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Battle at Fulford: Norway King Harald III Hardrada beats British militia
Battle at Fulford: Norway King Harald III Hardrada beats British militia
1192
English King Richard I the Lion hearted, captured
English King Richard I the Lion hearted, captured
1348
Jews in Zurich Switzerland are accused of poisoning wells
Jews in Zurich Switzerland are accused of poisoning wells
1435
Treaty of Atrecht: Philip of Bourgondy vs. French King Charles II
Treaty of Atrecht: Philip of Bourgondy vs. French King Charles II
1451
Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa orders Jews of Holland to wear a badge
Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa orders Jews of Holland to wear a badge
1589
Battle at Arques: French King Henri IV beats Catholic League
Battle at Arques: French King Henri IV beats Catholic League
1591
French bishops recognize Henri IV as King of France
French bishops recognize Henri IV as King of France
1621
King James of England gives Canada to Sir Alexander Sterling
King James of England gives Canada to Sir Alexander Sterling
1676
Benedetto Odescalchi elected as Pope Innocent XI
Benedetto Odescalchi elected as Pope Innocent XI
1677
John and Nicolaas van der Heyden patents fire extinguisher
John and Nicolaas van der Heyden patents fire extinguisher
1745
Battle at Preston Pans: Bonnie Prince Charles beats English army
Battle at Preston Pans: Bonnie Prince Charles beats English army
1746
French expeditionary army occupies Labourdonnais and Dupleix Madras
French expeditionary army occupies Labourdonnais and Dupleix Madras
1776
Great fire in New York
Great fire in New York
1776
Nathan Hale, spied on British for American rebels, arrested
Nathan Hale, spied on British for American rebels, arrested
1784
1st daily newspaper in America (Penns Packet & General Advertiser)
1st daily newspaper in America (Penns Packet & General Advertiser)
1784
Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser 1st success US daily newspaper
Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser 1st success US daily newspaper
1792
1st French Republic forms
1st French Republic forms
1814
"Star Spangled Banner" published as a poem
"Star Spangled Banner" published as a poem
1815
King Willem I takes oath in Brussels
King Willem I takes oath in Brussels
1823
Moroni 1st appears to Joseph Smith, according to Smith
Moroni 1st appears to Joseph Smith, according to Smith
1837
Charles Tiffany founded his jewelry and china stores
Charles Tiffany founded his jewelry and china stores
1863
Union forces retreat to Chattanooga after defeat at Chickamauga
Union forces retreat to Chattanooga after defeat at Chickamauga
1872
John Henry Conyers of SC becomes 1st black student at Annapolis
John Henry Conyers of SC becomes 1st black student at Annapolis
1883
1st direct US-Brazil telegraph connection
1st direct US-Brazil telegraph connection
1885
Dutch demonstrate for general voting right
Dutch demonstrate for general voting right
1893
Frank Duryea drives 1st US made gas propelled vehicle (car)
Frank Duryea drives 1st US made gas propelled vehicle (car)
1895
1st auto manufacturer opens-Duryea Motor Wagon Company
1st auto manufacturer opens-Duryea Motor Wagon Company
1896
General Kitcheners army occupies Dongola Sudan
General Kitcheners army occupies Dongola Sudan
1897
New York Sun runs famous "Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus, " editorial
New York Sun runs famous "Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus, " editorial
1903
1st cowboy film "Kit Carson, " premieres in US
1st cowboy film "Kit Carson, " premieres in US
1905
Atlanta Life Insurance Co forms
Atlanta Life Insurance Co forms
1913
