tayloe Ross elected 1st US female gov (Wyoming)
Nellie Tayloe Ross elected 1st US female gov (Wyoming)
1924
US President Calvin Coolidge re-elected
US President Calvin Coolidge re-elected
1928
Jose Moncada elected President of Nicaragua
Jose Moncada elected President of Nicaragua
1933
Bradman scores 200 NSW vs. Queensland, 184 mins, 26 fours
Bradman scores 200 NSW vs. Queensland, 184 mins, 26 fours
1933
Young Park (1) in the Bronx named in honor of James Young
Young Park (1) in the Bronx named in honor of James Young
1939
1940 Olympics awarded to Helsinki, Finland
1940 Olympics awarded to Helsinki, Finland
1939
1st air conditioned automobile (Packard) exhibited, Chicago, Illinois
1st air conditioned automobile (Packard) exhibited, Chicago, Illinois
1939
US allows "cash & carry" arms sales during WWII
US allows "cash & carry" arms sales during WWII
1940
Eggs and cake rationed in the Netherlands
Eggs and cake rationed in the Netherlands
1942
13th day of battle at El Alamein: Afr corps draws back out Fuka-posing
13th day of battle at El Alamein: Afr corps draws back out Fuka-posing
1943
France arrests government of Lebanon
France arrests government of Lebanon
1944
RAF bombs Dinteloord, 54 killed
RAF bombs Dinteloord, 54 killed
1946
"Park Avenue" opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 72 performances
"Park Avenue" opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 72 performances
1946
UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization formed
UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization formed
1948
TS Eliot wins Nobel Prize for literature
TS Eliot wins Nobel Prize for literature
1950
"Barrier" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 4 performances
"Barrier" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 4 performances
1950
"Consul" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 269 performances
"Consul" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 269 performances
1950
Indonesian troops reconquer Ambonese capital Ambon
Indonesian troops reconquer Ambonese capital Ambon
1950
US troops vacate Pyongyang North Korea
US troops vacate Pyongyang North Korea
1951
New York Giants and New York Yanks score back-to-back TDs on kickoff returns
New York Giants and New York Yanks score back-to-back TDs on kickoff returns
1952
Earthquake and flood strike Kamshatka-South America
Earthquake and flood strike Kamshatka-South America
1952
Eisenhower (R) elected 34th President beating Adlai Stevenson (D)
Eisenhower (R) elected 34th President beating Adlai Stevenson (D)
1953
Eddie Joost succeeds Jimmy Dykes as the manager of Philadelphia Athletics
Eddie Joost succeeds Jimmy Dykes as the manager of Philadelphia Athletics
1953
New balk rule gives the batter option; of accepting the outcome of the pitch or the balk
New balk rule gives the batter option; of accepting the outcome of the pitch or the balk
1954
"Fanny" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 888 performances
"Fanny" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 888 performances
1954
Philadelphia Athletics move to Kansas City
Philadelphia Athletics move to Kansas City
1956
200,000 Russian troops attack anti-Stalinist revolt in Budapest
200,000 Russian troops attack anti-Stalinist revolt in Budapest
1956
Israel captures Straits of Tiran and reach Suez Canal Egypt
Israel captures Straits of Tiran and reach Suez Canal Egypt
1956
USSR sends tanks into Hungary and threatens to bomb Budapest
USSR sends tanks into Hungary and threatens to bomb Budapest
1957
2nd Soviet Earth-satellite launched
2nd Soviet Earth-satellite launched
1958
Angelo G Roncalli crowned as Pope John XXIII
Angelo G Roncalli crowned as Pope John XXIII
1958
Belgian government of Eyskens, resigns
