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1079
Omar ibn Ibrahim al-Chajjam completes Jalali-calendar
Omar ibn Ibrahim al-Chajjam completes Jalali-calendar
1205
Aken, [Philips van Zwaben], crowned Roman-Catholic German King
Aken, [Philips van Zwaben], crowned Roman-Catholic German King
1323
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris
1447
Tommaso Parentucelli succeeds Pope Eugene IV as Nicolas V
Tommaso Parentucelli succeeds Pope Eugene IV as Nicolas V
1460
Treaty of Alcacovas-Portugal gives Castile Canary Is for W Africa
Treaty of Alcacovas-Portugal gives Castile Canary Is for W Africa
1521
Magellan discovers Guam
Magellan discovers Guam
1579
Veluwe joins Union of Utrecht
Veluwe joins Union of Utrecht
1590
Earl Mauritius conquerors Breda "turfschip of Breda"
Earl Mauritius conquerors Breda "turfschip of Breda"
1628
Emperor Ferdinand II delegates Restitutie-edict
Emperor Ferdinand II delegates Restitutie-edict
1646
Joseph Jenkes, MA, receives 1st colonial machine patent
Joseph Jenkes, MA, receives 1st colonial machine patent
1664
King Louis XIV and Emperor of Brandenburg signs covenant
King Louis XIV and Emperor of Brandenburg signs covenant
1665
Philosophical Transactions of Royal Society starts publishing
Philosophical Transactions of Royal Society starts publishing
1714
Peace of Rastatt - French Emperor Charles VI of Habsburg
Peace of Rastatt - French Emperor Charles VI of Habsburg
1728
Spain and England sign (1st) Convention of Pardo
Spain and England sign (1st) Convention of Pardo
1775
1st Negro Mason in US initiated, Boston
1st Negro Mason in US initiated, Boston
1808
1st college orchestra in US founded, at Harvard
1st college orchestra in US founded, at Harvard
1810
Illinois passes 1st state vaccination legislation in US
Illinois passes 1st state vaccination legislation in US
1816
Jews are expelled from Free city of Lubeck Germany
Jews are expelled from Free city of Lubeck Germany
1831
Edgar Allen Poe removed from West Point milt academy
Edgar Allen Poe removed from West Point milt academy
1834
Toronto incorporated with William Lyon Mackenzie as its 1st mayor
Toronto incorporated with William Lyon Mackenzie as its 1st mayor
1836
3,000 Mexicans beat 182 Texans at the Alamo, after 13 day fight
3,000 Mexicans beat 182 Texans at the Alamo, after 13 day fight
1855
Gustave Flaubert writes goodbye to Louise Colet
Gustave Flaubert writes goodbye to Louise Colet
1857
Dred Scott Decision: Supreme Court rules slaves cannot be citizens
Dred Scott Decision: Supreme Court rules slaves cannot be citizens
1861
Provisionary Confederate Congress establishes Confederate Army
Provisionary Confederate Congress establishes Confederate Army
1862
Battle of Pea Ridge, AR (Elkhorn Tavern)
Battle of Pea Ridge, AR (Elkhorn Tavern)
1865
Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida
Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida
1865
President Lincolns 2nd Inaugural Ball
President Lincolns 2nd Inaugural Ball
1882
Monarch Milan Obrenovic of Serbia crowns himself King
Monarch Milan Obrenovic of Serbia crowns himself King
1886
1st US alternating current power plant starts, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
1st US alternating current power plant starts, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
1896
1st auto in Detroit, Charles B King rides his "Horseless Carriage"
1st auto in Detroit, Charles B King rides his "Horseless Carriage"
1899
"Asprin" patented by Felix Hoffmann
"Asprin" patented by Felix Hoffmann
1906
Cubs sign 3rd baseman Harry Steinfeldt to complete Tinker-Evers-Chance
Cubs sign 3rd baseman Harry Steinfeldt to complete Tinker-Evers-Chance
1906
Heavy storm bursts dike flooding Vlissingen, Netherlands
Heavy storm bursts dike flooding Vlissingen, Netherlands
1906
Nora Blatch is 1st woman elected to American Soc of Civil Engineers
Nora Blatch is 1st woman elected to American Soc of Civil Engineers
1915
Greek King Constantine I fires Premier Venizelos
Greek King Constantine I fires Premier Venizelos
1918
US naval boat "Cyclops" disappears in Bermuda Triangle
US naval boat "Cyclops" disappears in Bermuda Triangle
1919
NHL Championship: Montreal Canadiens beat Ottawa Senators, 3 games to 1 with 1 tie
NHL Championship: Montreal Canadiens beat Ottawa Senators, 3 games to 1 with 1 tie
1921
Police in Sunbury Penn issue an edict requiring Women to wear skirts at least 4 inches below the knee
Police in Sunbury Penn issue an edict requiring Women to wear skirts at least 4 inches below the knee
1922
Babe Ruth signs 3 years at $52,000 a year New York Yankee contract
Babe Ruth signs 3 years at $52,000 a year New York Yankee contract
1923
Cards announce their players will wear numbers on their uniforms
