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Origin of Saka Era (India)
Origin of Saka Era (India)
468
St. Simplicius elected to succeed Catholic Pope Hilarius
St. Simplicius elected to succeed Catholic Pope Hilarius
493
Ostrogoten King Theodorik the Great beats Odoaker
Ostrogoten King Theodorik the Great beats Odoaker
1409
Austrian civil war ends
Austrian civil war ends
1431
Bishop Gabriele Condulmer elected as Pope Eugene IV
Bishop Gabriele Condulmer elected as Pope Eugene IV
1627
Piet Heyn conquerors 22 ships in Bay of Salvador Brazil
Piet Heyn conquerors 22 ships in Bay of Salvador Brazil
1634
1st tavern in Boston opens (Samuel Cole)
1st tavern in Boston opens (Samuel Cole)
1638
Duke Bernard van Saksen-Weimar occupies Rheinfelden
Duke Bernard van Saksen-Weimar occupies Rheinfelden
1776
US commodore Esek Hopkins occupies Nassau Bahamas
US commodore Esek Hopkins occupies Nassau Bahamas
1791
1st internal revenue act (taxing distilled spirits & carriages)
1st internal revenue act (taxing distilled spirits & carriages)
1791
Congress establishes US Mint
Congress establishes US Mint
1794
Richard Allen founded AME Church
Richard Allen founded AME Church
1801
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
1st US Jewish governor, David Emanuel, takes office in Georgia
1803
1st impeachment trial of a federal judge, John Pickering, begins
1st impeachment trial of a federal judge, John Pickering, begins
1805
Louisiana-Missouri Territory forms
Louisiana-Missouri Territory forms
1812
US passes 1st foreign aid bill (aids Venezuela earthquake vicitims)
US passes 1st foreign aid bill (aids Venezuela earthquake vicitims)
1813
Office of Surgeon General of the US Army forms
Office of Surgeon General of the US Army forms
1815
US declares war on Algiers for taking US prisoners and demanding tribute
US declares war on Algiers for taking US prisoners and demanding tribute
1817
Mississippi Territory is divided into Alabama Territory and Mississippi
Mississippi Territory is divided into Alabama Territory and Mississippi
1820
Missouri Compromise passes, allowing slavery in Missouri
Missouri Compromise passes, allowing slavery in Missouri
1835
Congress authorizes a US mint at New Orleans, Louisiana
Congress authorizes a US mint at New Orleans, Louisiana
1837
Congress increases Supreme Court membership from 7 to 9
Congress increases Supreme Court membership from 7 to 9
1837
US President Andrew Jackson and Congress recognizes Republic of Texas
US President Andrew Jackson and Congress recognizes Republic of Texas
1838
Rebellion at Pelee Island, Ontario Canada
Rebellion at Pelee Island, Ontario Canada
1842
1st US child labor law regulating working hours passed (Mass)
1st US child labor law regulating working hours passed (Mass)
1843
Congress appropriates $30,000 "to test the practicability of establishing a system of electro-magnetic telegraphs" by the US
Congress appropriates $30,000 "to test the practicability of establishing a system of electro-magnetic telegraphs" by the US
1845
1st time, US Senate overrides presidential (Tyler) veto
1st time, US Senate overrides presidential (Tyler) veto
1845
Congress authorizes ocean mail contracts for foreign mail delivery
Congress authorizes ocean mail contracts for foreign mail delivery
1845
Florida becomes 27th state
Florida becomes 27th state
1847
Post Office Department authorized to issue postage stamps
Post Office Department authorized to issue postage stamps
1849
Gold Coinage Act authorizes $20 Double Eagle gold coin
Gold Coinage Act authorizes $20 Double Eagle gold coin
1849
Home Dept (Interior Dept), forms
Home Dept (Interior Dept), forms
1849
Minnesota Territory is organizes
Minnesota Territory is organizes
1849
Territory of Minnesota organizes
Territory of Minnesota organizes
1849
US Department of the Interior established by Congress
US Department of the Interior established by Congress
1851
Congress authorizes smallest US silver coin (3 cent piece)
Congress authorizes smallest US silver coin (3 cent piece)
1853
Transcontinental railroad survey is authorized by Congress
Transcontinental railroad survey is authorized by Congress
1853
US Assay Office in NYC authorized
US Assay Office in NYC authorized
1855
Congress approves $30,000 to test camels for military use
Congress approves $30,000 to test camels for military use
1855
Congress authorizes registered mail
Congress authorizes registered mail
1862
Battle of New Madrid MO-captured by Union forces
