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Batavian soldiers consecrate altar on Hercules Magusanus Rome
Batavian soldiers consecrate altar on Hercules Magusanus Rome
235
St. Pontianus ends his reign as Catholic Pope
St. Pontianus ends his reign as Catholic Pope
440
Pope Leo I the Great, installed
Pope Leo I the Great, installed
855
Benedict III begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Benedict III begins his reign as Catholic Pope
1066
William the Conqueror invade England
William the Conqueror invade England
1187
Saladins army marches into Jerusalem
Saladins army marches into Jerusalem
1227
Pope Gregory IX excommunicate German Emperor Frederik II
Pope Gregory IX excommunicate German Emperor Frederik II
1349
People of Krems Austria accuse Jews of poisoning wells
People of Krems Austria accuse Jews of poisoning wells
1364
Battle of Auray, English forces defeat French at Brittany
Battle of Auray, English forces defeat French at Brittany
1521
Turkish troops occupy Belgrade
Turkish troops occupy Belgrade
1564
Robert Dudley becomes Earl of Leicester
Robert Dudley becomes Earl of Leicester
1567
War of Religion - Huguenots try to kidnap King Charles IX
War of Religion - Huguenots try to kidnap King Charles IX
1608
Captain Newport arrives from England with supplies for colonists
Captain Newport arrives from England with supplies for colonists
1650
2nd Fronde-uprising ends
2nd Fronde-uprising ends
1650
Henry Robinson opens 1st Marriage Bureau (England)
Henry Robinson opens 1st Marriage Bureau (England)
1678
France and Brandenburg signs peace treaty
France and Brandenburg signs peace treaty
1785
Chasidic sect is excommunicated in Cracow Poland
Chasidic sect is excommunicated in Cracow Poland
1789
1st Congress adjourns
1st Congress adjourns
1789
US War Department established a regular army
US War Department established a regular army
1793
Tennis is 1st mentioned in an English sporting magazine
Tennis is 1st mentioned in an English sporting magazine
1815
King Willem I forms Order of Dutch Lion
King Willem I forms Order of Dutch Lion
1849
1st passenger train service to Peekskill New York (New Haven Railroad)
1st passenger train service to Peekskill New York (New Haven Railroad)
1853
Emigrant ship "Annie Jane" sinks off Scotland, drowning 348
Emigrant ship "Annie Jane" sinks off Scotland, drowning 348
1859
Great auroral display in US
Great auroral display in US
1863
Opera "Pescatori di Perle" is produced (Paris)
Opera "Pescatori di Perle" is produced (Paris)
1864
Battle of Waynesboro and New Market Heights, Virginia
Battle of Waynesboro and New Market Heights, Virginia
1872
"3 Fingers" Mackenzie destroys Kwahadi-Commanche village
"3 Fingers" Mackenzie destroys Kwahadi-Commanche village
1872
Kiowa-chief Lone Wolf captures Satanta and Big Tree
Kiowa-chief Lone Wolf captures Satanta and Big Tree
1875
US-Spanish relations decline in wake of Cuban rebellion
US-Spanish relations decline in wake of Cuban rebellion
1879
NL owners meeting in Buffalo adopt reserve clause, giving each team exclusive rights to their players
NL owners meeting in Buffalo adopt reserve clause, giving each team exclusive rights to their players
1890
1st pro baseball game, New York Metropolitans beat Washington Nationals 4-2 in 5 innings at Polo Grounds in New York City
1st pro baseball game, New York Metropolitans beat Washington Nationals 4-2 in 5 innings at Polo Grounds in New York City
1898
French troops reach Guinea and Sudan, Samori caught
French troops reach Guinea and Sudan, Samori caught
1902
Impresario David Belasco opens his 1st Broadway theater
Impresario David Belasco opens his 1st Broadway theater
1904
1st monument honoring Spanish American War erected (Monroeville Ohio)
1st monument honoring Spanish American War erected (Monroeville Ohio)
1906