Cards announce their players will wear numbers on their uniforms
1924
British Labour government cuts military budget
British Labour government cuts military budget
1926
China asks for a seat in the Security council
China asks for a seat in the Security council
1929
Turkey and Bulgaria sign friendship treaty
Turkey and Bulgaria sign friendship treaty
1933
FDR declares a nationwide bank holiday
FDR declares a nationwide bank holiday
1933
Poland occupies free city Danzig (Gdansk)
Poland occupies free city Danzig (Gdansk)
1935
Frank Bartell (Czech), cycles record 80.584 mph in LA
Frank Bartell (Czech), cycles record 80.584 mph in LA
1936
Belgium ends Locarno-pact
Belgium ends Locarno-pact
1940
1st US telecast from an airplane, New York City
1st US telecast from an airplane, New York City
1943
Battle at Medenine, North-Africa: Rommels assault attack
Battle at Medenine, North-Africa: Rommels assault attack
1943
Sukarno asks for cooperation with Japanese occupiers
Sukarno asks for cooperation with Japanese occupiers
1944
USAF begins daylight bombing of Berlin
USAF begins daylight bombing of Berlin
1945
117 SD-prisoners executed at Savage Farm
117 SD-prisoners executed at Savage Farm
1945
Chinese 38th division occupies Lashio
Chinese 38th division occupies Lashio
1945
Erich Honnecker and Erich Hanke flee Nazis
Erich Honnecker and Erich Hanke flee Nazis
1946
France recognizes Vietnam statehood within Indo-Chinese federation
France recognizes Vietnam statehood within Indo-Chinese federation
1947
XB-45, 1st US 4-engine jet bomber, makes 1st test flight, Muroc, California
XB-45, 1st US 4-engine jet bomber, makes 1st test flight, Muroc, California
1950
Silly Putty invented
Silly Putty invented
1951
Belgium extends conscription to 24 months
Belgium extends conscription to 24 months
1953
Malenkov becomes Chairman of the USSR
Malenkov becomes Chairman of the USSR
1955
Jackie Pung wins LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open
Jackie Pung wins LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open
1957
Ghana (formerly Gold Coast) declares independence from the UK
Ghana (formerly Gold Coast) declares independence from the UK
1959
11st Emmy Awards: Playhouse 90, Jack Benny Show, Raymond Burr
11st Emmy Awards: Playhouse 90, Jack Benny Show, Raymond Burr
1959
Farthest radio signal heard (Pioneer IV, 400,000 miles)
Farthest radio signal heard (Pioneer IV, 400,000 miles)
1961
1st London minicabs introduced
1st London minicabs introduced
1961
Dutch guilder revalued 4.74%
Dutch guilder revalued 4.74%
1962
St. Louis vote to build a new downtown stadium for the Cardinals
St. Louis vote to build a new downtown stadium for the Cardinals
1962
US promise Thailand assistance against communist aggression
US promise Thailand assistance against communist aggression
1964
Constantine succeeds Paul I as King of Greece
Constantine succeeds Paul I as King of Greece
1964
Elijah Muhammad renames Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali
Elijah Muhammad renames Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali
1965
"How to Succeed in Business" closes at 46th St. NYC after 1415 performances
"How to Succeed in Business" closes at 46th St. NYC after 1415 performances
1965
1st nonstop helicopter crossing of North America, JR Willford
1st nonstop helicopter crossing of North America, JR Willford
1967
2nd Academy of Country Music Awards
2nd Academy of Country Music Awards
1967
Jimmy Hoffa enters Lewisburg Federal Prison
Jimmy Hoffa enters Lewisburg Federal Prison
1967
Muhammad Ali is order by selective service to be inducted
Muhammad Ali is order by selective service to be inducted
1967
WACS TV channel 25 in Dawson, Georgia (PBS) begins broadcasting
WACS TV channel 25 in Dawson, Georgia (PBS) begins broadcasting
1970
Beatles release "Let it Be" in the UK
Beatles release "Let it Be" in the UK
1972
Keswick to Penrith railway officially closes
Keswick to Penrith railway officially closes
1973
In an exhibition game with the Pirates, Twins Larry Hisle becomes the 1st designated hitter (he hits 2 HRs & knocks in 7 RBIs)
In an exhibition game with the Pirates, Twins Larry Hisle becomes the 1st designated hitter (he hits 2 HRs & knocks in 7 RBIs)
1974
"Over Here" opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 341 performances
"Over Here" opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 341 performances
1974
An Italian loses a record $1,920,000 at roulette in Monte Carlo
An Italian loses a record $1,920,000 at roulette in Monte Carlo
1976
Ice Dance Championship at Gothenburg won by Pakhomova and Gorshkov (URS)
Ice Dance Championship at Gothenburg won by Pakhomova and Gorshkov (URS)
1976
Ice Pairs Championship at Gothenburg won by Rodnina and Zaitsev (URS)
