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Anti-pope Clemens crowns German Emperor Hendrik IV
Anti-pope Clemens crowns German Emperor Hendrik IV
1492
Queen Isabella of Castilia and Ferdinand of Aragon expels Jews
Queen Isabella of Castilia and Ferdinand of Aragon expels Jews
1504
France and Spain signs ceasefire
France and Spain signs ceasefire
1521
Magelhaes takes possession of Homohon, Archipelago of St. Lazarus
Magelhaes takes possession of Homohon, Archipelago of St. Lazarus
1547
Henry II succeeds Francois I as King of France
Henry II succeeds Francois I as King of France
1644
Pope Urbanus VIII and Duke of Parma signs Peace of Ferrara
Pope Urbanus VIII and Duke of Parma signs Peace of Ferrara
1651
Great earthquake at Cuzco Peru
Great earthquake at Cuzco Peru
1657
English Humble Petition offers Lord Protector Cromwell the crown
English Humble Petition offers Lord Protector Cromwell the crown
1667
France / England signs anti-Dutch military accord
France / England signs anti-Dutch military accord
1683
Emperor Leopold I / Poland signs covenant against Turkey
Emperor Leopold I / Poland signs covenant against Turkey
1745
Jews are expelled from Prague
Jews are expelled from Prague
1796
Johann Wolfgang von Goethes "Egmont, " premieres in Weimar
Johann Wolfgang von Goethes "Egmont, " premieres in Weimar
1808
French created Kingdom of Westphalia orders Jews to adopt family names
French created Kingdom of Westphalia orders Jews to adopt family names
1814
Forces allied against Napoleon capture Paris
Forces allied against Napoleon capture Paris
1831
Mainzer Rijnvaart Convention ends
Mainzer Rijnvaart Convention ends
1849
Colonel John W Geary arrives as 1st postmaster of San Francisco
Colonel John W Geary arrives as 1st postmaster of San Francisco
1850
US population hits 23,191,876 (Black population: 3,638,808 (15.7%))
US population hits 23,191,876 (Black population: 3,638,808 (15.7%))
1854
Treaty of Kanagawa: Commodore Perry forces Japan to opens ports to US
Treaty of Kanagawa: Commodore Perry forces Japan to opens ports to US
1861
Confederacy takes over mint at New Orleans
Confederacy takes over mint at New Orleans
1862
Civil War action at Island #10 on Mississippi River
Civil War action at Island #10 on Mississippi River
1863
Battle of Grand Gulf MS and Dinwiddie Court House, Virginia
Battle of Grand Gulf MS and Dinwiddie Court House, Virginia
1865
Battle of Boydton, VA (White Oaks Roads, Dinwiddie C H)
Battle of Boydton, VA (White Oaks Roads, Dinwiddie C H)
1865
Gen Pickette moves to 5 Forks, abandoning the defense of Peterburg
Gen Pickette moves to 5 Forks, abandoning the defense of Peterburg
1868
Chinese Embassy arrives aboard steamship China
Chinese Embassy arrives aboard steamship China
1870
1st black to vote in US (Thomas P Mundy of Perth Amboy NJ)
1st black to vote in US (Thomas P Mundy of Perth Amboy NJ)
1877
British high director / Governor sir Bartle Frere arrives in Cape Town
British high director / Governor sir Bartle Frere arrives in Cape Town
1878
Jack Johnson is 1st black to hold a heavyweight boxing title
Jack Johnson is 1st black to hold a heavyweight boxing title
1880
1st town completely illuminated by electric lighting (Wabash, IN)
1st town completely illuminated by electric lighting (Wabash, IN)
1883
Utrecht begins water pipe system
Utrecht begins water pipe system
1885
Great Britain declares Bechuanaland a protectorate
Great Britain declares Bechuanaland a protectorate
1889
300m Eiffel Tower officially opens (commemorates French Revolution)
300m Eiffel Tower officially opens (commemorates French Revolution)
1896
Whitcomb Judson, Chicago, patents a hookless fastening (zipper)
Whitcomb Judson, Chicago, patents a hookless fastening (zipper)
1900
Brigadier General Broadwoods troops fall into guerrilla hands
Brigadier General Broadwoods troops fall into guerrilla hands
1903
Richard Pearse flies monoplane several hundred yards (New Zealand)
Richard Pearse flies monoplane several hundred yards (New Zealand)
1905
German Emperor Wilhelm II visits Tanger