US intervenes in Cuba ousts Dictator Estrada Palma
US intervenes in Cuba ousts Dictator Estrada Palma
1907
Construction begins on Washington National Cathedral
Construction begins on Washington National Cathedral
1908
Calgary Rugby Football Union forms
Calgary Rugby Football Union forms
1911
Yanks steal 15 bases and get 13 walks, beating Browns 16-12; with a major-league record 6 stolen bases in 1 inning
Yanks steal 15 bases and get 13 walks, beating Browns 16-12; with a major-league record 6 stolen bases in 1 inning
1912
French / British troops lands on Samoa
French / British troops lands on Samoa
1913
Sam S Shubert Theater opens at 225 W 44th St, New York City
Sam S Shubert Theater opens at 225 W 44th St, New York City
1913
Washingston Senator Walter Johnson wins his 36th game
Washingston Senator Walter Johnson wins his 36th game
1914
Boston Braves, who were in last place in mid-July, clinch NL pennant
Boston Braves, who were in last place in mid-July, clinch NL pennant
1915
1st transcontinental radio telephone message is sent
1st transcontinental radio telephone message is sent
1915
Herbert / Blossoms musical "Princess Pat, " premieres in New York City
Herbert / Blossoms musical "Princess Pat, " premieres in New York City
1915
Hurricane claims 275 in Mississippi Delta
Hurricane claims 275 in Mississippi Delta
1915
Philadelphia Phillies clinch their 1st pennant
Philadelphia Phillies clinch their 1st pennant
1918
Allied forces scored a decisive breakthrough of Hindenburg Line
Allied forces scored a decisive breakthrough of Hindenburg Line
1920
Babe Ruth sets then home run season record at 54
Babe Ruth sets then home run season record at 54
1920
Joseph Horne Company in Pittsburgh sells radios for $10
Joseph Horne Company in Pittsburgh sells radios for $10
1921
Pirates drop doubleheader to Cards to allow idle Giants to clinch NL
Pirates drop doubleheader to Cards to allow idle Giants to clinch NL
1922
Mussolini ask Vatican for support of fascist party program
Mussolini ask Vatican for support of fascist party program
1923
6th PGA Championship: Gene Sarazen at Pelham Country Club - Pelham, New York
6th PGA Championship: Gene Sarazen at Pelham Country Club - Pelham, New York
1923
Steinhart Aquarium in Golden Gate Park opens to public
Steinhart Aquarium in Golden Gate Park opens to public
1924
Santo Domingo joins League of Nations
Santo Domingo joins League of Nations
1924
Senators clinch pennant, finishing 2 games in front of Yankees
Senators clinch pennant, finishing 2 games in front of Yankees
1925
French General of Morocco, marshal Lyautey, is dismissed
French General of Morocco, marshal Lyautey, is dismissed
1925
Greek Republican constitution enforced
Greek Republican constitution enforced
1926
Norma Shearer wed Irving Thalberg
Norma Shearer wed Irving Thalberg
1927
Babe Ruth ties record by hitting grand slams in consecutive games
Babe Ruth ties record by hitting grand slams in consecutive games
1927
Telephone service begins between US and Mexico
Telephone service begins between US and Mexico
1927
Tornado strikes St. Louis Missouri, 85 die
Tornado strikes St. Louis Missouri, 85 die
1928
Cardinals win NL pennant with a 3-1 win at Boston
Cardinals win NL pennant with a 3-1 win at Boston
1928
Yanks (17) Tigers (28) set 9 inning hit record (45) - Tigers win 19-10
Yanks (17) Tigers (28) set 9 inning hit record (45) - Tigers win 19-10
1930
1st Canadian football game played under lights, Hamilton-UBC
1st Canadian football game played under lights, Hamilton-UBC
1930
Bing Crosby marries Dixie Lee
Bing Crosby marries Dixie Lee
1930
Lowell Thomas made debuts on CBS Radio replacing Floyd Gibbons
Lowell Thomas made debuts on CBS Radio replacing Floyd Gibbons
1930
New York City College offers 1st course in radio advertising
New York City College offers 1st course in radio advertising
