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Pompei buried by Mt Vesuvius
Pompei buried by Mt Vesuvius
996
1st use of name "Austria" for Ostarrichi / in oorkonde
1st use of name "Austria" for Ostarrichi / in oorkonde
1210
King John of England begins imprisoning Jews
King John of England begins imprisoning Jews
1248
Earl Willem II of Holland crowned as RC German Emperor
Earl Willem II of Holland crowned as RC German Emperor
1349
Duke of Brabant orders execution of all Jews in Brussels, accusing them of poisoning the wells
Duke of Brabant orders execution of all Jews in Brussels, accusing them of poisoning the wells
1462
Archduke Albrecht VI van Habsburg occupies Vienna
Archduke Albrecht VI van Habsburg occupies Vienna
1570
Netherlands hit by flood disaster, 1,000s killed
Netherlands hit by flood disaster, 1,000s killed
1623
Fire at Plymouth, Massachusetts destroys several buildings
Fire at Plymouth, Massachusetts destroys several buildings
1628
French King Louis XIII occupies La Rochelle
French King Louis XIII occupies La Rochelle
1671
French King Louis XIV and RC German Emperor Leopold I sign secret anti-Dutch treaty
French King Louis XIV and RC German Emperor Leopold I sign secret anti-Dutch treaty
1721
Prince Eugenius of Savoye unveals statue of himself
Prince Eugenius of Savoye unveals statue of himself
1755
Lisbon earthquake kills more than 50,000
Lisbon earthquake kills more than 50,000
1765
Stamp Act goes into effect in British colonies
Stamp Act goes into effect in British colonies
1776
Mission San Juan Capistrano founded in California
Mission San Juan Capistrano founded in California
1784
Maryland grants citizenship to Lafayette and his descendents
Maryland grants citizenship to Lafayette and his descendents
1787
1st free school in NYC (African Free School) opens
1st free school in NYC (African Free School) opens
1800
1st President to live in White House (John Adams)
1st President to live in White House (John Adams)
1834
1st published reference to poker (as Mississippi riverboat game)
1st published reference to poker (as Mississippi riverboat game)
1849
Dutch government of Thorbecke forms
Dutch government of Thorbecke forms
1861
Gen George B McClellan made general in chief of Union armies
Gen George B McClellan made general in chief of Union armies
1863
Fortifications built on Angel Island (SF Bay) by troops
Fortifications built on Angel Island (SF Bay) by troops
1865
Zutphen-Fishing Dutch railway opens
Zutphen-Fishing Dutch railway opens
1866
1st Civil Rights Bill passes
1st Civil Rights Bill passes
1867
"Harpers Bazaar" publishes
"Harpers Bazaar" publishes
1869
Deli Me forms T B V tobacco in Sumatra
Deli Me forms T B V tobacco in Sumatra
1870
US Weather Bureau begins operations (24 locations)
US Weather Bureau begins operations (24 locations)
1876
King Willem III opens North Sea Canal (Amsterdam-IJmuiden)
King Willem III opens North Sea Canal (Amsterdam-IJmuiden)
1877
Dutch government of Heemskerk-Van Lynden resigns
Dutch government of Heemskerk-Van Lynden resigns
1878
Edward Scripps and John Sweeney found Penny Press (Cleveland Press)
Edward Scripps and John Sweeney found Penny Press (Cleveland Press)
1885
Pope Leo XIII publishes encyclical Immortale Dei
Pope Leo XIII publishes encyclical Immortale Dei
1889
North and South Dakota entered the union as the 39th and 40th states
North and South Dakota entered the union as the 39th and 40th states
1894
Vaccine for diphtheria announced by Dr Roux of Paris
Vaccine for diphtheria announced by Dr Roux of Paris
1896
1st bare women breast (Zulu) to appear in National Geographic Magazine
1st bare women breast (Zulu) to appear in National Geographic Magazine
1910
1st issue of "Crisis" published by editor W E B Du Bois
1st issue of "Crisis" published by editor W E B Du Bois
