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Koenraad II crowns himself King of Italy
Koenraad II crowns himself King of Italy
1153
Treaty of Konstanz between Frederik I "Barbarossa" andPope Eugene III
Treaty of Konstanz between Frederik I "Barbarossa" andPope Eugene III
1490
1st dated edition of Maimonides "Mishna Torah" published
1st dated edition of Maimonides "Mishna Torah" published
1490
Maimonides Mishneh Torah published
Maimonides Mishneh Torah published
1568
Treaty of Longjumeau: French huguenots go on strike
Treaty of Longjumeau: French huguenots go on strike
1579
Friesland joins Union of Utrecht
Friesland joins Union of Utrecht
1593
English Congressionalist Henry Barrow accused of slander
English Congressionalist Henry Barrow accused of slander
1630
French troops occupy Pinerolo Piedmont
French troops occupy Pinerolo Piedmont
1657
France and England form alliance against Spain; England gets Dunkirk
France and England form alliance against Spain; England gets Dunkirk
1708
English pretender to the throne James III lands at Firth of Forth
English pretender to the throne James III lands at Firth of Forth
1752
Pope Stephen II elected to succeed Zacharias, died 2 days later
Pope Stephen II elected to succeed Zacharias, died 2 days later
1775
Patrick Henry proclaims "Give me liberty or give me death"
Patrick Henry proclaims "Give me liberty or give me death"
1794
1st US patent (Joseph G Pierson for a riveting machine)
1st US patent (Joseph G Pierson for a riveting machine)
1794
Josiah Pierson patents a "cold-header" (rivet) machine
Josiah Pierson patents a "cold-header" (rivet) machine
1794
Lieutenant General Tadeusz Kosciuszko returns to Poland
Lieutenant General Tadeusz Kosciuszko returns to Poland
1801
Murder attempt on Czar Paul I
Murder attempt on Czar Paul I
1806
Lewis and Clark reach Pacific coast
Lewis and Clark reach Pacific coast
1832
British Parliament passes reform bill
British Parliament passes reform bill
1835
Charles Darwin reaches Los Arenales, in the Andes
Charles Darwin reaches Los Arenales, in the Andes
1836
Coin Press invented by Franklin Beale
Coin Press invented by Franklin Beale
1839
1st known use of term OK (Boston)
1st known use of term OK (Boston)
1840
Draper takes 1st successful photo of the Moon (daguerrotype)
Draper takes 1st successful photo of the Moon (daguerrotype)
1849
Battle of Novara (King Charles Albert vs. Italian Republic)
Battle of Novara (King Charles Albert vs. Italian Republic)
1858
Streetcar patented (E A Gardner of Philadelphia)
Streetcar patented (E A Gardner of Philadelphia)
1862
Battle of Kernstown VA-Jackson begins his Valley Campaign
Battle of Kernstown VA-Jackson begins his Valley Campaign
1864
Encounter at Camden AR
Encounter at Camden AR
1868
University of California founded (Oakland, California)
University of California founded (Oakland, California)
1880
Flour rolling mill patented (John Stevens of Wisc)
Flour rolling mill patented (John Stevens of Wisc)
1881
Boers and Britain sign peace accord; end 1st Boer war
Boers and Britain sign peace accord; end 1st Boer war
1881
Gas lamp sets fire to Nice France opera house; 70 die
Gas lamp sets fire to Nice France opera house; 70 die
1889
President Harrison opens Oklahoma for white colonization
President Harrison opens Oklahoma for white colonization
1891
1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall
1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall
1901
Dame Nellie Melba, reveals secret of her now famous toast
Dame Nellie Melba, reveals secret of her now famous toast
1903
Wright brothers obtain airplane patent
Wright brothers obtain airplane patent
1910
1st race at Los Angeles Motordrome (1st US auto speedway)
1st race at Los Angeles Motordrome (1st US auto speedway)
1912
Dixie Cup invented
Dixie Cup invented
1915
Zion Mule Corp forms
Zion Mule Corp forms
1917
Tornadoes kills 211 over 4 days in Midwest US
Tornadoes kills 211 over 4 days in Midwest US
1918