1932
"Bill of Divorcement" premieres at the Mayfair
"Bill of Divorcement" premieres at the Mayfair
1933
Little King, Cartoon Character, by Von Beuren, debut
Little King, Cartoon Character, by Von Beuren, debut
1934
Rondo Hatton weds Mabel Housh
Rondo Hatton weds Mabel Housh
1935
5th Ryder Cup: US, 9-3 at Ridgewood Country Club - New Jersey
5th Ryder Cup: US, 9-3 at Ridgewood Country Club - New Jersey
1936
Radio used for 1st time for a presidential campaign
Radio used for 1st time for a presidential campaign
1937
Frans Slaats bicycles world record time (45,563 km)
Frans Slaats bicycles world record time (45,563 km)
1938
1st archival course is offered at Columbia University in New York City
1st archival course is offered at Columbia University in New York City
1938
Treaty of Munich signed by Hitler, Mussolini, Daladier and Chamberlain
Treaty of Munich signed by Hitler, Mussolini, Daladier and Chamberlain
1940
"Double or Nothing, " a radio quiz show, 1st heard on Mutual Radio Net
"Double or Nothing, " a radio quiz show, 1st heard on Mutual Radio Net
1940
"Strike Up Band, " opens
"Strike Up Band, " opens
1940
1st US Merchant ship "Booker T Washington" commanded by a black captain (Hugh Mulzac) launched at Wilmington, Delaware
1st US Merchant ship "Booker T Washington" commanded by a black captain (Hugh Mulzac) launched at Wilmington, Delaware
1941
Joe Louis TKOs Lou Nova in 6 for heavyweight boxing title
Joe Louis TKOs Lou Nova in 6 for heavyweight boxing title
1941
Million jam downtown Brooklyn to cheer NL champ Dodgers in a parade
Million jam downtown Brooklyn to cheer NL champ Dodgers in a parade
1941
Nazi mass murder at Babi Jar, Soviet Union
Nazi mass murder at Babi Jar, Soviet Union
1942
Government of De Gaulle cancels agreement of Munich
Government of De Gaulle cancels agreement of Munich
1943
1st Silbertanne-murder by German occupiers in Meppel
1st Silbertanne-murder by German occupiers in Meppel
1943
Eisenhower and Italian Marshal Pietro Badoglio sign an armistice
Eisenhower and Italian Marshal Pietro Badoglio sign an armistice
1943
German riots at Amsterdam Jews
German riots at Amsterdam Jews
1943
Zjadovs 5th Gardeleger / Managarovs 53rd Army reconquer Kremenchug
Zjadovs 5th Gardeleger / Managarovs 53rd Army reconquer Kremenchug
1944
Browns last in AL attendance, only 6,172 watch them sweep Yanks in DH
Browns last in AL attendance, only 6,172 watch them sweep Yanks in DH
1944
Soviet troops invade Yugoslavia
Soviet troops invade Yugoslavia
1945
Cubs clinch NL pennant
Cubs clinch NL pennant
1946
"Adventures of Sam Spade" debuts on CBS Radio
"Adventures of Sam Spade" debuts on CBS Radio
1946
1st time NL pennant ends in a tie (Cards & Dodgers)
1st time NL pennant ends in a tie (Cards & Dodgers)
1946
Los Angeles (previously Cleveland) Rams play 1st NFL game in LA
Los Angeles (previously Cleveland) Rams play 1st NFL game in LA
1946
NPS, Nationale Party Suriname, forms
NPS, Nationale Party Suriname, forms
1947
Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
1947
Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
1947
Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium ($325,828)
Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium ($325,828)
1948
WBAP (now KXAS) TV channel 5 in Fort Worth-Dallas, TX (NBC) begins
WBAP (now KXAS) TV channel 5 in Fort Worth-Dallas, TX (NBC) begins
1948
WSB TV channel 2 in Atlanta, Georgia (ABC) begins broadcasting
WSB TV channel 2 in Atlanta, Georgia (ABC) begins broadcasting
1949
"Front Page, " debuts on CBS-TV
"Front Page, " debuts on CBS-TV
1949
"Inside USA With Chevrolet, " debuts on CBS-TV
"Inside USA With Chevrolet, " debuts on CBS-TV
1949
George Lascelles marries Maria Stein
George Lascelles marries Maria Stein
1950
"Tin Pan Alley TV, " last airs on ABC-TV