1913
Notre Dame upsets Army 35-13, 1st to use forward pass effectively
Notre Dame upsets Army 35-13, 1st to use forward pass effectively
1914
Connie Mack asks waivers on Jack Coombs, Eddie Plank and Chief Colby
Connie Mack asks waivers on Jack Coombs, Eddie Plank and Chief Colby
1914
German-British fleet battle at Coronel, Chile
German-British fleet battle at Coronel, Chile
1914
Von Hindenburg named marshal of Eastern front
Von Hindenburg named marshal of Eastern front
1917
In WWI, the 1st US soldiers are killed in combat
In WWI, the 1st US soldiers are killed in combat
1918
102 die in a NYC BMT subway derailment at Malbone Street Brooklyn
102 die in a NYC BMT subway derailment at Malbone Street Brooklyn
1918
Yugoslav battleship Viribus Unitis sunk by Italians
Yugoslav battleship Viribus Unitis sunk by Italians
1920
Warren Harding elected 29th President
Warren Harding elected 29th President
1921
National Birth Control League & Voluntary Parenthood League merge as American Birth Control League
National Birth Control League & Voluntary Parenthood League merge as American Birth Control League
1922
Ottoman Empire abolished
Ottoman Empire abolished
1922
Queen Wilhelmina opens Dutch Historical Maritime museum in Amsterdam
Queen Wilhelmina opens Dutch Historical Maritime museum in Amsterdam
1923
Bruno E Lucander forms Aero E / Y (Finnair)
Bruno E Lucander forms Aero E / Y (Finnair)
1924
1st US NHL franchise, Boston Bruins founded
1st US NHL franchise, Boston Bruins founded
1924
Forest Peters of Montana State University hits 17 of 22 attempted field goals
Forest Peters of Montana State University hits 17 of 22 attempted field goals
1925
VARA, Vereniging van Workers Radio Amateurs forms in Amsterdam
VARA, Vereniging van Workers Radio Amateurs forms in Amsterdam
1926
Air Commerce Act passes
Air Commerce Act passes
1928
Graf Zeppelin sets airship distance record of 6384 km
Graf Zeppelin sets airship distance record of 6384 km
1929
Lundy, part of British Isles, issue their own stamps
Lundy, part of British Isles, issue their own stamps
1931
Dupont introduces synthetic rubber
Dupont introduces synthetic rubber
1932
Wernher von Braun named head of German liquid-fuel rocket program
Wernher von Braun named head of German liquid-fuel rocket program
1936
Mussolini describes alliance between Italy and Germany as an "axis"
Mussolini describes alliance between Italy and Germany as an "axis"
1938
German Colonel-General Gerd von Runstedt retires
German Colonel-General Gerd von Runstedt retires
1938
NL batting champ Ernie Lombardi is named MVP
NL batting champ Ernie Lombardi is named MVP
1938
Seabiscuit beats War Admiral in a match race at Pimlico
Seabiscuit beats War Admiral in a match race at Pimlico
1939
1st animal conceived by artificial insemination (rabbit) displayed
1st animal conceived by artificial insemination (rabbit) displayed
1939
1st jet plane, Heinkel He 178, demonstrated to German Air Ministry
1st jet plane, Heinkel He 178, demonstrated to German Air Ministry
1939
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Sertum laetitiae
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Sertum laetitiae
1940
1st US air raid shelter, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
1st US air raid shelter, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
1940
Dutch "Curfew" forms (12 AM - 4 AM)
Dutch "Curfew" forms (12 AM - 4 AM)
1941
Japanese marine staff officiers Suzuki / Maejima arrive in Pearl Harbor
Japanese marine staff officiers Suzuki / Maejima arrive in Pearl Harbor
1942
10th day of battle at El Alamein
10th day of battle at El Alamein
1942
John H Johnson publishes 1st issue of Negro Digest
John H Johnson publishes 1st issue of Negro Digest
1942
Vice-admiral Cunningham becomes British commander-in-chief
