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Roman Emperor Maximianus introduces tetrarchy
Roman Emperor Maximianus introduces tetrarchy
492
St. Felix III ends his reign as Catholic Pope
St. Felix III ends his reign as Catholic Pope
492
St. Gelasius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
St. Gelasius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
705
John VII begins his reign as Catholic Pope
John VII begins his reign as Catholic Pope
743
Slave export by Christians to heathen areas prohibited
Slave export by Christians to heathen areas prohibited
918
Balderik becomes Bishop of Utrecht
Balderik becomes Bishop of Utrecht
1260
Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis, conquerors Damascus
Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis, conquerors Damascus
1382
French Maillotin uprises against taxes
French Maillotin uprises against taxes
1420
Pope Martinus I calls for crusade against the hussieten
Pope Martinus I calls for crusade against the hussieten
1434
Jacoba of Bavaria marries Frank van Borselen
Jacoba of Bavaria marries Frank van Borselen
1562
Blood bath at Vassy: General de Guise allows 1200 huguenots murder
Blood bath at Vassy: General de Guise allows 1200 huguenots murder
1591
Pope Gregory XIV threatens to excommunicate French King Henri IV
Pope Gregory XIV threatens to excommunicate French King Henri IV
1634
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
1642
Georgeana (York) Maine became the 1st incorporated American city
Georgeana (York) Maine became the 1st incorporated American city
1692
Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba arrest for witchcraft (Salem, Massachusetts)
Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba arrest for witchcraft (Salem, Massachusetts)
1711
"The Spectator" begins publishing (London)
"The Spectator" begins publishing (London)
1780
Penn becomes 1st US state to abolish slavery (for new-borns only)
Penn becomes 1st US state to abolish slavery (for new-borns only)
1781
Continental Congress adopts Articles of Confederation
Continental Congress adopts Articles of Confederation
1784
E Kidner opens 1st cooking school, in Great Britain
E Kidner opens 1st cooking school, in Great Britain
1785
Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture organized
Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture organized
1790
1st US census authorized
1st US census authorized
1792
US Presidential Succession Act passed
US Presidential Succession Act passed
1796
1st National Meeting in the Hague
1st National Meeting in the Hague
1803
Ohio becomes 17th state
Ohio becomes 17th state
1809
Embargo Act of 1807 repealed and Non-Intercourse Act signed
Embargo Act of 1807 repealed and Non-Intercourse Act signed
1811
Egyptian King Muhammad Ali Pasha oversees ceremonial murder of 500
Egyptian King Muhammad Ali Pasha oversees ceremonial murder of 500
1815
Sunday observance in the Netherlands regulated by law
Sunday observance in the Netherlands regulated by law
1845
President Tyler signs a resolution annexing the Republic of Texas
President Tyler signs a resolution annexing the Republic of Texas
1847
Michigan becomes 1st English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty (except for treason against the state)
Michigan becomes 1st English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty (except for treason against the state)
1854
SS City of Glasgow leaves Liverpool harbor and is never seen again
SS City of Glasgow leaves Liverpool harbor and is never seen again
1859
Present seal of SF adopted (its 2nd)
Present seal of SF adopted (its 2nd)
1864
Louis Ducos du Hauron patents movie machine (never built)
Louis Ducos du Hauron patents movie machine (never built)
1864
Rebecca Lee (US) becomes 1st black woman to receive a medical degree
Rebecca Lee (US) becomes 1st black woman to receive a medical degree
1866
Paraguayan canoes sink 2 Brazilian ironclads on Rio Parana
Paraguayan canoes sink 2 Brazilian ironclads on Rio Parana
1867
Howard University, Washington DC, chartered
Howard University, Washington DC, chartered
1867
Most of Nebraska becomes 37th US state (expanded later)
Most of Nebraska becomes 37th US state (expanded later)
1869
Postage stamps showing scenes are issued for 1st time
Postage stamps showing scenes are issued for 1st time
1871
J Milton Turner named Minister to Liberia
J Milton Turner named Minister to Liberia
1875
Congress passes Civil Rights Act; invalidated by Supreme Ct, 1883
Congress passes Civil Rights Act; invalidated by Supreme Ct, 1883