"Tin Pan Alley TV, " last airs on ABC-TV
1950
Telephone Answering Machine created by Bell Laboratories
Telephone Answering Machine created by Bell Laboratories
1950
Yanks clinch 2nd consecutive pennant under Casey Stengel
Yanks clinch 2nd consecutive pennant under Casey Stengel
1951
1st color telecast of football game on network, Philadelphia (CBS)
1st color telecast of football game on network, Philadelphia (CBS)
1951
Emile Zatopek runs world record 20,000 m and 10 mile
Emile Zatopek runs world record 20,000 m and 10 mile
1951
S B Nicholson discovers 12th satellite of Jupiter
S B Nicholson discovers 12th satellite of Jupiter
1952
"Lights Out, " last airs on NBC-TV
"Lights Out, " last airs on NBC-TV
1952
Stan Musial makes his only major league pitching appearance
Stan Musial makes his only major league pitching appearance
1953
"Buick-Berle Show, " debuts on NBC-TV
"Buick-Berle Show, " debuts on NBC-TV
1953
"Make Room for Daddy, " starring Danny Thomas, premieres on ABC-TV
"Make Room for Daddy, " starring Danny Thomas, premieres on ABC-TV
1953
1st department store to sell insurance is Carson Pirie Scott in Chicago, Illinois
1st department store to sell insurance is Carson Pirie Scott in Chicago, Illinois
1953
Milton Berle Show premieres
Milton Berle Show premieres
1953
US government gives France $385 million for combat in Indo-China
US government gives France $385 million for combat in Indo-China
1954
"Barefoot Contessa" starring Ava Gardner premieres at the Capitol
"Barefoot Contessa" starring Ava Gardner premieres at the Capitol
1954
"Masquerade Party, " TV game Show; moves to ABC
"Masquerade Party, " TV game Show; moves to ABC
1954
"Star is Born" starring Judy Garland and James Mason premieres
"Star is Born" starring Judy Garland and James Mason premieres
1954
Bennekom soccer team forms in Bennekom
Bennekom soccer team forms in Bennekom
1954
KALB TV channel 5 in Alexandria, LA (NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
KALB TV channel 5 in Alexandria, LA (NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
1955
"Sergeant Preston, " debuts on CBS
"Sergeant Preston, " debuts on CBS
1955
Arthur Millers "View From The Bridge, " premieres in New York City
Arthur Millers "View From The Bridge, " premieres in New York City
1956
"I Love Mickey" by Mickey Mantle and Teresa Brewer peaks at #87
"I Love Mickey" by Mickey Mantle and Teresa Brewer peaks at #87
1956
"Oh! Susanna, " debuts on CBS-TV
"Oh! Susanna, " debuts on CBS-TV
1956
Yanks Mickey Mantle hits his 52nd HR of season
Yanks Mickey Mantle hits his 52nd HR of season
1957
"DuPont Show of the Month, " debuts on CBS-TV
"DuPont Show of the Month, " debuts on CBS-TV
1957
"Paul Winchell Show, " debuts on ABC-TV
"Paul Winchell Show, " debuts on ABC-TV
1957
300 die as express train hits stalled train (Montgomery W Pakistan)
300 die as express train hits stalled train (Montgomery W Pakistan)
1957
New York Giants play and lose their last game at Polo Grounds (9-1 to Pittsburgh)
New York Giants play and lose their last game at Polo Grounds (9-1 to Pittsburgh)
1957
Passenger train and oil train crash in Gambar West Pakistan, 300 die
Passenger train and oil train crash in Gambar West Pakistan, 300 die
1958
"Studio One, " TV Anthology Drama last airs on CBS-TV
"Studio One, " TV Anthology Drama last airs on CBS-TV
1958
"Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran peaks at #8
"Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran peaks at #8
1958
"Texan, " debuts on CBS-TV
"Texan, " debuts on CBS-TV
1959
"Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis, " debuts on CBS-TV
"Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis, " debuts on CBS-TV
1959
"Philip Marlowe, " debuts on ABC-TV
"Philip Marlowe, " debuts on ABC-TV
1959
Dodgers win game 2 of playoff, 6-5, and take NL pennant