Belgian government of Eyskens, resigns
1958
Democrats win US congressional election
Democrats win US congressional election
1959
Ernie Banks, Cubs shortstop, wins 2nd consecutive NL MVP
Ernie Banks, Cubs shortstop, wins 2nd consecutive NL MVP
1960
"Misfits" premieres, final movie for Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe
"Misfits" premieres, final movie for Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe
1961
Karamanlis becomes Premier of Greece
Karamanlis becomes Premier of Greece
1962
Murle Lindstrom wins LPGA San Antonio Civitan Golf Tournament
Murle Lindstrom wins LPGA San Antonio Civitan Golf Tournament
1963
John Lennon utters his infamous "Rattle your jewelry" line
John Lennon utters his infamous "Rattle your jewelry" line
1965
Lee Breedlove sets female land speed record (308.56 mph) in Utah
Lee Breedlove sets female land speed record (308.56 mph) in Utah
1966
Flooding of Arno River (Italy) destroys countless art works, kills 113
Flooding of Arno River (Italy) destroys countless art works, kills 113
1968
Battles between Jordan army and Al Fatah-arm forces
Battles between Jordan army and Al Fatah-arm forces
1968
WRDU (now WPTF) TV chan 28 in Raleigh-Durham, NC (NBC) 1st broadcast
WRDU (now WPTF) TV chan 28 in Raleigh-Durham, NC (NBC) 1st broadcast
1968
WTOG TV channel 44 in St. Petersburg-Tampa, Florida (IND) 1st broadcast
WTOG TV channel 44 in St. Petersburg-Tampa, Florida (IND) 1st broadcast
1970
Russian nuclear physicist Sacharov forms Human Rights Comittee
Russian nuclear physicist Sacharov forms Human Rights Comittee
1972
Bangladesh adopts constitution
Bangladesh adopts constitution
1972
Kings score 3 goals within 45 seconds against Islanders
Kings score 3 goals within 45 seconds against Islanders
1973
1000s commemorates former Premier Georgios Papandreou
1000s commemorates former Premier Georgios Papandreou
1973
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Lady Errol Golf Classic
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Lady Errol Golf Classic
1973
New Orleans Saints 1st shutout victory, 13-0 vs. Buffalo Bills
New Orleans Saints 1st shutout victory, 13-0 vs. Buffalo Bills
1975
Orioles Jim Palmer wins his 2nd Cy Young Award
Orioles Jim Palmer wins his 2nd Cy Young Award
1976
1st mass-market free-agent reentry draft, Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, Gullett, Tenace, Fingers, Baylor, Grich and McCovey, available
1st mass-market free-agent reentry draft, Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, Gullett, Tenace, Fingers, Baylor, Grich and McCovey, available
1977
UN Security council proclaims weapon embargo against South Africa
UN Security council proclaims weapon embargo against South Africa
1978
3rd annual reentry free-agent draft, Pete Rose, Tommy John, and Darrell Evans, available
3rd annual reentry free-agent draft, Pete Rose, Tommy John, and Darrell Evans, available
1978
Iranian troops fire on anti-Shah student protesters by Tehran University
Iranian troops fire on anti-Shah student protesters by Tehran University
1978
Islanders start 15 game undefeated streak (12-0-3)
Islanders start 15 game undefeated streak (12-0-3)
1979
500 Iranian "students" seize US embassy, take 90 hostages (444 days)
500 Iranian "students" seize US embassy, take 90 hostages (444 days)
1980
Islanders start 15 game undefeated streak (13-0-2)
Islanders start 15 game undefeated streak (13-0-2)
1980
Libyan invasion in Chad
Libyan invasion in Chad
1980
Ronald Reagan (R) defeats President Jimmy Carter (D) by a landslide
Ronald Reagan (R) defeats President Jimmy Carter (D) by a landslide
1980
Steve Carlton wins 3rd NL Cy Young Awards
Steve Carlton wins 3rd NL Cy Young Awards
1981