1876
Guernsey Cattle Club forms (Farmington Conn)
Guernsey Cattle Club forms (Farmington Conn)
1879
Library of Hawaii founded
Library of Hawaii founded
1880
Pennsylvania is 1st American state to abolish slavery
Pennsylvania is 1st American state to abolish slavery
1890
1st US edition of Sherlock Holmes (Study in Scarlet) published
1st US edition of Sherlock Holmes (Study in Scarlet) published
1893
Diplomatic Appropriation Act, authorizes the US rank of ambassador
Diplomatic Appropriation Act, authorizes the US rank of ambassador
1896
Battle of Adua: 80,000 Ethiopians destroy 20,000 Italians
Battle of Adua: 80,000 Ethiopians destroy 20,000 Italians
1909
1st US university school of nursing established, University of Minnesota
1st US university school of nursing established, University of Minnesota
1912
Albert Berry makes 1st parachute jump from an airplane
Albert Berry makes 1st parachute jump from an airplane
1912
Isabella Goodwin, 1st US woman detective, appointed, New York City
Isabella Goodwin, 1st US woman detective, appointed, New York City
1913
1st state law requiring bonding of officers and state employees, North Dakota
1st state law requiring bonding of officers and state employees, North Dakota
1913
Federal income tax takes effect (16th amendment)
Federal income tax takes effect (16th amendment)
1914
Dutch Minister of war H Colijn named Director of British Petroleum
Dutch Minister of war H Colijn named Director of British Petroleum
1916
Germany begins attacking ships in the Atlantic
Germany begins attacking ships in the Atlantic
1917
1st federal land bank chartered
1st federal land bank chartered
1919
Demonstrations for Korean independence from Japan begin
Demonstrations for Korean independence from Japan begin
1920
Austria becomes a kingdom again, under Admiral Horthy
Austria becomes a kingdom again, under Admiral Horthy
1920
Buriat ASSR, in RSFSR, constituted
Buriat ASSR, in RSFSR, constituted
1921
Rwanda ceded to England
Rwanda ceded to England
1921
Sailors revolt in Kronstadt Russia
Sailors revolt in Kronstadt Russia
1923
Allies occupy Ruhrgebied: killing railroad striker
Allies occupy Ruhrgebied: killing railroad striker
1927
Bank of Italy becomes a National Bank
Bank of Italy becomes a National Bank
1932
Charles Lindbergh Jr (20 months), kidnapped in NJ; found dead May 12
Charles Lindbergh Jr (20 months), kidnapped in NJ; found dead May 12
1933
Bank holidays declared in 6 states, to prevent run on banks
Bank holidays declared in 6 states, to prevent run on banks
1934
Henry Pu Yi crowned Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria
Henry Pu Yi crowned Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria
1934
Primo Carnera beats Tommy Loughran in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Primo Carnera beats Tommy Loughran in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
1937
1st permanent automobile license plates issued (Ct)
1st permanent automobile license plates issued (Ct)
1937
Gov Wouters innaugrates the radio station on the Dutch Antilles
Gov Wouters innaugrates the radio station on the Dutch Antilles
1940
12th Academy Awards - "Gone with the Wind, " R Donat and V Leigh win
12th Academy Awards - "Gone with the Wind, " R Donat and V Leigh win
1941
"Captain America" appears in a comic book
"Captain America" appears in a comic book
1941
1st US commercial FM radio station goes on the air, Nashville, Tennessee
1st US commercial FM radio station goes on the air, Nashville, Tennessee
1941
Elmer Layden becomes 1st NFL commissioner
Elmer Layden becomes 1st NFL commissioner
1941
German troops invade Bulgaria
German troops invade Bulgaria
1941
Himmler inspects Auschwitz concentration camp
Himmler inspects Auschwitz concentration camp
1942
3 day Battle of Java Sea ends, US suffers a major naval defeat
3 day Battle of Java Sea ends, US suffers a major naval defeat
1942
Japanese troops occupy Kalidjati airport in Java
Japanese troops occupy Kalidjati airport in Java
1942
Suriname camp for NSB people opens to save Jews
Suriname camp for NSB people opens to save Jews
1942
Tito establishes 2nd Proletarit Brigade in Bosnia
Tito establishes 2nd Proletarit Brigade in Bosnia
1943
Jewish old age home for disabled in Amsterdam raided
Jewish old age home for disabled in Amsterdam raided
1944
Massive strikes in Northern Italian towns
Massive strikes in Northern Italian towns
1944
U-358 sinks in Atlantic
U-358 sinks in Atlantic
1945
British 43rd Division under General Essame occupies Xanten