German Emperor Wilhelm II visits Tanger
1906
GB Shaws German version of "Caesar & Cleopatra" premieres in Berlin
GB Shaws German version of "Caesar & Cleopatra" premieres in Berlin
1909
Baseball rules players who jump contracts are suspended for 5 years
Baseball rules players who jump contracts are suspended for 5 years
1909
Gustav Mahler conducts New York Philharmonic for his 1st time
Gustav Mahler conducts New York Philharmonic for his 1st time
1916
Dutch government ends all milt engagements
Dutch government ends all milt engagements
1917
US purchases Danish West Indies for $25M and renames them Virgin Islands
US purchases Danish West Indies for $25M and renames them Virgin Islands
1918
1st daylight savings time in US goes into effect
1st daylight savings time in US goes into effect
1919
Strike against Ruhrgebied government of Scheidemann
Strike against Ruhrgebied government of Scheidemann
1920
British parliament accept Irish "Home Rule"-law
British parliament accept Irish "Home Rule"-law
1921
Albert Einstein lectures in New York on his new theory of relativity
Albert Einstein lectures in New York on his new theory of relativity
1921
British coal miners goes on strike
British coal miners goes on strike
1922
KFI-AM in Los Angeles CA begins radio transmissions
KFI-AM in Los Angeles CA begins radio transmissions
1922
Prince Hendrik opens trade fair building in Amsterdam
Prince Hendrik opens trade fair building in Amsterdam
1923
1st dance marathon-NYC-Alma Cummings sets record of 27 hours
1st dance marathon-NYC-Alma Cummings sets record of 27 hours
1923
French soldiers fire on workers at Krupp factory in Essen; 13 die
French soldiers fire on workers at Krupp factory in Essen; 13 die
1923
Stanley Cup: Ottawa Senators (NHL) sweep Edm Eskimos (WCHL) in 2 games
Stanley Cup: Ottawa Senators (NHL) sweep Edm Eskimos (WCHL) in 2 games
1924
Croydon Airport: 1st British mig aircraft Imperial established
Croydon Airport: 1st British mig aircraft Imperial established
1924
London public transport strike ends
London public transport strike ends
1925
WOWO-AM, Ft Wayne Indiana begins radio transmission (500 watts)
WOWO-AM, Ft Wayne Indiana begins radio transmission (500 watts)
1926
German Special Court of Justice for state security disbands
German Special Court of Justice for state security disbands
1932
150 wild swans die in Niagara waterfall
150 wild swans die in Niagara waterfall
1932
Ford publicly unveils its V-8 engine
Ford publicly unveils its V-8 engine
1933
1st newspaper published on pine pulp paper, "Soperton News" (Ga)
1st newspaper published on pine pulp paper, "Soperton News" (Ga)
1933
Congress authorizes Civilian Conservation Corps
Congress authorizes Civilian Conservation Corps
1933
German Republic gives power to Hitler
German Republic gives power to Hitler
1934
Netherlands Indies BC Ltd begins radio transmission (Indonesia)
Netherlands Indies BC Ltd begins radio transmission (Indonesia)
1935
Fusahige Suzuki runs world record marathon (2:27:49)
Fusahige Suzuki runs world record marathon (2:27:49)
1939
Britain and France agree to support Poland if invaded by Germany
Britain and France agree to support Poland if invaded by Germany
1940
Karelo-Finnish SSR becomes 12th Soviet Republic (until 1956)
Karelo-Finnish SSR becomes 12th Soviet Republic (until 1956)
1941
Germany begins a counter offensive in Africa
Germany begins a counter offensive in Africa
1941
Ground broken for Union Square Garage, San Francisco
Ground broken for Union Square Garage, San Francisco
1943
US errantly bombs Rotterdam, kills 326
US errantly bombs Rotterdam, kills 326
1944
Hungary orders all Jews to wear yellow stars
Hungary orders all Jews to wear yellow stars
1945
3rd Algerian division crosses the Rhine
3rd Algerian division crosses the Rhine
1945
Sicherheitsdienst murders 10 political prisoners in Zutphen
Sicherheitsdienst murders 10 political prisoners in Zutphen
1945
US artillery lands on Keise Shima / begins firing on Okinawa
US artillery lands on Keise Shima / begins firing on Okinawa