Dodgers win game 2 of playoff, 6-5, and take NL pennant
1959
Little Anthony and the Imperials record "Shimmy Shimmy Koko Bop"
Little Anthony and the Imperials record "Shimmy Shimmy Koko Bop"
1959
Sultan of Brunei promulgates a constitution
Sultan of Brunei promulgates a constitution
1960
"Johnny Ringo, " TV Western Drama; last airs on CBS-TV
"Johnny Ringo, " TV Western Drama; last airs on CBS-TV
1960
"lrma La Douce" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 527 performances
"lrma La Douce" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 527 performances
1960
"My Three Sons" starring Fred MacMurray, debuts on ABC-TV
"My Three Sons" starring Fred MacMurray, debuts on ABC-TV
1960
"Outlaws, " TV Western Drama; debuts on NBC-TV
"Outlaws, " TV Western Drama; debuts on NBC-TV
1960
"Tell Laura I Love Her" by Ricky Valance peaks at #1 in the UK
"Tell Laura I Love Her" by Ricky Valance peaks at #1 in the UK
1961
"Detectives, " TV Crime Drama; moves to NBC-TV
"Detectives, " TV Crime Drama; moves to NBC-TV
1961
Mamum Kuzbari becomes Premier of Syria
Mamum Kuzbari becomes Premier of Syria
1962
"Alley Cat" by Bent Fabric and His Piano peaks at #7
"Alley Cat" by Bent Fabric and His Piano peaks at #7
1962
"My Fair Lady" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 2,715 performances
"My Fair Lady" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 2,715 performances
1962
"Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Show, " debuts on ABC-TV
"Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Show, " debuts on ABC-TV
1962
Algerian government of Ben Bella forms
Algerian government of Ben Bella forms
1962
Indians and Angels set AL record of 40 strikeouts in a doubleheader
Indians and Angels set AL record of 40 strikeouts in a doubleheader
1962
JFK authorized use of federal troops to integrate University of Mississippi
JFK authorized use of federal troops to integrate University of Mississippi
1962
Launch of Alouette 1, 1st Canadian satellite (on US Delta rocket)
Launch of Alouette 1, 1st Canadian satellite (on US Delta rocket)
1963
"Judy Garland Show, " debuts on CBS-TV
"Judy Garland Show, " debuts on CBS-TV
1963
"My Favorite Martian, " starring Ray Walston, debuts on CBS-TV
"My Favorite Martian, " starring Ray Walston, debuts on CBS-TV
1963
Houston Colt .45 John Paciorek goes 3 for 3 in his only game
Houston Colt .45 John Paciorek goes 3 for 3 in his only game
1963
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Mickey Wright Golf Invitational
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Mickey Wright Golf Invitational
1963
Pope Paul opens 2nd sitting of 2nd Vatican council
Pope Paul opens 2nd sitting of 2nd Vatican council
1963
Rolling Stones 1st tour (opening act for Bo Diddley & Everly Bros)
Rolling Stones 1st tour (opening act for Bo Diddley & Everly Bros)
1963
Stan Musial Day in St. Louis
Stan Musial Day in St. Louis
1964
Greece and Bulgaria close boundaries
Greece and Bulgaria close boundaries
1965
St. L Cards Charlie Johnson passes for 6 touchdowns vs. Cleveland (49-13)
St. L Cards Charlie Johnson passes for 6 touchdowns vs. Cleveland (49-13)
1965
WLVT TV channel 39 in Allentown, PA (PBS) begins broadcasting
WLVT TV channel 39 in Allentown, PA (PBS) begins broadcasting
1966
Bechuanaland gains independence from England, becomes Botswana
Bechuanaland gains independence from England, becomes Botswana
1966
Sandy Koufax pitches 3rd 300-strikeout season
Sandy Koufax pitches 3rd 300-strikeout season
1967
Gladys Knight and Pips releases "I Heard it Through the Grapevine"
Gladys Knight and Pips releases "I Heard it Through the Grapevine"
1967
International Monetary Fund reforms world monetary system
International Monetary Fund reforms world monetary system
1967
Mickey Hart joins the Grateful Dead and plays the Straightater