Ice Pairs Championship at Gothenburg won by Rodnina and Zaitsev (URS)
1976
Worlds Ladies Fig Skating Champ in Gothenburg won by Dorothy Hamill
Worlds Ladies Fig Skating Champ in Gothenburg won by Dorothy Hamill
1978
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt shot and crippled by a sniper in Georgia
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt shot and crippled by a sniper in Georgia
1980
Emmy 7th Daytime Award presentation - Susan Lucci loses for 1st time
Emmy 7th Daytime Award presentation - Susan Lucci loses for 1st time
1980
French Academy, founded in 1635, elects it 1st woman Novelist (Marguerita Youcenar)
French Academy, founded in 1635, elects it 1st woman Novelist (Marguerita Youcenar)
1980
Princess Theater (Latin Quarter, Cotton Club) opens at 200 W 48th, New York City
Princess Theater (Latin Quarter, Cotton Club) opens at 200 W 48th, New York City
1981
Soyuz 39 returns to Earth
Soyuz 39 returns to Earth
1981
Walter Cronkite signs-off as anchorman of "CBS Evening News"
Walter Cronkite signs-off as anchorman of "CBS Evening News"
1981
Worlds Ladies Fig Skating Champ in Hartford won by Denise Biellmann
Worlds Ladies Fig Skating Champ in Hartford won by Denise Biellmann
1982
NBA highest scoring game: San Antonio beat Milwaukee 171-166 (3 OT)
NBA highest scoring game: San Antonio beat Milwaukee 171-166 (3 OT)
1982
Susan Birmingham makes loudest recorded human shout (120 dB)
Susan Birmingham makes loudest recorded human shout (120 dB)
1983
"On Your Toes" opens at Virginia Theater NYC for 505 performances
"On Your Toes" opens at Virginia Theater NYC for 505 performances
1983
Anne-Marie Palli wins LPGA Samaritan Turquoise Golf Classic
Anne-Marie Palli wins LPGA Samaritan Turquoise Golf Classic
1983
New Bedford, Mass woman charges she was gang-raped atop a pool table
New Bedford, Mass woman charges she was gang-raped atop a pool table
1983
US Football League begins its 1st season
US Football League begins its 1st season
1985
Enos Slaughter and Arky Vaughan are elected to baseball Hall of Fame
Enos Slaughter and Arky Vaughan are elected to baseball Hall of Fame
1985
Mike Tyson KOs Hector Mercedes in 1 round in his 1st pro fight
Mike Tyson KOs Hector Mercedes in 1 round in his 1st pro fight
1985
Yul Brynner appears in his 4,500th performance of "King & I"
Yul Brynner appears in his 4,500th performance of "King & I"
1987
6.8 earthquake hits Ecuador, kills 100
6.8 earthquake hits Ecuador, kills 100
1987
Belgium ferry boat "Herald of Free Enterprise" capsizes / sinks; 192 die
Belgium ferry boat "Herald of Free Enterprise" capsizes / sinks; 192 die
1988
18th Easter Seal Telethon raises $35,200,000
18th Easter Seal Telethon raises $35,200,000
1988
3 IRA suspects were shot dead in Gibraltar by SAS officers
3 IRA suspects were shot dead in Gibraltar by SAS officers
1988
Julie Krone becomes winningest female jockey (1205 victories)
Julie Krone becomes winningest female jockey (1205 victories)
1988
Orville Moodey shoots 63 at Seniors golf tournament
Orville Moodey shoots 63 at Seniors golf tournament
1989
Yanks beat Mets 6-4 in exhibition game (1st meeting since 1985)
Yanks beat Mets 6-4 in exhibition game (1st meeting since 1985)
1990
SR-71 sets a transcontinental record, flying 2,404 miles in 1:08:17
SR-71 sets a transcontinental record, flying 2,404 miles in 1:08:17
1992
Yankee pitcher Pascual Perez suspended for 1 year due to cocaine
Yankee pitcher Pascual Perez suspended for 1 year due to cocaine
1994
Colin Jackson runs world record 60m hurdles indoor (7.30 seconds)
Colin Jackson runs world record 60m hurdles indoor (7.30 seconds)
1994
United Arab Emirates beat Kenya by 2 wickets to win ICC Trophy
United Arab Emirates beat Kenya by 2 wickets to win ICC Trophy
1995
9th American Comedy Award: Rodney Dangerfield
9th American Comedy Award: Rodney Dangerfield
1995
American Express Travel begins charging for domestic air tickets
American Express Travel begins charging for domestic air tickets
1995
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Phoenix AZ on KEDJ 106.3 / 100.3 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Phoenix AZ on KEDJ 106.3 / 100.3 FM
1995
US 4.5 cents equals 156.30 Dutch guilder (record)
US 4.5 cents equals 156.30 Dutch guilder (record)
1996
10th American Comedy Award
10th American Comedy Award
1996
2nd Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
2nd Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
1998
1st time the British flag is flown over Buckingham Palace
1st time the British flag is flown over Buckingham Palace
1998
Matt Beck, an angry lottery accountant kills 4 at Conn state lottery
Matt Beck, an angry lottery accountant kills 4 at Conn state lottery