1946
Belgian government of Acker, forms
Belgian government of Acker, forms
1948
Congress passes Marshall Aid Act to rehabilitate war-torn Europe
Congress passes Marshall Aid Act to rehabilitate war-torn Europe
1953
Department of Health, Education & Welfare established
Department of Health, Education & Welfare established
1954
US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs Colo, established
US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs Colo, established
1954
USSR offers to join NATO
USSR offers to join NATO
1958
US Navy forms atomic sub division
US Navy forms atomic sub division
1958
USSR suspends nuclear weapons tests, and urges US and Britain to do same
USSR suspends nuclear weapons tests, and urges US and Britain to do same
1959
Dalai Lama fled China and was granted political asylum in India
Dalai Lama fled China and was granted political asylum in India
1961
Aklilou Habtewold becomes 1st Premier of Ethiopia
Aklilou Habtewold becomes 1st Premier of Ethiopia
1963
LA ends streetcar service after 90 years
LA ends streetcar service after 90 years
1964
President Jango Goulart of Brazil chased out of office by military
President Jango Goulart of Brazil chased out of office by military
1965
US ordered the 1st combat troops to Vietnam
US ordered the 1st combat troops to Vietnam
1966
25,000 anti war demonstrators march in New York City
25,000 anti war demonstrators march in New York City
1966
Labour Party wins British parliamentary election
Labour Party wins British parliamentary election
1966
USSR launches Luna 10, 1st lunar orbiter
USSR launches Luna 10, 1st lunar orbiter
1967
1st time Jimi Hendrix burns his guitar (London)
1st time Jimi Hendrix burns his guitar (London)
1968
LBJ announces he will not seek re-election
LBJ announces he will not seek re-election
1968
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Palm Beach County Golf Open
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Palm Beach County Golf Open
1968
Pirate Radio Station Pegaus (New Zealand) begins transmitting
Pirate Radio Station Pegaus (New Zealand) begins transmitting
1970
Federal bankruptcy court allows Seattle Pilots to be sold to Milwaukee
Federal bankruptcy court allows Seattle Pilots to be sold to Milwaukee
1971
South Africa national debt hits 5.45 billion
South Africa national debt hits 5.45 billion
1971
William Calley sentenced to life for Mi Lai Massacre
William Calley sentenced to life for Mi Lai Massacre
1972
Official Beatles Fan Club, closes down
Official Beatles Fan Club, closes down
1973
Flyers score 8 goals in 1 period vs. Islanders, on 60 shots
Flyers score 8 goals in 1 period vs. Islanders, on 60 shots
1973
Ken Norton defeats Muhammad Ali in a 12 round split decision
Ken Norton defeats Muhammad Ali in a 12 round split decision
1976
Cleveland Cavaliers clinch their 1st ever NBA playoff bearth
Cleveland Cavaliers clinch their 1st ever NBA playoff bearth
1976
New Jersey Court rules Karen Anne Quinlan may be disconnected from respirator
New Jersey Court rules Karen Anne Quinlan may be disconnected from respirator
1978
Red Rum wins 3rd consecutive Grand National and retires
Red Rum wins 3rd consecutive Grand National and retires
1978
USSR launches Kosmos 1000 navigational satellite
USSR launches Kosmos 1000 navigational satellite
1978
Wings release "London Town" album
Wings release "London Town" album
1980
Larry Holmes TKOs Leroy Jones in 8 for heavyweight boxing title
Larry Holmes TKOs Leroy Jones in 8 for heavyweight boxing title
1980
Mike Weaver KOs John Tate in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Mike Weaver KOs John Tate in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
1980
President Jimmy Carter deregulates banking industry
President Jimmy Carter deregulates banking industry
1981
53rd Academy Awards - "Ordinary People, " R De Niro and Sissy Spacek win
53rd Academy Awards - "Ordinary People, " R De Niro and Sissy Spacek win
1982
Arkas tanker at Montz La, spills 1.47 million gallons of oil