Lithuania proclaims independence
Lithuania proclaims independence
1919
Bashkir ASSR, in RSFSR, constituted
Bashkir ASSR, in RSFSR, constituted
1919
Benito Mussolini forms Fascist movement in Milan Italy
Benito Mussolini forms Fascist movement in Milan Italy
1920
Perserikatan Communist of India (PKI) political party forms
Perserikatan Communist of India (PKI) political party forms
1922
1st airplane lands at the US Capitol in Washington, DC
1st airplane lands at the US Capitol in Washington, DC
1922
KMJ-AM in Fresno CA begins radio transmissions
KMJ-AM in Fresno CA begins radio transmissions
1922
WEW-AM in Saint Louis MO begins radio transmissions
WEW-AM in Saint Louis MO begins radio transmissions
1923
Frank Silver and Irving Conn release "Yes, We Have No Bananas"
Frank Silver and Irving Conn release "Yes, We Have No Bananas"
1925
Tennessee becomes 1st state to outlaw teaching theory of evolution
Tennessee becomes 1st state to outlaw teaching theory of evolution
1926
NHL Championship: Montreal Canadiens outscore Pitt Pirates, 6-4 in 2 games
NHL Championship: Montreal Canadiens outscore Pitt Pirates, 6-4 in 2 games
1929
1st telephone installed in White House
1st telephone installed in White House
1930
US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Maribel Vinson
US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Maribel Vinson
1930
US Mens Figure Skating championship won by Roger Turner
US Mens Figure Skating championship won by Roger Turner
1933
Enabling Act: German Reichstag grants Adolph Hitler dictatorial powers
Enabling Act: German Reichstag grants Adolph Hitler dictatorial powers
1933
Kroll Opera in Berlin opens
Kroll Opera in Berlin opens
1934
US Congress accepts Philippines independence in 1945
US Congress accepts Philippines independence in 1945
1936
Italy, Austria and Hungary sign Pact of Rome
Italy, Austria and Hungary sign Pact of Rome
1937
LA Railway Co starts using PCC streetcars
LA Railway Co starts using PCC streetcars
1938
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis frees 74 St. L Cardinals minor leaguers
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis frees 74 St. L Cardinals minor leaguers
1940
1st radio broadcast of "Truth or Consequences" on CBS
1st radio broadcast of "Truth or Consequences" on CBS
1940
All-India-Moslem League calls for a Moslem homeland
All-India-Moslem League calls for a Moslem homeland
1942
2,500 Jews of Lublin massacred or deported
2,500 Jews of Lublin massacred or deported
1942
Japanese forces occupy Andaman Islands in Indian Ocean
Japanese forces occupy Andaman Islands in Indian Ocean
1942
US move native-born of Japanese ancestry into detention centers
US move native-born of Japanese ancestry into detention centers
1943
German counter attack on US lines in Tunisia
German counter attack on US lines in Tunisia
1944
Bomb assassination against Southern Tirol congregation in Rome, 33 die
Bomb assassination against Southern Tirol congregation in Rome, 33 die
1944
Nicholas Alkemade falls 5,500 m without a parachute and lives
Nicholas Alkemade falls 5,500 m without a parachute and lives
1945
British 7th Black Watch crosses the Rhine
British 7th Black Watch crosses the Rhine
1945
Largest operation in Pacific war, 1,500 US Navy ships bomb Okinawa
Largest operation in Pacific war, 1,500 US Navy ships bomb Okinawa
1950
"Great to Be Alive" opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 52 performances
"Great to Be Alive" opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 52 performances
1950
Sophocles Venizelos forms liberal Greeks government
Sophocles Venizelos forms liberal Greeks government
1950
UN World Meteorological Organization established
UN World Meteorological Organization established
1951
Wages in France increase 11%
Wages in France increase 11%
1952
Rangers with less than 14 minutes to go blow a 6-2 lead, losing 7-6 to Chicago Black Hawks. Mosienko scores 3 times in 21 seconds