1st aerobatic maneuver, sustained inverted flight, performed in France
1st aerobatic maneuver, sustained inverted flight, performed in France
1913
Turkey and Bulgaria sign peace treaty in Constantinople
Turkey and Bulgaria sign peace treaty in Constantinople
1915
Emanuel Querido ("Kerido") begins publishing Querido
Emanuel Querido ("Kerido") begins publishing Querido
1919
33rd US Womens Tennis: Hazel H Wightman beats M Zinderstein (61 62)
33rd US Womens Tennis: Hazel H Wightman beats M Zinderstein (61 62)
1921
Gas explodes at Bradishe Aniline chemical works in Germany, 565 die
Gas explodes at Bradishe Aniline chemical works in Germany, 565 die
1921
Pope Benedictus XV donates 1 million lire to feed Russians
Pope Benedictus XV donates 1 million lire to feed Russians
1922
President Warren G Harding signs a joint resolution of approval to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine
President Warren G Harding signs a joint resolution of approval to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine
1928
"My Weekly Reader" magazine made its debut
"My Weekly Reader" magazine made its debut
1929
1st legal pass in Canada was thrown by Gerry Seiberling and 1st reception by Ralph Losie of Calgary Altomah-Tigers against Edmonton
1st legal pass in Canada was thrown by Gerry Seiberling and 1st reception by Ralph Losie of Calgary Altomah-Tigers against Edmonton
1930
Johann Ostermeyer patents flashbulb
Johann Ostermeyer patents flashbulb
1931
Britain abandons gold standard / pound devalues 20%
Britain abandons gold standard / pound devalues 20%
1933
Trial against Marinus der Lubbe opens
Trial against Marinus der Lubbe opens
1934
Typhoon strikes Honshu Island Japan, kills 4,000
Typhoon strikes Honshu Island Japan, kills 4,000
1936
Spanish fascist junta names Franco to generalissimo / Supreme Commander
Spanish fascist junta names Franco to generalissimo / Supreme Commander
1937
J R R Tolkien, publishes "Hobbit"
J R R Tolkien, publishes "Hobbit"
1938
Hurricane (183 mph winds) in New England kills 700
Hurricane (183 mph winds) in New England kills 700
1939
Reinhard Heydrich meets in Berlin to discuss final solution of Jews
Reinhard Heydrich meets in Berlin to discuss final solution of Jews
1941
US launches its 1st Liberty-ship, "Patrick Henry"
US launches its 1st Liberty-ship, "Patrick Henry"
1942
116 hostages executed by Nazis in Paris
116 hostages executed by Nazis in Paris
1943
Arundel (Solomon Island) in US hands
Arundel (Solomon Island) in US hands
1943
Lynch Triangle (Square) in Bronx named
Lynch Triangle (Square) in Bronx named
1943
Russian 13th / 61st Army reconquer Chyernigov
Russian 13th / 61st Army reconquer Chyernigov
1943
Soviet forces reach Dnjepr
Soviet forces reach Dnjepr
1944
Last British paratroopers at bridge of Arnhem surrenders
Last British paratroopers at bridge of Arnhem surrenders
1946
Indians play their final game in League Park, ending a 55-year stay
Indians play their final game in League Park, ending a 55-year stay
1948
"Texaco Star Theater" with Milton Berle premieres on NBC-TV
"Texaco Star Theater" with Milton Berle premieres on NBC-TV
1949
Federal Republic of West Germany created under 3-power occupation
Federal Republic of West Germany created under 3-power occupation
1951
Emil Zatopek runs 15,000m in record 44 min, 54.6 sec
Emil Zatopek runs 15,000m in record 44 min, 54.6 sec
1953
Allied forces form West Germany
Allied forces form West Germany
1953
KRDO TV channel 13 in Colorado Spgs-Pueblo, CO (ABC) 1st broadcast
KRDO TV channel 13 in Colorado Spgs-Pueblo, CO (ABC) 1st broadcast
1954
1st nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, commissioned
1st nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, commissioned