Columbia shuttle launch scrubbed with 31 seconds remaining
Columbia shuttle launch scrubbed with 31 seconds remaining
1981
Dr George Nichopoulas is acquitted of overprescribing addictive drugs for Elvis Presley
Dr George Nichopoulas is acquitted of overprescribing addictive drugs for Elvis Presley
1982
Ruud Lubbers becomes Dutch Premier
Ruud Lubbers becomes Dutch Premier
1983
Bomb attack on Israeli headquarter in Tyrus Lebanon, 60 killed
Bomb attack on Israeli headquarter in Tyrus Lebanon, 60 killed
1983
Washington Capitals 1st NHL overtime victory beating Vancouver 5-4
Washington Capitals 1st NHL overtime victory beating Vancouver 5-4
1984
Nayoko Yoshikawa wins LPGA Mazda Japan Golf Classic
Nayoko Yoshikawa wins LPGA Mazda Japan Golf Classic
1984
Nicaragua holds 1st free elections in 56 years; Sandinistas win 63%
Nicaragua holds 1st free elections in 56 years; Sandinistas win 63%
1987
Benito Santiago, Padres catcher, wins NL Rookie of Year
Benito Santiago, Padres catcher, wins NL Rookie of Year
1987
Lisa Steinberg, battered into coma by her adoptive father Joel
Lisa Steinberg, battered into coma by her adoptive father Joel
1987
NBA announces 4 new franchises; Charlotte and Miami for 1988 and Minneapolis and Orlando for 1989
NBA announces 4 new franchises; Charlotte and Miami for 1988 and Minneapolis and Orlando for 1989
1988
1st NBA game at Charlotte Coliseum - Hornets lose to Cavs, 133-93
1st NBA game at Charlotte Coliseum - Hornets lose to Cavs, 133-93
1989
1st NBA game at Orlando Arena, Orlando Magic loses to New Jersey Nets, 111-106
1st NBA game at Orlando Arena, Orlando Magic loses to New Jersey Nets, 111-106
1989
Rene Muawad elected President of Lebanon
Rene Muawad elected President of Lebanon
1990
"Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" opens at Shubert NYC for 225 performances
"Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" opens at Shubert NYC for 225 performances
1990
21st NYC Marathon won by Douglas Wakiihuri in 2:12:39
21st NYC Marathon won by Douglas Wakiihuri in 2:12:39
1990
Debbie Massey wins LPGA Mazda Japan 133 Golf Classic
Debbie Massey wins LPGA Mazda Japan 133 Golf Classic
1990
Iraq says it is preparing for a "dangerous war"
Iraq says it is preparing for a "dangerous war"
1990
Sec of State James Baker visits US troops in Saudi Arabia
Sec of State James Baker visits US troops in Saudi Arabia
1991
Mid East peace conference ends in Madrid Spain
Mid East peace conference ends in Madrid Spain
1992
New York Giants announce they will quit WNEW Radio after 32 years for WOR
New York Giants announce they will quit WNEW Radio after 32 years for WOR
1992
New York Jets announce they are moving from WABC to WFAN radio
New York Jets announce they are moving from WABC to WFAN radio
1993
"Timon of Athens" opens at Lyceum Theater NYC for 37 performances
"Timon of Athens" opens at Lyceum Theater NYC for 37 performances
1993
Elton John awarded $518,700 from Sunday Mirror false report his diet
Elton John awarded $518,700 from Sunday Mirror false report his diet
1993
Nia Peeples files for divorce from Howard Hewett
Nia Peeples files for divorce from Howard Hewett
1993
Sunday Mirror ordered to pay Elton John $518,700 for false report
Sunday Mirror ordered to pay Elton John $518,700 for false report
1994
Soyuz TM-20 lands in Kazahkstan
Soyuz TM-20 lands in Kazahkstan
1994
United Center in Chicago opens - Bulls beat Charlotte Hornets, 89-83
United Center in Chicago opens - Bulls beat Charlotte Hornets, 89-83
1995
"Indiscretions" closes at Ethel Barrymore Theater NYC after 221 performances
"Indiscretions" closes at Ethel Barrymore Theater NYC after 221 performances
1995
Key Arena opens, Seattle Supersonics beat LA Lakers 103-89
Key Arena opens, Seattle Supersonics beat LA Lakers 103-89