Vice-admiral Cunningham becomes British commander-in-chief
1943
Dim-out ban lifted in SF Bay area
Dim-out ban lifted in SF Bay area
1943
US troops land on Bougainville Island on Solomon Island
US troops land on Bougainville Island on Solomon Island
1944
Zeeuws and Flanders freed
Zeeuws and Flanders freed
1945
1st issue of Ebony magazine published by John H Johnson
1st issue of Ebony magazine published by John H Johnson
1946
Charles S Johnson becomes 1st black President of Fisk University
Charles S Johnson becomes 1st black President of Fisk University
1946
German "Country" Nedersaksen forms
German "Country" Nedersaksen forms
1946
Marken soccer team forms
Marken soccer team forms
1946
New York Knicks 1st basketball game beat Toronto Huskies 68-66
New York Knicks 1st basketball game beat Toronto Huskies 68-66
1946
WABC becomes WCBS radio in New York City
WABC becomes WCBS radio in New York City
1946
WEAF radio changes call letters to WNBC (NYC)
WEAF radio changes call letters to WNBC (NYC)
1946
West German state of Niedersachsen formed
West German state of Niedersachsen formed
1947
"Medium & The Telephone" closes at Barrymore NYC after 211 performances
"Medium & The Telephone" closes at Barrymore NYC after 211 performances
1947
1st Aloha Week Parade held in Hawaii
1st Aloha Week Parade held in Hawaii
1947
Howard Hughes flies "Spruce Goose, " a large wooden airplane
Howard Hughes flies "Spruce Goose, " a large wooden airplane
1947
UN trusteeship for Nauru granted to Australia, New Zealand and the UK
UN trusteeship for Nauru granted to Australia, New Zealand and the UK
1948
President Truman re-elected in an upset over Republican Thomas Dewey
President Truman re-elected in an upset over Republican Thomas Dewey
1950
Puerto Rican nationalists try to kill President Truman at Blair House
Puerto Rican nationalists try to kill President Truman at Blair House
1951
"Top Banana" opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 356 performances
"Top Banana" opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 356 performances
1951
1st atomic explosion witnessed by troops, New Mexico
1st atomic explosion witnessed by troops, New Mexico
1951
Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella wins NL MVP
Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella wins NL MVP
1951
Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella wins 1st of his 3 NL MVP
Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella wins 1st of his 3 NL MVP
1951
Jet magazine founded by John H Johnson
Jet magazine founded by John H Johnson
1951
Johnny Mercers "Top Banana, " premieres in New York City
Johnny Mercers "Top Banana, " premieres in New York City
1952
1st hydrogen device exploded at Eniwetok Atoll in Pacific Fusion occurs for 1st time on Earth
1st hydrogen device exploded at Eniwetok Atoll in Pacific Fusion occurs for 1st time on Earth
1953
Emile Zatopek runs world record 10K (29:01.6) and 6 mile (28:08.4)
Emile Zatopek runs world record 10K (29:01.6) and 6 mile (28:08.4)
1953
KCEN TV channel 6 in Temple-Waco, TX (NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
KCEN TV channel 6 in Temple-Waco, TX (NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
1953
KMGH TV channel 7 in Denver, CO (CBS) begins broadcasting
KMGH TV channel 7 in Denver, CO (CBS) begins broadcasting
1953
WHEC TV channel 10 in Rochester, New York (CBS) begins broadcasting
WHEC TV channel 10 in Rochester, New York (CBS) begins broadcasting
1954
Algeria begins rebellion against French rule
Algeria begins rebellion against French rule
1954
General Fulgencio Batista elected President of Cuba
General Fulgencio Batista elected President of Cuba
1954
India takes over administration of 4 French Indian settlements