Mickey Hart joins the Grateful Dead and plays the Straightater
1968
Betsy Rawls wins LPGA Mickey Wright Golf Invitational
Betsy Rawls wins LPGA Mickey Wright Golf Invitational
1968
Carl Yastrzemski .3005 average wins his 2nd straight batting crown
Carl Yastrzemski .3005 average wins his 2nd straight batting crown
1968
Chuck Latourette, sets NFL record 47.7 yd punt return average (3 punts)
Chuck Latourette, sets NFL record 47.7 yd punt return average (3 punts)
1969
"Bright Promise, " TV Daytime Soap; debuts on NBC-TV
"Bright Promise, " TV Daytime Soap; debuts on NBC-TV
1969
"Letters To Laugh-In, " debuts on NBC-TV
"Letters To Laugh-In, " debuts on NBC-TV
1969
"Love American Style, " premieres on ABC-TV
"Love American Style, " premieres on ABC-TV
1969
"Name Droppers, " debuts on NBC-TV
"Name Droppers, " debuts on NBC-TV
1969
"Sale Of Century, " debuts on NBC-TV
"Sale Of Century, " debuts on NBC-TV
1969
Jackie DeShannon gets Gold Record for "Put Little Love in Your Heart"
Jackie DeShannon gets Gold Record for "Put Little Love in Your Heart"
1969
Red Sox Rico Petrocelli hits shortstop record 40th HR of season
Red Sox Rico Petrocelli hits shortstop record 40th HR of season
1970
"NET Festival, " last aired
"NET Festival, " last aired
1971
"McMillan & Wife, " debuts on NBC-TV
"McMillan & Wife, " debuts on NBC-TV
1971
Cyclone and tidal wave off Bay of Bengal kills as many as 10,000
Cyclone and tidal wave off Bay of Bengal kills as many as 10,000
1971
Orbiting Solar Observatory VII launched
Orbiting Solar Observatory VII launched
1971
Ron Hunt is hit by a pitch for record 50th time in a season
Ron Hunt is hit by a pitch for record 50th time in a season
1973
"Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne" by Looking Glass peaks at #33
"Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne" by Looking Glass peaks at #33
1973
Baltimore Orioles pull their 5th triple play (5-4-3 vs. Detroit)
Baltimore Orioles pull their 5th triple play (5-4-3 vs. Detroit)
1973
Insurance ind announces auto racers get into more highway accidents
Insurance ind announces auto racers get into more highway accidents
1973
Soyuz 12 returns to Earth
Soyuz 12 returns to Earth
1974
5th NYC Marathon won by Norbert Sander in 2:26:30
5th NYC Marathon won by Norbert Sander in 2:26:30
1974
Joanne Carner wins LPGA Portland Ladies Golf Classic
Joanne Carner wins LPGA Portland Ladies Golf Classic
1975
"Three For Money, " debuts on NBC-TV
"Three For Money, " debuts on NBC-TV
1975
Jackie Wilson, slips into an irreversible coma; he dies in 1984
Jackie Wilson, slips into an irreversible coma; he dies in 1984
1975
WGPR-TV Detroit, 1st Black-owned station in US, began broadcasting
WGPR-TV Detroit, 1st Black-owned station in US, began broadcasting
1976
"Alice, " debuts on CBS-TV
"Alice, " debuts on CBS-TV
1976
2nd Chamber recognizes Dutch Liberals / social democratic abortion law
2nd Chamber recognizes Dutch Liberals / social democratic abortion law
1976
Boy George expelled from school
Boy George expelled from school
1976
Jerry Lee Lewis, attempting to shoot soda bottles hits his bass player Norman Owens twice in the chest
Jerry Lee Lewis, attempting to shoot soda bottles hits his bass player Norman Owens twice in the chest
1976
Syria drives Palestinian guerrillas out of Lebanon
Syria drives Palestinian guerrillas out of Lebanon
1976
Tommy Lasorda replaces Walter Alston as Dodger manager
Tommy Lasorda replaces Walter Alston as Dodger manager
1977
"Star Wars Theme / Cantina Band, " by Meco hits #1
"Star Wars Theme / Cantina Band, " by Meco hits #1
1977
Eva Shain is 1st woman to referee a heavyweight championship
Eva Shain is 1st woman to referee a heavyweight championship
1977
Muhammad Ali beats Earnie Shavers in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Muhammad Ali beats Earnie Shavers in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
