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1501
Cesare Borgia returns in triumph to Rome from Romagna
Cesare Borgia returns in triumph to Rome from Romagna
1536
Francois Rabelais absolved of apostasy by Pope Paul III
Francois Rabelais absolved of apostasy by Pope Paul III
1562
Edict of St. Germain recognizes Huguenots in France
Edict of St. Germain recognizes Huguenots in France
1584
Bohemia adopts Gregorian calendar
Bohemia adopts Gregorian calendar
1595
French King Henri IV declares war on Spain
French King Henri IV declares war on Spain
1601
France gains Bresse, Bugey, Valromey and Gex in treaty with Spain
France gains Bresse, Bugey, Valromey and Gex in treaty with Spain
1718
Avalanche destroys every building in Leukerbad, Switz; kills 53
Avalanche destroys every building in Leukerbad, Switz; kills 53
1746
Battle of Falkirk, Scotland-Edward I defeats and massacres Scots
Battle of Falkirk, Scotland-Edward I defeats and massacres Scots
1757
German Diet declares war on Prussia
German Diet declares war on Prussia
1775
9 old women burnt as witches for causing bad harvests, Kalisk, Pol
9 old women burnt as witches for causing bad harvests, Kalisk, Pol
1827
Duke of Wellington appointed British Supreme Commander
Duke of Wellington appointed British Supreme Commander
1832
Johannes van den Bosch appointed Governor-General of Dutch-Indies
Johannes van den Bosch appointed Governor-General of Dutch-Indies
1852
British recognize independence of Transvaal (in South Africa)
British recognize independence of Transvaal (in South Africa)
1861
Flush toilet patented by Mr Thomas Crapper (Honest!)
Flush toilet patented by Mr Thomas Crapper (Honest!)
1863
Civil War skirmish near Newtown, Virginia
Civil War skirmish near Newtown, Virginia
1871
1st cable car patented, by Andrew S Hallidie (begins service in 1873)
1st cable car patented, by Andrew S Hallidie (begins service in 1873)
1874
Armed Democrats seize Texas government ending Radical Reconstruction
Armed Democrats seize Texas government ending Radical Reconstruction
1882
1st Dutch female Physician Aletta Jacobs opens office
1st Dutch female Physician Aletta Jacobs opens office
1885
Brits beat Mahdists at Battle of Abu Klea in Sudan
Brits beat Mahdists at Battle of Abu Klea in Sudan
1893
Queen Liliuokalani deposed, Kingdom of Hawaii becomes a Republic
Queen Liliuokalani deposed, Kingdom of Hawaii becomes a Republic
1895
French President Casimir-Perier resigns
French President Casimir-Perier resigns
1899
US takes possession of Wake Island in Pacific
US takes possession of Wake Island in Pacific
1905
Punchboards patented by Charles Brewer and C G Scannell, Chicago
Punchboards patented by Charles Brewer and C G Scannell, Chicago
1911
Failed assassination attempt on Premier Briand in French Assembly
Failed assassination attempt on Premier Briand in French Assembly
1912
Robert Scott expedition arrives at South Pole, 1 month after Amundsen
Robert Scott expedition arrives at South Pole, 1 month after Amundsen
1915
Russia occupies Bukovina and Western Ukraine
Russia occupies Bukovina and Western Ukraine
1916
1st PGA Championship: Jim Barnes at Siwanoy Country Club - Bronxville, New York
1st PGA Championship: Jim Barnes at Siwanoy Country Club - Bronxville, New York
1916
Professional Golfer Association (PGA) forms in New York City
Professional Golfer Association (PGA) forms in New York City
1917
US pays Denmark $25 million for Virgin Islands (or 3 / 21)
US pays Denmark $25 million for Virgin Islands (or 3 / 21)
1920
Paul Deschanel elected President of France
Paul Deschanel elected President of France
1923
Belgian Working people Party protest against occupied Ruhrgebied
Belgian Working people Party protest against occupied Ruhrgebied
1926
George Burns marries Gracie Allen
George Burns marries Gracie Allen
1928
1st fully automatic photographic film developing machine patented
1st fully automatic photographic film developing machine patented
1929
Popeye makes 1st appearance, in comic strip "Thimble Theater"
Popeye makes 1st appearance, in comic strip "Thimble Theater"
1933
Bradman takes second Test wicket, Hammond, bowled
Bradman takes second Test wicket, Hammond, bowled
1934
Carl Hubbell, NL MVP winner, gets $18,000 contract by the New York Giants
Carl Hubbell, NL MVP winner, gets $18,000 contract by the New York Giants
1934
Electric Home and Farm Authority incorporated
Electric Home and Farm Authority incorporated
1934