India takes over administration of 4 French Indian settlements
1954
KUON TV channel 12 in Lincoln, NB (PBS) begins broadcasting
KUON TV channel 12 in Lincoln, NB (PBS) begins broadcasting
1954
US Senate admonishes Joseph Mccarthy because of slander campaign
US Senate admonishes Joseph Mccarthy because of slander campaign
1955
Time bomb aboard United DC-6 kills 44 above Longmont, Colorado
Time bomb aboard United DC-6 kills 44 above Longmont, Colorado
1956
Delhi becomes a territory of Indian union
Delhi becomes a territory of Indian union
1956
Indian state of Madhya Pradesh forms
Indian state of Madhya Pradesh forms
1956
Indian states of Punjab, Patiala and PEPSU merge as Punjab protection
Indian states of Punjab, Patiala and PEPSU merge as Punjab protection
1956
Nagy government of Hungary withdraws from Warsaw Pact
Nagy government of Hungary withdraws from Warsaw Pact
1956
Nobel for physics awarded to Shockley, Brattain and Bardeen
Nobel for physics awarded to Shockley, Brattain and Bardeen
1956
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Laetamur admodum
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Laetamur admodum
1957
KVII TV channel 7 in Amarillo, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
KVII TV channel 7 in Amarillo, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
1957
KXGN TV channel 5 in Glendive, MT (CBS / NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
KXGN TV channel 5 in Glendive, MT (CBS / NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
1957
WICZ TV channel 40 in Binghamton, New York (NBC) begins broadcasting
WICZ TV channel 40 in Binghamton, New York (NBC) begins broadcasting
1957
World longest suspension bridge opens (Mackinac Straits, Michigan)
World longest suspension bridge opens (Mackinac Straits, Michigan)
1959
1st NHL goalie to wear a hockey mask (Jacques Plante)
1st NHL goalie to wear a hockey mask (Jacques Plante)
1959
Jim Brown scores 5 TDs in Cleveland Browns 38-31 win over Baltimore
Jim Brown scores 5 TDs in Cleveland Browns 38-31 win over Baltimore
1959
Patrice Lumumba arrested in Belgian Congo
Patrice Lumumba arrested in Belgian Congo
1959
WOV-AM in NYC changes call letters to WADO
WOV-AM in NYC changes call letters to WADO
1960
Balitmore Oriole shortstop Ron Hansen voted AL Rookie of Year
Balitmore Oriole shortstop Ron Hansen voted AL Rookie of Year
1960
Benelux treaty goes into effect
Benelux treaty goes into effect
1962
Cuban missile crisis ends, JFK says USSR is dismantling missile bases
Cuban missile crisis ends, JFK says USSR is dismantling missile bases
1962
Greece enters European Common Market
Greece enters European Common Market
1962
KYVE TV channel 47 in Yakima, WA (PBS) begins broadcasting
KYVE TV channel 47 in Yakima, WA (PBS) begins broadcasting
1962
USSR launches Mars 1; radio contact lost before arrival at Mars
USSR launches Mars 1; radio contact lost before arrival at Mars
1962
WNYC TV channel 31 in New York, New York (PBS) begins broadcasting
WNYC TV channel 31 in New York, New York (PBS) begins broadcasting
1962
WZZM TV channel 13 in Grand Rapids, MI (ABC) begins broadcasting
WZZM TV channel 13 in Grand Rapids, MI (ABC) begins broadcasting
1964
George Blanda of Houston throws NFL-record 37 passes in 68 attempts
George Blanda of Houston throws NFL-record 37 passes in 68 attempts
1964
Kansas City Chief Len Dawson passes for 6 touchdowns vs. Denver (49-39)
Kansas City Chief Len Dawson passes for 6 touchdowns vs. Denver (49-39)
1964
Vietcong-assault on airport Bien Hoa at Saigon
Vietcong-assault on airport Bien Hoa at Saigon
1965
1st concert at Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco
1st concert at Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco
1965
Ernie Terrel beats George Chuvalo in 15 for heavyweight boxing