1954
Kleffens appointed Chairman of General Meeting UN
Kleffens appointed Chairman of General Meeting UN
1955
Last allied occupying troops leave Austria
Last allied occupying troops leave Austria
1955
Rocky Marciano KOs Archie Moore in 9 for heavyweight boxing title
Rocky Marciano KOs Archie Moore in 9 for heavyweight boxing title
1957
"Perry Mason" with Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV
"Perry Mason" with Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV
1957
German sailing school ship Pamir sails Atlantic Ocean
German sailing school ship Pamir sails Atlantic Ocean
1957
Olav V, becomes King of Norway
Olav V, becomes King of Norway
1957
Pote Sarasin forms government in Thailand
Pote Sarasin forms government in Thailand
1958
1st airplane flight exceeding 1200 hours, lands - Dallas, Texas
1st airplane flight exceeding 1200 hours, lands - Dallas, Texas
1959
600 Indian Dutch emigrate to US
600 Indian Dutch emigrate to US
1961
Antonio Abertondo swims English Channel round trip (44 miles)
Antonio Abertondo swims English Channel round trip (44 miles)
1964
Malta gains independence from Britain
Malta gains independence from Britain
1964
Reds Chico Ruiz steals home, beats Phillies 1-0. Phillies start a 10 game losing streak that gives Cards the pennant
Reds Chico Ruiz steals home, beats Phillies 1-0. Phillies start a 10 game losing streak that gives Cards the pennant
1966
5" of rain falls on New York City
5" of rain falls on New York City
1966
Jimmy Hendrix changes spelling of his name to Jimi
Jimmy Hendrix changes spelling of his name to Jimi
1969
58th Davis Cup: USA beats Romania in Cleveland (5-0)
58th Davis Cup: USA beats Romania in Cleveland (5-0)
1969
Donna Caponi Young wins LPGA Lincoln-Mercury Golf Open
Donna Caponi Young wins LPGA Lincoln-Mercury Golf Open
1969
Ron Hill wins European marathon (2:16:47.8)
Ron Hill wins European marathon (2:16:47.8)
1970
"Monday Night Football" premieres on ABC - Browns 31, Jets 21
"Monday Night Football" premieres on ABC - Browns 31, Jets 21
1970
KAPP TV channel 35 in Yakima, WA (ABC) begins broadcasting
KAPP TV channel 35 in Yakima, WA (ABC) begins broadcasting
1970
Luna 16 leaves Moon
Luna 16 leaves Moon
1970
Oakland Athletics Vida Blue no-hits Minn Twins, 6-0
Oakland Athletics Vida Blue no-hits Minn Twins, 6-0
1971
AL OKs Washington Senator move to Arlington (Texas Rangers)
AL OKs Washington Senator move to Arlington (Texas Rangers)
1972
Marcos declares martial law in Philippines
Marcos declares martial law in Philippines
1973
Jackson Pollocks painting "Blue Poles" sold for $2,000,000
Jackson Pollocks painting "Blue Poles" sold for $2,000,000
1973
Nate Archibald signs 7 yr contract with NBA Kansas City Kings for $450,000
Nate Archibald signs 7 yr contract with NBA Kansas City Kings for $450,000
1974
US Mariner 10 makes 2nd fly-by of Mercury
US Mariner 10 makes 2nd fly-by of Mercury
1975
Jo Ann Washam wins LPGA Portland Ladies Golf Classic
Jo Ann Washam wins LPGA Portland Ladies Golf Classic
1976
Wings performs in Zagreb Yugoslavia
Wings performs in Zagreb Yugoslavia
1977
US Minister of Foreign Affairs Cyrus Vance dismissed
US Minister of Foreign Affairs Cyrus Vance dismissed
1980
Donna Caponi Young wins LPGA ERA Real Estate Golf Classic
Donna Caponi Young wins LPGA ERA Real Estate Golf Classic
1980
LA Ram Johnnie Johnson scores a 99 yard interception
LA Ram Johnnie Johnson scores a 99 yard interception
1980
Richard Todd of New York Jets completes 42 passes in a game (NFL record)
Richard Todd of New York Jets completes 42 passes in a game (NFL record)
1981
Belize (British Honduras) gains independence from the UK
Belize (British Honduras) gains independence from the UK
1981