Rangers with less than 14 minutes to go blow a 6-2 lead, losing 7-6 to Chicago Black Hawks. Mosienko scores 3 times in 21 seconds
1956
Pakistan proclaimed an Islamic Republic in Commonwealth (National Day)
Pakistan proclaimed an Islamic Republic in Commonwealth (National Day)
1956
Sudan becomes independent
Sudan becomes independent
1957
US army sells last homing pigeons
US army sells last homing pigeons
1960
Explorer (8) fails to reach Earth orbit
Explorer (8) fails to reach Earth orbit
1962
JFK visits San Francisco
JFK visits San Francisco
1962
Wake Forest coach "Bones" McKinney becomes 2nd person to play and coach
Wake Forest coach "Bones" McKinney becomes 2nd person to play and coach
1962
William DeWitt buys Cin Reds for $4,625,000
William DeWitt buys Cin Reds for $4,625,000
1964
UNCTAD 1 world conference opens in Geneva
UNCTAD 1 world conference opens in Geneva
1965
Gemini 3 launched, 1st US 2-man space flight (Grissom & Young)
Gemini 3 launched, 1st US 2-man space flight (Grissom & Young)
1965
Moroccan army shoots on demonstrators, about 100 killed
Moroccan army shoots on demonstrators, about 100 killed
1966
1st official meeting after 400 years of Catholic and Anglican Church
1st official meeting after 400 years of Catholic and Anglican Church
1968
Rev Walter Fauntroy, is 1st non-voting congressional delegate from DC
Rev Walter Fauntroy, is 1st non-voting congressional delegate from DC
1969
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Port Charlotte Golf Invitational
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Port Charlotte Golf Invitational
1969
Rally for Decency (Miami)
Rally for Decency (Miami)
1971
Dutch 2nd Chamber accept simplified divorce
Dutch 2nd Chamber accept simplified divorce
1972
Evil Knievel breaks 93 bones after successfully clearing 35 cars
Evil Knievel breaks 93 bones after successfully clearing 35 cars
1972
New York Yanks agree to continue playing ball in the Bronx
New York Yanks agree to continue playing ball in the Bronx
1973
Yoko Ono is granted permanent residence in US
Yoko Ono is granted permanent residence in US
1975
Sue Roberts wins LPGA Bing Crosby International Golf Classic
Sue Roberts wins LPGA Bing Crosby International Golf Classic
1976
International Bill of Rights goes into effect (35 nations ratifying)
International Bill of Rights goes into effect (35 nations ratifying)
1979
Larry Holmes TKOs Osvaldo Ocasio in 7 for heavyweight boxing title
Larry Holmes TKOs Osvaldo Ocasio in 7 for heavyweight boxing title
1979
Wings release "Goodnight Tonight"
Wings release "Goodnight Tonight"
1980
Donna Caponi Young Pro-Am wins LPGA National Golf Tournament
Donna Caponi Young Pro-Am wins LPGA National Golf Tournament
1980
Shah of Iran arrives in Egypt
Shah of Iran arrives in Egypt
1981
Supreme Court rules states could require, with some exceptions, parental notification when teen-age girls sought abortions
Supreme Court rules states could require, with some exceptions, parental notification when teen-age girls sought abortions
1981
Supreme Court upholds law making statutory rape a crime only for men
Supreme Court upholds law making statutory rape a crime only for men
1982
Guatemala military coup under General Rios Montt, President Romeo Lucas flees
Guatemala military coup under General Rios Montt, President Romeo Lucas flees
1983
US President Ronald Reagan introduces "Star Wars"-plan (SDI)
US President Ronald Reagan introduces "Star Wars"-plan (SDI)
1984
Ice Dance Championship at Ottawa won by J Torvill and Chris Dean (GRB)
Ice Dance Championship at Ottawa won by J Torvill and Chris Dean (GRB)
1984
Ice Pairs Championship at Ottawa won by Underhill and Paul Martini (CAN)
Ice Pairs Championship at Ottawa won by Underhill and Paul Martini (CAN)
1984
Ladies Fig Skating Championship in Ottawa won by Katarina Witt (GDR)
Ladies Fig Skating Championship in Ottawa won by Katarina Witt (GDR)
1985
Billy Joel weds supermodel Christie Brinkley
Billy Joel weds supermodel Christie Brinkley
1985