British 43rd Division under General Essame occupies Xanten
1945
Chinese 30th division occupies Hsenwi
Chinese 30th division occupies Hsenwi
1945
FDR announces success of Yalta Conference
FDR announces success of Yalta Conference
1945
Field Marshal Kesselring succeeds von Rundstedt as commander
Field Marshal Kesselring succeeds von Rundstedt as commander
1946
British Government takes control of Bank of England, after 252 years
British Government takes control of Bank of England, after 252 years
1947
International Monetary Fund begins operation
International Monetary Fund begins operation
1949
Joe Louis retires as heavyweight boxing champ
Joe Louis retires as heavyweight boxing champ
1950
Chiang Kai-shek resumed the presidency of National China on Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek resumed the presidency of National China on Formosa
1950
Klaus Fuchs sentenced to 14 years for atomic espionage (London)
Klaus Fuchs sentenced to 14 years for atomic espionage (London)
1950
USSR issues golden rubles
USSR issues golden rubles
1952
Egyptian government-Ali Maher Pasja resigns
Egyptian government-Ali Maher Pasja resigns
1952
Helgoland, in North Sea, returned to West Germany by Britain
Helgoland, in North Sea, returned to West Germany by Britain
1953
Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA Sarasota Golf Open
Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA Sarasota Golf Open
1953
KAUZ TV channel 6 in Wichita Falls, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting
KAUZ TV channel 6 in Wichita Falls, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting
1953
KTNT (now KSTW) TV channel 11 in Tacoma-Seattle, WA (IND) begins
KTNT (now KSTW) TV channel 11 in Tacoma-Seattle, WA (IND) begins
1953
WJZ-AM in NYC becomes WABC; WJZ-TV in Baltimore final transmission
WJZ-AM in NYC becomes WABC; WJZ-TV in Baltimore final transmission
1953
WTAJ TV channel 10 in Altoona, PA (CBS) begins broadcasting
WTAJ TV channel 10 in Altoona, PA (CBS) begins broadcasting
1954
4 Puerto Ricans open fire in US house of reps injuring 5 reps
4 Puerto Ricans open fire in US house of reps injuring 5 reps
1954
In spring training, Ted Williams breaks his collarbone
In spring training, Ted Williams breaks his collarbone
1954
Rebellion during visit of President Naguib in Khartoum Sudan, 30 die
Rebellion during visit of President Naguib in Khartoum Sudan, 30 die
1954
Ted Williams fractures collarbone in 1st game of spring training after flying 39 combat missions without injury in Korean War
Ted Williams fractures collarbone in 1st game of spring training after flying 39 combat missions without injury in Korean War
1954
US explodes 15 megaton hydrogen bomb at Bikini Atoll
US explodes 15 megaton hydrogen bomb at Bikini Atoll
1955
Israeli assault on Gaza, kills 48
Israeli assault on Gaza, kills 48
1955
KFAR (now KATN) TV channel 2 in Fairbanks, AK (ABC / NBC) 1st broadcast
KFAR (now KATN) TV channel 2 in Fairbanks, AK (ABC / NBC) 1st broadcast
1957
"Ziegfeld Follies of 1957" opens at Winter Garden NYC for 123 performances
"Ziegfeld Follies of 1957" opens at Winter Garden NYC for 123 performances
1957
Kokomo the Chimp becomes Today Show animal editor
Kokomo the Chimp becomes Today Show animal editor
1957
KTWO TV channel 2 in Casper, WY (NBC / ABC / CBS) begins broadcasting
KTWO TV channel 2 in Casper, WY (NBC / ABC / CBS) begins broadcasting
1958
Sobers completes 446 stand for 2nd wicket with Conrad Hunte, 260
Sobers completes 446 stand for 2nd wicket with Conrad Hunte, 260
1959
Archbishop Makarios returns to Cyprus after 3 years
Archbishop Makarios returns to Cyprus after 3 years
1959
Beverly Hanson wins LPGA Golden Triangle Festival Golf Tournament
Beverly Hanson wins LPGA Golden Triangle Festival Golf Tournament
1961
President Kennedy establishes the Peace Corp
President Kennedy establishes the Peace Corp
1962
American Airlines 707 plunges nose 1st into Jamaica Bay New York killing 95
American Airlines 707 plunges nose 1st into Jamaica Bay New York killing 95
1962
K-Mart opens
K-Mart opens
1962
Uganda became a self-governing country
Uganda became a self-governing country
1962
US / British nuclear test experiment in Nevada
US / British nuclear test experiment in Nevada
1963
200,000 French mine workers strike
200,000 French mine workers strike
1965
Australia suspends champ swimmer Dawn Fraser for 10-yrs for misconduct
Australia suspends champ swimmer Dawn Fraser for 10-yrs for misconduct
1965
Gas explosion kills 28 in apartment complex (La Salle, Quebec)