Arkas tanker at Montz La, spills 1.47 million gallons of oil
1982
Rock group Doobie Brothers split up
Rock group Doobie Brothers split up
1983
Earthquake in Colombia kills some 5,000 people
Earthquake in Colombia kills some 5,000 people
1985
15th Easter Seal Telethon raises $27,400,000
15th Easter Seal Telethon raises $27,400,000
1985
Wrestlemania I at Madison Square Garden NY, Hogan and Mr T beat Piper and Orndorf
Wrestlemania I at Madison Square Garden NY, Hogan and Mr T beat Piper and Orndorf
1986
167 die when Mexicana Airlines Boeing 727 crashes
167 die when Mexicana Airlines Boeing 727 crashes
1986
English Hampton Court palace destroyed by fire, 1 dead
English Hampton Court palace destroyed by fire, 1 dead
1988
Last East Limburg coal mine closes in Gent Belgium
Last East Limburg coal mine closes in Gent Belgium
1988
New York Islanders celebrate Denis Potvin night
New York Islanders celebrate Denis Potvin night
1988
Pulitzer prize awarded to Toni Morrison for "Beloved"
Pulitzer prize awarded to Toni Morrison for "Beloved"
1990
"Carol & Company" starring Carol Burnette premieres on NBC-TV
"Carol & Company" starring Carol Burnette premieres on NBC-TV
1990
Dionisio Castro cycles world record 20km (57:18.4)
Dionisio Castro cycles world record 20km (57:18.4)
1990
Riots began in London over the new poll tax laws
Riots began in London over the new poll tax laws
1991
20th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Amy Alcott
20th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Amy Alcott
1991
Albania offers 1st multi-party election in 50 years
Albania offers 1st multi-party election in 50 years
1991
Danny Bonaduce attacks a transvestite prostitute in Phoenix, Arizona
Danny Bonaduce attacks a transvestite prostitute in Phoenix, Arizona
1991
Georgian SSR votes on whether to remain in the Soviet Union
Georgian SSR votes on whether to remain in the Soviet Union
1991
Musical "Will Rogers Follies, " premieres in New York City
Musical "Will Rogers Follies, " premieres in New York City
1991
Soviet Republic of Georgia endorsed independence; Warsaw Pact dissolves
Soviet Republic of Georgia endorsed independence; Warsaw Pact dissolves
1991
St. Louis Blues Brett Hull scores his 86th goal
St. Louis Blues Brett Hull scores his 86th goal
1992
UN Security Council voted to ban flights and arms sales to Libya
UN Security Council voted to ban flights and arms sales to Libya
1994
James Farentino pleads no contest to stalking ex-girl Tina Sinatra
James Farentino pleads no contest to stalking ex-girl Tina Sinatra
1995
1st game at Coors Stadium Colo (replacement Rockies beat Yanks 4-1)
1st game at Coors Stadium Colo (replacement Rockies beat Yanks 4-1)
1995
Federal judge orders injunction to end baseball strike
Federal judge orders injunction to end baseball strike
1996
"Getting Away With Murder" closes at Broadhurst NYC after 17 performances
"Getting Away With Murder" closes at Broadhurst NYC after 17 performances
1996
1st Opening Day in history in March takes place in Seattle
1st Opening Day in history in March takes place in Seattle
1996
25th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Patty Sheehan
25th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Patty Sheehan
1996
Karnataka defeat Tamil Nadu on 1st innings to win Ranji Trophy
Karnataka defeat Tamil Nadu on 1st innings to win Ranji Trophy
1996
Space Shuttle STS 76 (Atlantis 16), lands
Space Shuttle STS 76 (Atlantis 16), lands
1996
Wrestlemania XII - Shawn Michaels beats Brett Hart for WWF title
Wrestlemania XII - Shawn Michaels beats Brett Hart for WWF title
1997
"Daytime to Remember" a series showing old soaps premieres on ABC-TV
"Daytime to Remember" a series showing old soaps premieres on ABC-TV
1997
59th NCAA Mens Basketball Championship: Ariz beats Kentucky 84-79 (OT)
59th NCAA Mens Basketball Championship: Ariz beats Kentucky 84-79 (OT)
1997
Pioneer 10, ends its mission
Pioneer 10, ends its mission
1998
Tampa Bay Devil Rays 1st game they host Detroit Tigers
Tampa Bay Devil Rays 1st game they host Detroit Tigers