1977
Peter Schats circus opera "Houdini, " premieres in Amsterdam
Peter Schats circus opera "Houdini, " premieres in Amsterdam
1977
Soviet space station Salyut 6 launched into Earth orbit
Soviet space station Salyut 6 launched into Earth orbit
1978
"Flying High, " debuts on CBS
"Flying High, " debuts on CBS
1978
"For Richer, For Poorer, " TV Daytime Soap; last airs on NBC-TV
"For Richer, For Poorer, " TV Daytime Soap; last airs on NBC-TV
1979
"Bad Case Of Loving You" by Robert Palmer peaks at #14
"Bad Case Of Loving You" by Robert Palmer peaks at #14
1979
"Boom Boom (Out Go Lights)" by Pat Travers peaks at #56
"Boom Boom (Out Go Lights)" by Pat Travers peaks at #56
1979
"Born To Be Alive" by Patrick Hernandez peaks at #16
"Born To Be Alive" by Patrick Hernandez peaks at #16
1979
"Cruel To Be Kind" by Nick Lowe peaks at #12
"Cruel To Be Kind" by Nick Lowe peaks at #12
1979
"Different Worlds" by Maureen McGovern peaks at #18
"Different Worlds" by Maureen McGovern peaks at #18
1979
"Girls Talk" by Dave Edmunds peaks at #65
"Girls Talk" by Dave Edmunds peaks at #65
1979
"Lonesome Loser" by Little River Band peaks at #6
"Lonesome Loser" by Little River Band peaks at #6
1979
"Message In A Bottle" by Police peaks at #1 in the UK
"Message In A Bottle" by Police peaks at #1 in the UK
1979
Gold hits record $400.20 an ounce in Hong Kong
Gold hits record $400.20 an ounce in Hong Kong
1979
LA Dodger Manny Mota hits record 146th pinch hit
LA Dodger Manny Mota hits record 146th pinch hit
1979
Pope John Paul II becomes 1st Pope to visit Ireland
Pope John Paul II becomes 1st Pope to visit Ireland
1980
Malcolm McDowell wed Mary Steenburgen
Malcolm McDowell wed Mary Steenburgen
1982
1st broadcast of "Cheers" on NBC-TV
1st broadcast of "Cheers" on NBC-TV
1982
Cyanide laced Tylenol capsules kills 7 in Chicago
Cyanide laced Tylenol capsules kills 7 in Chicago
1983
"A Chorus Line" 3,389 performance to become longest running Broadway show
"A Chorus Line" 3,389 performance to become longest running Broadway show
1983
1st time Congress invokes War Powers Act
1st time Congress invokes War Powers Act
1983
Airport of Beirut reopens
Airport of Beirut reopens
1983
Congress authorized President Reagan to keep 1,600 US Marines in Lebanon
Congress authorized President Reagan to keep 1,600 US Marines in Lebanon
1983
Oakland Athletics Mike Warren no-hits Chicago White Sox, 3-0
Oakland Athletics Mike Warren no-hits Chicago White Sox, 3-0
1984
" (What) In Name Of Love" by Naked Eyes peaks at #39
" (What) In Name Of Love" by Naked Eyes peaks at #39
1984
"Cruel Summer" by Bananarama peaks at #9
"Cruel Summer" by Bananarama peaks at #9
1984
"Drive" by Cars peaks at #3
"Drive" by Cars peaks at #3
1984
"Pretty Mess" by Vanity peaks at #75
"Pretty Mess" by Vanity peaks at #75
1984
"Torture" by Jacksons peaks at #17
"Torture" by Jacksons peaks at #17
1984
"When You Close Your Eyes" by Night Ranger peaks at #14
"When You Close Your Eyes" by Night Ranger peaks at #14
1984
Elizabeth Taylor, undergoing rehabilitation at the Betty Ford Clinic
Elizabeth Taylor, undergoing rehabilitation at the Betty Ford Clinic
1985
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents, " returns to NBC-TV
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents, " returns to NBC-TV
1985
"Amazing Stories, " by Steven Spielberg, debuts on NBC-TV
"Amazing Stories, " by Steven Spielberg, debuts on NBC-TV
1985
"MacGyver, " starring Richard Dean Anderson, debuts on ABC-TV
"MacGyver, " starring Richard Dean Anderson, debuts on ABC-TV
1985
1st of 5 cyanide-laced Tylenol victims dies
1st of 5 cyanide-laced Tylenol victims dies
1985
Deron Cherry, Kansas City vs. Seattle, has 4 interceptions!
Deron Cherry, Kansas City vs. Seattle, has 4 interceptions!