Gas explosion kills 28 in apartment complex (La Salle, Quebec)
1965
WPSX TV channel 3 in Clearfield, PA (PBS) begins broadcasting
WPSX TV channel 3 in Clearfield, PA (PBS) begins broadcasting
1966
Venera 3 becomes 1st man-made object to impact on a planet (Venus)
Venera 3 becomes 1st man-made object to impact on a planet (Venus)
1967
Dominica and St. Lucia gain independence from Britain
Dominica and St. Lucia gain independence from Britain
1967
House of Reps expels Rep Adam Clayton Powell Jr (307 to 116)
House of Reps expels Rep Adam Clayton Powell Jr (307 to 116)
1967
Queen Elizabeth Hall (South Bank Center) opens in London
Queen Elizabeth Hall (South Bank Center) opens in London
1967
WMET (now WHSW) TV channel 24 in Baltimore, Maryland (IND) 1st broadcast
WMET (now WHSW) TV channel 24 in Baltimore, Maryland (IND) 1st broadcast
1968
Pirate Radio Atlantis South (England) begins test transmitting
Pirate Radio Atlantis South (England) begins test transmitting
1968
Political Party Radikalen (PPR) established in the Netherlands
Political Party Radikalen (PPR) established in the Netherlands
1968
Singers Johnny Cash (36) and June Carter (38) wed
Singers Johnny Cash (36) and June Carter (38) wed
1969
"Red, White, and Maddox" closes at Cort Theater NYC after 41 performances
"Red, White, and Maddox" closes at Cort Theater NYC after 41 performances
1969
After 88 weeks Sgt Pepper drops off the charts
After 88 weeks Sgt Pepper drops off the charts
1969
Jim Morrison arrested for exposing himself at Dinner Key Auditorium
Jim Morrison arrested for exposing himself at Dinner Key Auditorium
1969
Pirate Radio 259 begins operation off the French coast
Pirate Radio 259 begins operation off the French coast
1970
Atje Keulen-Deelstra becomes world champion all-round ladies skater
Atje Keulen-Deelstra becomes world champion all-round ladies skater
1970
End of US coml whale hunting
End of US coml whale hunting
1970
White government of Rhodesia declares independence from Britain
White government of Rhodesia declares independence from Britain
1971
Bomb attack on the Capitol in Washington DC
Bomb attack on the Capitol in Washington DC
1971
Clandestine Radio Deutsche Reich (Germany) begins transmitting on FM
Clandestine Radio Deutsche Reich (Germany) begins transmitting on FM
1972
Club of Rome publishes report "Boundaries on the Growth"
Club of Rome publishes report "Boundaries on the Growth"
1972
KHMA TV channel 11 in Houma, LA (IND) begins broadcasting
KHMA TV channel 11 in Houma, LA (IND) begins broadcasting
1972
Wilt Chamberlain is 1st NBA player to score 30,000 points
Wilt Chamberlain is 1st NBA player to score 30,000 points
1973
Robert Joffrey Dance Company opens
Robert Joffrey Dance Company opens
1973
Robyn Smith becomes 1st female jockey to win a major race
Robyn Smith becomes 1st female jockey to win a major race
1974
George Harrison announces his concert tour of US in November
George Harrison announces his concert tour of US in November
1974
Watergate grand jury indicts 7 presidential aides
Watergate grand jury indicts 7 presidential aides
1975
17th Grammy Awards: I Honestly Love You, Marvin Hamlisch win
17th Grammy Awards: I Honestly Love You, Marvin Hamlisch win
1977
Bank of America adopts the name VISA for their credit cards
Bank of America adopts the name VISA for their credit cards
1977
US extends territorial waters to 200 miles
US extends territorial waters to 200 miles
1978
"Timbuktu!" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 243 performances
"Timbuktu!" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 243 performances
1979
"Sweeney Todd" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 557 performances
"Sweeney Todd" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 557 performances
1980
CTUC, Commonwealth Trade Union Council, established
CTUC, Commonwealth Trade Union Council, established
1980
Hilbert van der Duim becomes world champion all-round skater
Hilbert van der Duim becomes world champion all-round skater
1980
Patti Smith and MC5 guitarist Fred Sonic Smith wed in Detroit
Patti Smith and MC5 guitarist Fred Sonic Smith wed in Detroit
1980
Snow falls in Florida
Snow falls in Florida
1981
"Sophisticated Ladies" opens at Lunt-Fontanne NYC for 767 performances
"Sophisticated Ladies" opens at Lunt-Fontanne NYC for 767 performances
1981
Bobby Sands, IRA member, begins 65-day hunger strike (he dies)
Bobby Sands, IRA member, begins 65-day hunger strike (he dies)
1981
Irish Republican Army Bobby Sand begins hunger strike in Maze Prison