New York Giants reward MVP pitcher Carl Hubbell with $18,000 contract
New York Giants reward MVP pitcher Carl Hubbell with $18,000 contract
1938
Supreme Soviet elects Michail Kalinin as presidium chairman
Supreme Soviet elects Michail Kalinin as presidium chairman
1939
Ed Barrow is elected Yankee President succeeding deceased J Ruppert
Ed Barrow is elected Yankee President succeeding deceased J Ruppert
1943
Tin Can Drive Day
Tin Can Drive Day
1944
Korvet Violet sinks U-641 in Atlantic Ocean
Korvet Violet sinks U-641 in Atlantic Ocean
1945
Auschwitz concentration camp begins evacuation
Auschwitz concentration camp begins evacuation
1945
Gilbert Dodds, record miler (4:05.3), retires to do gospel work
Gilbert Dodds, record miler (4:05.3), retires to do gospel work
1945
Liberation of Warsaw by Soviet troops (end of Nazi occupation)
Liberation of Warsaw by Soviet troops (end of Nazi occupation)
1945
Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews from the Nazis, arrested by secret police in Hungary
Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews from the Nazis, arrested by secret police in Hungary
1946
United Nations Security Council holds its 1st meeting
United Nations Security Council holds its 1st meeting
1947
Muiden Netherlands ammunition factory explodes, 16 die
Muiden Netherlands ammunition factory explodes, 16 die
1948
Netherlands and Indonesia agree to a cease fire
Netherlands and Indonesia agree to a cease fire
1948
Trial of 11 US Communist party members begins in New York City
Trial of 11 US Communist party members begins in New York City
1950
"Alive & Kicking" opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 46 performances
"Alive & Kicking" opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 46 performances
1951
China refuses ceases-fire in Korea
China refuses ceases-fire in Korea
1954
NFL Pro Bowl: East beats West 20-9
NFL Pro Bowl: East beats West 20-9
1954
Suggs Louise wins LPGA Sea Island Golf Open (Cloister)
Suggs Louise wins LPGA Sea Island Golf Open (Cloister)
1955
Submarine Nautilus begins 1st nuclear-powered test voyage
Submarine Nautilus begins 1st nuclear-powered test voyage
1957
9-county commission recommends creation of BART
9-county commission recommends creation of BART
1959
"Say, Darling" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 332 performances
"Say, Darling" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 332 performances
1960
NFL Pro Bowl: West beats East 38-21
NFL Pro Bowl: West beats East 38-21
1962
A NASA civilian pilot Neil A Armstrong takes X-15 to 40,690 m
A NASA civilian pilot Neil A Armstrong takes X-15 to 40,690 m
1963
Joe Walker takes X-15 to altitude of 82 km
Joe Walker takes X-15 to altitude of 82 km
1963
Wilt Chamberlain of NBA SF Warriors scores 67 points vs. LA
Wilt Chamberlain of NBA SF Warriors scores 67 points vs. LA
1966
B-52 / KC-135 tankers crash near Spanish coast at Palomares, 7 die
B-52 / KC-135 tankers crash near Spanish coast at Palomares, 7 die
1966
Martin Luther King Jr opens campaign in Chicago
Martin Luther King Jr opens campaign in Chicago
1968
Soyuz 4 and 5 completed 1st docking of 2 manned spacecraft
Soyuz 4 and 5 completed 1st docking of 2 manned spacecraft
1969
Beatles release Yellow Submarine album in the UK
Beatles release Yellow Submarine album in the UK
1969
Debut album of Led Zeppelin released in US
Debut album of Led Zeppelin released in US
1969
Soyuz 5 lands
Soyuz 5 lands
1970
357 baseball players are available in the free-agent draft
357 baseball players are available in the free-agent draft
1970
AFL Pro Bowl: West beats East 26-3
AFL Pro Bowl: West beats East 26-3
1970
John M Burgess installed as Bishop of Protestant Episcopals (Mass)
John M Burgess installed as Bishop of Protestant Episcopals (Mass)
1970
Sporting News names Willie Mays as Player of the Decade for the 1960s
Sporting News names Willie Mays as Player of the Decade for the 1960s
1971
Super Bowl V: Baltimore Colts-16, Dallas Cowboys-13 in Miami Super Bowl MVP: Chuck Howley, Dallas, LB
Super Bowl V: Baltimore Colts-16, Dallas Cowboys-13 in Miami Super Bowl MVP: Chuck Howley, Dallas, LB
1973
City of Amsterdam decides to support Hanoi
City of Amsterdam decides to support Hanoi
1973
New Philippine constitution names Marcos President for life
New Philippine constitution names Marcos President for life
1976
"I Write the Songs" by Barry Manilow hits #1
"I Write the Songs" by Barry Manilow hits #1
1976
Hermes rocket launched by European Space Agency