1985
Houston QB Warren Moon sacked NFL tying record 12 times (by Cowboys)
Houston QB Warren Moon sacked NFL tying record 12 times (by Cowboys)
1986
"Airwolf, " TV Adventure; moves to USA
"Airwolf, " TV Adventure; moves to USA
1986
"Designing Women, " TV Comedy, debuts on CBS
"Designing Women, " TV Comedy, debuts on CBS
1986
Cubs Greg Maddux defeats Phillies Mike Maddux (1st rookie brothers)
Cubs Greg Maddux defeats Phillies Mike Maddux (1st rookie brothers)
1986
Indians Jay Bell is 10th to hit a HR on 1st major league pitch he sees
Indians Jay Bell is 10th to hit a HR on 1st major league pitch he sees
1986
Mary Lou Retton retires as a gymnast
Mary Lou Retton retires as a gymnast
1986
USSR releases US journalist Nicholas Daniloff confined on spy charges
USSR releases US journalist Nicholas Daniloff confined on spy charges
1987
"thirtysomething, " debuts on ABC-TV
"thirtysomething, " debuts on ABC-TV
1987
8th Emmy Sports Award presentation
8th Emmy Sports Award presentation
1987
New York Yankee Don Mattingly hits record 6th grand slam of year
New York Yankee Don Mattingly hits record 6th grand slam of year
1988
26th Space Shuttle mission, Discovery 7 launched
26th Space Shuttle mission, Discovery 7 launched
1988
UN peacekeeping forces win Nobel Peace prize
UN peacekeeping forces win Nobel Peace prize
1988
Union Station reopens in Washington DC
Union Station reopens in Washington DC
1989
Glenn Frey joins Don Henley on-stage (for 1st time since 1981)
Glenn Frey joins Don Henley on-stage (for 1st time since 1981)
1989
Zsa Zsa Gabor convicted of slapping a police officer in Beverly Hills
Zsa Zsa Gabor convicted of slapping a police officer in Beverly Hills
1990
"Love & Affection" by Nelson peaks at #1 on pop singles chart
"Love & Affection" by Nelson peaks at #1 on pop singles chart
1990
"Street Scene" closes at New York State Theater NYC after 6 performances
"Street Scene" closes at New York State Theater NYC after 6 performances
1990
Brook Yeaton weds Traci Lords
Brook Yeaton weds Traci Lords
1990
Reds are 1st NL team to clinch title, staying in 1st place all year
Reds are 1st NL team to clinch title, staying in 1st place all year
1990
Washington National Cathedral construction is completed after 83 years
Washington National Cathedral construction is completed after 83 years
1991
"My Own Private Idaho" premieres
"My Own Private Idaho" premieres
1991
Pat Bradley wins MBS LPGA Golf Classic
Pat Bradley wins MBS LPGA Golf Classic
1992
Atlanta Braves wins 2nd straight NL West title
Atlanta Braves wins 2nd straight NL West title
1992
Parliament suspends President Fernando Collor
Parliament suspends President Fernando Collor
1993
"Grace Under Fire, " starring Brett Butler debuts on ABC-TV
"Grace Under Fire, " starring Brett Butler debuts on ABC-TV
1993
27th Country Music Association Award: Vince Gill wins
27th Country Music Association Award: Vince Gill wins
1994
1st phase of OJ Simpson murder trial jury selection ends (304 chosen)
1st phase of OJ Simpson murder trial jury selection ends (304 chosen)
1994
House votes to end lobbyists buying meals and entertainment for Congress
House votes to end lobbyists buying meals and entertainment for Congress
1994
Pointer Sisters receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Pointer Sisters receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
1995
OJ Simpson trial sent to the jury
OJ Simpson trial sent to the jury
1995
Saleem Elahi scores century on ODI debut, Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka
Saleem Elahi scores century on ODI debut, Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka
1995
US space probe Ulyssus completes 2nd passage behind Sun
US space probe Ulyssus completes 2nd passage behind Sun
1996
"Delicate Balance" closes at Plymouth Theater, New York City
"Delicate Balance" closes at Plymouth Theater, New York City
1996
34th Tennis Federation Cup: USA beats Spain in Atlantic City USA (5-0)
34th Tennis Federation Cup: USA beats Spain in Atlantic City USA (5-0)
1996
Alanis Morissette ends her 1st US tour (Houston Texas)
Alanis Morissette ends her 1st US tour (Houston Texas)
1996
Baltimore Orioles end season with record 257 HRs
Baltimore Orioles end season with record 257 HRs
1996
Nintendo 64 video game system debuts in USA (3 months after Japan)
Nintendo 64 video game system debuts in USA (3 months after Japan)
1996
Orioles Brady Anderson is 14th to hit 50 HRs
Orioles Brady Anderson is 14th to hit 50 HRs
1996
SD Padres sweep LA Dodgers in race for NL West title
SD Padres sweep LA Dodgers in race for NL West title
1996
Trish Johnson wins LPGA Fieldcrest Cannon Golf Classic
Trish Johnson wins LPGA Fieldcrest Cannon Golf Classic
1996
US wins Federation Cup over Spain
US wins Federation Cup over Spain
1997
Jury selection in Terry Nichols Okla bombing trial begins
Jury selection in Terry Nichols Okla bombing trial begins