Irish Republican Army Bobby Sand begins hunger strike in Maze Prison
1981
Sally Little wins LPGA Olympia Gold Golf Classic
Sally Little wins LPGA Olympia Gold Golf Classic
1982
5th Emmy Sports Award presentation
5th Emmy Sports Award presentation
1983
Tamara McKinney becomes 1st US woman skier to win the World Cup
Tamara McKinney becomes 1st US woman skier to win the World Cup
1983
Tornado tears through LA, injuring 33 people
Tornado tears through LA, injuring 33 people
1984
Landsat 5 and ham satellite Oscar 11 launched into polar orbit
Landsat 5 and ham satellite Oscar 11 launched into polar orbit
1985
Liza Minnelli enters Betty Ford Drug Center
Liza Minnelli enters Betty Ford Drug Center
1985
Milwaukee businessman Herb Kohl purchases the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee businessman Herb Kohl purchases the Milwaukee Bucks
1985
Pentagon accepts theory that atomic war would cause a nuclear winter
Pentagon accepts theory that atomic war would cause a nuclear winter
1988
Courtney Gibbs Eplin, 21, (Texas), crowned 37th Miss USA
Courtney Gibbs Eplin, 21, (Texas), crowned 37th Miss USA
1988
Iraq says it launched 16 missiles into Tehran
Iraq says it launched 16 missiles into Tehran
1988
Pontiac announces the end of the Fiero automobile
Pontiac announces the end of the Fiero automobile
1988
Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe with his record 1,050th NHL assist
Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe with his record 1,050th NHL assist
1989
Comet du Toit at perihelion
Comet du Toit at perihelion
1989
Julianne Philips and Bruce Springsteen divorce
Julianne Philips and Bruce Springsteen divorce
1990
Benin nullifies its constitution
Benin nullifies its constitution
1990
Luis Alberto Lacelle sworn in as President of Uruguay
Luis Alberto Lacelle sworn in as President of Uruguay
1991
US Embassy in Kuwait officially reopens
US Embassy in Kuwait officially reopens
1992
"Little Hotel on the Side" closes at Belasco NYC after 41 performances
"Little Hotel on the Side" closes at Belasco NYC after 41 performances
1992
"Visit" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 45 performances
"Visit" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 45 performances
1992
Jenny Thompson swims 100m freestyle world record (1:01.40)
Jenny Thompson swims 100m freestyle world record (1:01.40)
1992
Nelson Diebel swims 100m freestyle US record (54.48 seconds)
Nelson Diebel swims 100m freestyle US record (54.48 seconds)
1993
Authorities in Waco, Texas negotiate with Branch Davidians
Authorities in Waco, Texas negotiate with Branch Davidians
1993
George Steinbenner is reinstated as owner of New York Yankees
George Steinbenner is reinstated as owner of New York Yankees
1993
New expansion NHL team, owned by Disney, is named the Mighty Ducks
New expansion NHL team, owned by Disney, is named the Mighty Ducks
1994
36th Grammy Awards: I Will Always Love You, Toni Braxton wins
36th Grammy Awards: I Will Always Love You, Toni Braxton wins
1994
Martti Ahtisaari inaugurated as President of Finland
Martti Ahtisaari inaugurated as President of Finland
1994
Senate rejectes a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution
Senate rejectes a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution
1995
37th Grammy Awards: All I Want to Do, Streets of Philadelphia, Sheryl Crow
37th Grammy Awards: All I Want to Do, Streets of Philadelphia, Sheryl Crow
1995
Belgium ends military conscript
Belgium ends military conscript
1995
Jozef Oleksy succeeds Waldemar Pawlak on as Premier of Poland
Jozef Oleksy succeeds Waldemar Pawlak on as Premier of Poland
1995
Part of Houston begins using new area code 261
Part of Houston begins using new area code 261
1995
Ukraine Premier Vitaly Massol, resigns
Ukraine Premier Vitaly Massol, resigns
1996
Lenny Wilkens, winningest coach in NBA, coaches his 1,000th victory
Lenny Wilkens, winningest coach in NBA, coaches his 1,000th victory
1996
New toll-free 888 area code introduced
New toll-free 888 area code introduced
1996
Plans approved allowing traffic cameras High Harrington and Shap England
Plans approved allowing traffic cameras High Harrington and Shap England
1997
"Mandy Patinkin in Concert, " opens at Lyceum Theater, New York City
"Mandy Patinkin in Concert, " opens at Lyceum Theater, New York City
1997
5th annual ESPY Awards shown on TV
5th annual ESPY Awards shown on TV
1998
"Art, " opens at Royale Theater, New York City
"Art, " opens at Royale Theater, New York City
1998
Australian Ladies Masters Golf
Australian Ladies Masters Golf