Ernie Terrel beats George Chuvalo in 15 for heavyweight boxing
1965
Trackless trolley plunged into Nile River drowning 74 (Cairo Egypt)
Trackless trolley plunged into Nile River drowning 74 (Cairo Egypt)
1966
Indian Haryana state created from Punjab; Chandigarh terr created
Indian Haryana state created from Punjab; Chandigarh terr created
1966
NFL awards New Orleans its 16th franchise (All Saints Day)
NFL awards New Orleans its 16th franchise (All Saints Day)
1966
Sandy Koufax becomes 1st 3-time Cy Young Award winner
Sandy Koufax becomes 1st 3-time Cy Young Award winner
1966
William Dana in X-15 reaches 93 km
William Dana in X-15 reaches 93 km
1968
Detroit Tiger Denny McLain unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award
Detroit Tiger Denny McLain unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award
1968
Motion Picture Association of America introduces rating system (G, M, R, X)
Motion Picture Association of America introduces rating system (G, M, R, X)
1968
University of Suriname opens
University of Suriname opens
1968
US pro soccer 14 teams merged into 1 all star team
US pro soccer 14 teams merged into 1 all star team
1970
1st regular season Giants-Jets game, Giants win 22-10 at Shea
1st regular season Giants-Jets game, Giants win 22-10 at Shea
1970
Discotheque in Grenoble France burns, all exits padlocked and 142 die
Discotheque in Grenoble France burns, all exits padlocked and 142 die
1970
Fire on Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France, 144 die
Fire on Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France, 144 die
1970
KGTF TV channel 12 in Agana, GU (PBS) begins broadcasting
KGTF TV channel 12 in Agana, GU (PBS) begins broadcasting
1971
Eisenhower dollar put into circulation
Eisenhower dollar put into circulation
1972
1st gay theme TV movie - "That Certain Summer"
1st gay theme TV movie - "That Certain Summer"
1972
Germaoin Gagnon scores 1st Islander hat trick
Germaoin Gagnon scores 1st Islander hat trick
1973
"Molly" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 68 performances
"Molly" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 68 performances
1974
Fire kills 189 in less than 25 min (Sao Paulo Brazil)
Fire kills 189 in less than 25 min (Sao Paulo Brazil)
1974
UN affirms independence of Cyprus
UN affirms independence of Cyprus
1976
Britain gives Gilbert Island (Kiribati) self rule
Britain gives Gilbert Island (Kiribati) self rule
1976
W German Gens Krupinski / Franke admit to being Nazis
W German Gens Krupinski / Franke admit to being Nazis
1977
President Carter raises minimum wages of $2.30 to $3.35 for Jan 1 1981
President Carter raises minimum wages of $2.30 to $3.35 for Jan 1 1981
1978
New York Yankee Ron Guidry unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award
New York Yankee Ron Guidry unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award
1979
A L Webber musical "Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, " premieres
A L Webber musical "Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, " premieres
1979
Bolivia military coup under General Busch, President Guevara flees
Bolivia military coup under General Busch, President Guevara flees
1979
Edward Bennett Williams buys Orioles from Hoffberger for $12.3 million
Edward Bennett Williams buys Orioles from Hoffberger for $12.3 million
1979
Federal government made $1.5 billion loan to Chrysler
Federal government made $1.5 billion loan to Chrysler
1981
1st Class Mail raised from 18 cents to 20 cents
1st Class Mail raised from 18 cents to 20 cents
1981
3rd meeting of Giants-Jets, Jets up 2-1 with 26-7 win
3rd meeting of Giants-Jets, Jets up 2-1 with 26-7 win
1981
Antigua and Barbuda gains independence from Britain (National Day)