Steve Carlton strikes out NL record 3,118th (Andre Dawson)
Steve Carlton strikes out NL record 3,118th (Andre Dawson)
1982
2,251 turn out to see Expos play New York Mets at Shea Stadium
2,251 turn out to see Expos play New York Mets at Shea Stadium
1982
Devils beat Rangers 3-2 in exhibition; 1st hockey in Meadowlands (NJ)
Devils beat Rangers 3-2 in exhibition; 1st hockey in Meadowlands (NJ)
1982
San Francisco cable cars cease operations for 2 years of repairs
San Francisco cable cars cease operations for 2 years of repairs
1982
STS-5 vehicle moves to launch pad
STS-5 vehicle moves to launch pad
1983
11 killed in anti Marcos demonstrations in Manila
11 killed in anti Marcos demonstrations in Manila
1984
NASA launches Galaxy-C
NASA launches Galaxy-C
1985
Michael Spinks beats Larry Holmes in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Michael Spinks beats Larry Holmes in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
1986
38th Emmy Awards: Golden Girls, Cagney and Lacey and Michael J Fox win
38th Emmy Awards: Golden Girls, Cagney and Lacey and Michael J Fox win
1986
Miami Dan Marino passes for 6 touchdowns vs. New York Jets (51-45)
Miami Dan Marino passes for 6 touchdowns vs. New York Jets (51-45)
1986
New Orleans Saints Mel Gray returns kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown
New Orleans Saints Mel Gray returns kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown
1986
New York Jets beat Miami Dolphins 51-45 in OT; record 884 passing yards
New York Jets beat Miami Dolphins 51-45 in OT; record 884 passing yards
1986
Patty Sheehan wins LPGA Konica San Jose Golf Classic
Patty Sheehan wins LPGA Konica San Jose Golf Classic
1986
SD Padre Jimmy Jones pitchs 1-hitter in his major league debut
SD Padre Jimmy Jones pitchs 1-hitter in his major league debut
1987
3 Belgian minesweepers depart to Persians Gulf
3 Belgian minesweepers depart to Persians Gulf
1988
Mike Tyson smashes TV camera outside his Bernardsville New Jersey home
Mike Tyson smashes TV camera outside his Bernardsville New Jersey home
1990
Faye Vincent turns down White Sox bid to reinstate Minnie Minoso, 68
Faye Vincent turns down White Sox bid to reinstate Minnie Minoso, 68
1990
Oakland Athletics Bob Welch becomes 1st 25 game winner in 10 years
Oakland Athletics Bob Welch becomes 1st 25 game winner in 10 years
1990
Pirate Bobby Bond is 2nd to hit 30 HRs and steal 50 bases in a season (so he can play in 6 decades) because it is a publicity stunt
Pirate Bobby Bond is 2nd to hit 30 HRs and steal 50 bases in a season (so he can play in 6 decades) because it is a publicity stunt
1991
Armenia votes on whether to remain in Soviet Union
Armenia votes on whether to remain in Soviet Union
1991
USA Basketball announces "Dream Team" for the 1992 Olympics
USA Basketball announces "Dream Team" for the 1992 Olympics
1993
Ukraine government of Kutshma resigns
Ukraine government of Kutshma resigns
1994
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Ft Laud / Miami Florida (WBGG 105.9 FM)
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Ft Laud / Miami Florida (WBGG 105.9 FM)
1996
Christie Brinkey gets married for 4th time, she marries Peter Cook
Christie Brinkey gets married for 4th time, she marries Peter Cook
1996
John F Kennedy Jr marries Caroline Bisset
John F Kennedy Jr marries Caroline Bisset
1997
Brickyard Crossing Senior Golf Championhsip
Brickyard Crossing Senior Golf Championhsip
1997
Mike Piazza is 2nd to hit a HR out of Dodger Stadium
Mike Piazza is 2nd to hit a HR out of Dodger Stadium
1997
New York Yankee Cecil Fielder hits his 300th HR
New York Yankee Cecil Fielder hits his 300th HR
1997
Tim Herron wins Texas Golf Open shooting a 271
Tim Herron wins Texas Golf Open shooting a 271