Discovery moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-D mission
Discovery moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-D mission
1986
6th Golden Raspberry Awards: Rambo: First Blood Part II wins
6th Golden Raspberry Awards: Rambo: First Blood Part II wins
1986
Heavyweight Trevor Berbick KOs Pinklon Thomas
Heavyweight Trevor Berbick KOs Pinklon Thomas
1986
Penny Pulz wins LPGA Circle K Tucson Golf Open
Penny Pulz wins LPGA Circle K Tucson Golf Open
1987
Soap "Bold and the Beautiful" premieres
Soap "Bold and the Beautiful" premieres
1987
US offers military protection to Kuwaiti ships in the Persian Gulf
US offers military protection to Kuwaiti ships in the Persian Gulf
1987
West Germany SPD Chairman Willy Brandt resigns
West Germany SPD Chairman Willy Brandt resigns
1989
2 Utah scientists claim they have produced fusion at room temperature
2 Utah scientists claim they have produced fusion at room temperature
1989
Joel Steinberg sentenced to 25 yrs for killing his adopted daughter
Joel Steinberg sentenced to 25 yrs for killing his adopted daughter
1990
Former Exxon Valdez Captain Joseph Hazelwood ordered to help clean up Prince William Sound and pay $50,000 in restitution for 1989 oil spill
Former Exxon Valdez Captain Joseph Hazelwood ordered to help clean up Prince William Sound and pay $50,000 in restitution for 1989 oil spill
1991
1st World League of American Football games, London beats Frankfurt 24-11, Sacramento beats Raleigh-Dur 9-3 and Mont beats Birmingham 20-5
1st World League of American Football games, London beats Frankfurt 24-11, Sacramento beats Raleigh-Dur 9-3 and Mont beats Birmingham 20-5
1991
20 Tornadoes kill 5 in Tennessee
20 Tornadoes kill 5 in Tennessee
1991
Sergei Bubka pole vaults world record indoor (6.12m)
Sergei Bubka pole vaults world record indoor (6.12m)
1992
Florida Marlins begin selling tickets
Florida Marlins begin selling tickets
1993
Belgian government of Dehaene, resigns
Belgian government of Dehaene, resigns
1993
New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns get into a major brawl
New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns get into a major brawl
1994
Graeme Obree bicycles world record 10 km (11:28)
Graeme Obree bicycles world record 10 km (11:28)
1994
Howard Stern formally announces his Libertarian run for New York Governor
Howard Stern formally announces his Libertarian run for New York Governor
1994
Joey Buttafuoco, released from jail after 4 months and 9 days
Joey Buttafuoco, released from jail after 4 months and 9 days
1994
Richard Jacobs buys naming rights to Indians new ball park at Gateway for $13.8 million (renamed Jacobs Field)
Richard Jacobs buys naming rights to Indians new ball park at Gateway for $13.8 million (renamed Jacobs Field)
1994
Russian Airbus A-310 crashes in Siberia (74-75 killed)
Russian Airbus A-310 crashes in Siberia (74-75 killed)
1994
Wayne Gretzky sets NHL record with 802 goals scored
Wayne Gretzky sets NHL record with 802 goals scored
1995
"How To Succeed in Business..." opens at R Rodgers NYC for 548 performances
"How To Succeed in Business..." opens at R Rodgers NYC for 548 performances
1995
Dollar equals 88.41 yen (record)
Dollar equals 88.41 yen (record)
1997
"Mandy Patinkin in Concert, " closes at Lyceum Theater, New York City
"Mandy Patinkin in Concert, " closes at Lyceum Theater, New York City
1997
17th Golden Raspberry Awards: Striptease wins
17th Golden Raspberry Awards: Striptease wins
1997
Betsy King wins LPGA Standard Register PING
Betsy King wins LPGA Standard Register PING
1997
Liberty Legends of Senior Golf
Liberty Legends of Senior Golf
1997
Phil Mickelson wins Bay Hill Golf Invitiational
Phil Mickelson wins Bay Hill Golf Invitiational
1997
Wins Standard Register PING
Wins Standard Register PING
1997
Wrestlemania XIII in Chicago, Undertaker beats Psycho Sid for title
Wrestlemania XIII in Chicago, Undertaker beats Psycho Sid for title
1998
70th Academy Awards
70th Academy Awards