Hermes rocket launched by European Space Agency
1977
Kansas City releases Tommy Davis, ends an 18-year career with 10 teams
Kansas City releases Tommy Davis, ends an 18-year career with 10 teams
1977
NFL Pro Bowl: AFC beats NFC 24-14
NFL Pro Bowl: AFC beats NFC 24-14
1977
Zaire President Mobutu visits Belgium
Zaire President Mobutu visits Belgium
1979
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi flees Iran
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi flees Iran
1980
NASA launches Fltsatcom-3
NASA launches Fltsatcom-3
1981
Philippino President Marcos ends state of siege
Philippino President Marcos ends state of siege
1983
10th American Music Award: Kenny Rogers
10th American Music Award: Kenny Rogers
1983
Alabama Gov George C Wallace, becomes Governor for record 4th time
Alabama Gov George C Wallace, becomes Governor for record 4th time
1983
Nigeria expels 2 million illegal aliens, mostly Ghanaians
Nigeria expels 2 million illegal aliens, mostly Ghanaians
1984
Supreme Court rules (5-4) oks private use of home VCRs to tape TV programs for later viewing does not violate federal copyright laws
Supreme Court rules (5-4) oks private use of home VCRs to tape TV programs for later viewing does not violate federal copyright laws
1985
Azharuddin scores second Test century in second Test (vs. England)
Azharuddin scores second Test century in second Test (vs. England)
1986
Tim Witherspoon beats Tony Tubbs in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Tim Witherspoon beats Tony Tubbs in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
1987
President Reagan signs secret order permitting covert sale of arms to Iran
President Reagan signs secret order permitting covert sale of arms to Iran
1988
"Teddy & Alice" closes at Minskoff Theater NYC after 77 performances
"Teddy & Alice" closes at Minskoff Theater NYC after 77 performances
1988
Leslie Manigay elected President of Haiti
Leslie Manigay elected President of Haiti
1989
Al Arbour wins his 600th NHL game as coach
Al Arbour wins his 600th NHL game as coach
1989
Gunman opens fire in California schoolyard; 5 students slain, 30 wounded
Gunman opens fire in California schoolyard; 5 students slain, 30 wounded
1989
Murden and Metz are 1st women to reach South Pole overland (on skis)
Murden and Metz are 1st women to reach South Pole overland (on skis)
1989
Phoenix Suns cancel game at Miami Heat, due to racial unrest in Miami
Phoenix Suns cancel game at Miami Heat, due to racial unrest in Miami
1990
5th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards: Bobby Darin
5th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards: Bobby Darin
1991
Iraq fires 8 Scud missiles on Israel
Iraq fires 8 Scud missiles on Israel
1991
Mountie Jacques Rougeau beats Hart for WWF intercontinental title
Mountie Jacques Rougeau beats Hart for WWF intercontinental title
1991
Operation Desert Storm begins-US led allies vs. Iraq
Operation Desert Storm begins-US led allies vs. Iraq
1991
Operation Desert Storm: 1st US pilot shot down (Jeffrey Zahn)
Operation Desert Storm: 1st US pilot shot down (Jeffrey Zahn)
1992
Sarah Ferguson attends dinner of Everglades club (club excludes Jews)
Sarah Ferguson attends dinner of Everglades club (club excludes Jews)
1993
14th ACE Cable Awards: HBO wins 32 awards
14th ACE Cable Awards: HBO wins 32 awards
1993
Russian Irina Privalova cycles world record 300m indoor (35.45")
Russian Irina Privalova cycles world record 300m indoor (35.45")
1994
6.6 Earthquake hits Los Angeles killing 60, $30B in damage
6.6 Earthquake hits Los Angeles killing 60, $30B in damage
1994
Liz Taylor released from the hospital after hip treatment
Liz Taylor released from the hospital after hip treatment
1995
"Carousel" closes at Beaumont Theater NYC after 322 performances
"Carousel" closes at Beaumont Theater NYC after 322 performances
1995
7.2 earthquake destroys Kobe Japan (5,372 die)
7.2 earthquake destroys Kobe Japan (5,372 die)
1995
Australia beat Australia A 2-0 to win the World Series Cup
Australia beat Australia A 2-0 to win the World Series Cup
1995
LA Rams announce that they are moving to St. Louis
LA Rams announce that they are moving to St. Louis
1997
NBA suspends Dennis Rodman indefinitely / $25,000 for kicking cameraman
NBA suspends Dennis Rodman indefinitely / $25,000 for kicking cameraman
1998
President Clinton faces sexual harassment charges from Paula Jones
President Clinton faces sexual harassment charges from Paula Jones