Antigua and Barbuda gains independence from Britain (National Day)
1981
Chako Higuchi wins LPGA Pioneer Cup Golf Tournament
Chako Higuchi wins LPGA Pioneer Cup Golf Tournament
1982
Andrew "Dice" Clay & George Wendt appear in "Trick or Treatment"
Andrew "Dice" Clay & George Wendt appear in "Trick or Treatment"
1983
President Reagan established Dr Martin Luther King Jr holiday
President Reagan established Dr Martin Luther King Jr holiday
1984
1st NBA game at LA Memorial Sports Arena - Clipper beat Knick, 107-105
1st NBA game at LA Memorial Sports Arena - Clipper beat Knick, 107-105
1984
Despite Mike Bossy 4 goals Islanders lose 5-6 to Canadians making Islander record when scoring a hat trick-77-3-4
Despite Mike Bossy 4 goals Islanders lose 5-6 to Canadians making Islander record when scoring a hat trick-77-3-4
1984
Larry Shues "Foreigner, " premieres in New York City
Larry Shues "Foreigner, " premieres in New York City
1985
Netherlands decides definative sites for cruise missiles
Netherlands decides definative sites for cruise missiles
1985
Nostalgia Television begins on cable
Nostalgia Television begins on cable
1986
Fire in Sandoz-factory Basel, 30 tons of chemicals in the Rhine
Fire in Sandoz-factory Basel, 30 tons of chemicals in the Rhine
1987
18th NYC Marathon won by Ibrahim Hussein in 2:11:01
18th NYC Marathon won by Ibrahim Hussein in 2:11:01
1987
22,000 run in NYC Marathon (won by Ibrahim Hussein of Kenya 2:11:01)
22,000 run in NYC Marathon (won by Ibrahim Hussein of Kenya 2:11:01)
1987
Fukumi Tani wins Nichirei Ladies Cup US-Japan Team Golf Championship
Fukumi Tani wins Nichirei Ladies Cup US-Japan Team Golf Championship
1987
New Orleans Saints shutout Atlanta Falcons 38-0
New Orleans Saints shutout Atlanta Falcons 38-0
1987
New York Jets retire Don Maynards #13
New York Jets retire Don Maynards #13
1988
Actor Jeff Goldblum and actress Gena Davis wed in Las Vegas
Actor Jeff Goldblum and actress Gena Davis wed in Las Vegas
1988
Chris Sabo, wins NL Rookie of Year award
Chris Sabo, wins NL Rookie of Year award
1988
Staten Island ferry gets 1st pay phones
Staten Island ferry gets 1st pay phones
1989
"Les Miserables, " opens at Curran Theatre, San Francisco
"Les Miserables, " opens at Curran Theatre, San Francisco
1989
Scandinavian Airlines System bans smoking on many flights
Scandinavian Airlines System bans smoking on many flights
1990
"Oh, Kay!" opens at Richard Rodgers Theater NYC for 77 performances
"Oh, Kay!" opens at Richard Rodgers Theater NYC for 77 performances
1990
Rhetoric escalates as Bush likens Saddam to Hitler
Rhetoric escalates as Bush likens Saddam to Hitler
1990
Sandra Miller awarded $100 for Mike Tyson fondling her breasts
Sandra Miller awarded $100 for Mike Tyson fondling her breasts
1991
New Dutch Regulations Traffic rules and Traffic signs enforced
New Dutch Regulations Traffic rules and Traffic signs enforced
1992
23rd NYC Marathon won by Willie Mtolo in 2:09:29
23rd NYC Marathon won by Willie Mtolo in 2:09:29
1992
New York Jet Al Toon becomes 10th NFL to catch a pass in 100 straight games
New York Jet Al Toon becomes 10th NFL to catch a pass in 100 straight games
1992
Space Shuttle STS 52 (Columbia 13) lands (scheduled)
Space Shuttle STS 52 (Columbia 13) lands (scheduled)
1993
Atlantic Radio (20 radio stations) becomes American Radio Systems
Atlantic Radio (20 radio stations) becomes American Radio Systems
1993
STS-58 (Columbia) lands
STS-58 (Columbia) lands
1994
Moslem fundamentalists in Mostaganem Algeria murder 5 children
Moslem fundamentalists in Mostaganem Algeria murder 5 children
1995
"Tempest" opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 71 performances
"Tempest" opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 71 performances
1998
Nichirei Golf International
Nichirei Golf International