Battle of New Madrid MO-captured by Union forces
1862
General Pope lays siege in front of New Madrid
General Pope lays siege in front of New Madrid
1863
1st US wartime military conscription bill enacted
1st US wartime military conscription bill enacted
1863
Abraham Lincoln approves charter for National Academy of Sciences
Abraham Lincoln approves charter for National Academy of Sciences
1863
Congress authorizes a US mint at Carson City, Nevada
Congress authorizes a US mint at Carson City, Nevada
1863
Federal ironclad ships bomb Fort McAllister, Georgia
Federal ironclad ships bomb Fort McAllister, Georgia
1863
Free city delivery replaces zone postage; 449 letter carriers hired
Free city delivery replaces zone postage; 449 letter carriers hired
1863
Gold certificates (currency) authorized by Congress
Gold certificates (currency) authorized by Congress
1863
Idaho Territory forms
Idaho Territory forms
1863
Lincoln approves charter for National Academy of Sciences
Lincoln approves charter for National Academy of Sciences
1865
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands established
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands established
1869
University of South Carolina opens to all races
University of South Carolina opens to all races
1871
Congress changes Indian tribes status from independent to dependent
Congress changes Indian tribes status from independent to dependent
1871
Congress establishes the civil service system
Congress establishes the civil service system
1873
Congress authorizes federal departmental postage stamps
Congress authorizes federal departmental postage stamps
1873
US Congress and government raise own salary, retroactively
US Congress and government raise own salary, retroactively
1875
1st recorded hockey game (Montreal)
1st recorded hockey game (Montreal)
1875
Congress authorizes 20 cent coin, lasts only 3 years
Congress authorizes 20 cent coin, lasts only 3 years
1877
Rutherford B Hayes is sworn in as the 19th President
Rutherford B Hayes is sworn in as the 19th President
1878
Bulgaria liberated from Turkey (Peace of San Stefano)
Bulgaria liberated from Turkey (Peace of San Stefano)
1879
1st female lawyer heard by Supreme Court (Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood)
1st female lawyer heard by Supreme Court (Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood)
1879
US Geological Survey director authorized in Department of the Interior
US Geological Survey director authorized in Department of the Interior
1882
New York Steam Corp begins distributing steam to Manhattan buildings
New York Steam Corp begins distributing steam to Manhattan buildings
1883
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
1885
1st US state (California) establishes a permanent forest commission
1st US state (California) establishes a permanent forest commission
1885
American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) incorporates
American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) incorporates
1885
Congress passes Indian Appropriations Act (Indians wards of Federal Government)
Congress passes Indian Appropriations Act (Indians wards of Federal Government)
1885
US Post Office offers special delivery for 1st-class mail
US Post Office offers special delivery for 1st-class mail
1887
American Protective Association forms (anti-Catholic) in Clinton, Iowa
American Protective Association forms (anti-Catholic) in Clinton, Iowa
1887
Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6 year old blind-deaf Helen Keller
Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6 year old blind-deaf Helen Keller
1891
Congress creates Office of Supt of Immigration (Treasury Department)
Congress creates Office of Supt of Immigration (Treasury Department)
1891
Congress creates US Courts of Appeal
Congress creates US Courts of Appeal
1891
Office of Superintendent of Immigration (Treasury Department) created
Office of Superintendent of Immigration (Treasury Department) created
1892
1st cattle tuberculosis test in US made, Villa Nova, Penn
1st cattle tuberculosis test in US made, Villa Nova, Penn
1893
Columbian Isabella silver quarter authorized
Columbian Isabella silver quarter authorized
1893
Congress authorizes 1st federal road agency, in Department of Agriculture
Congress authorizes 1st federal road agency, in Department of Agriculture
1894
1st Greek-language publication in US begins, "NY Atlantis"
1st Greek-language publication in US begins, "NY Atlantis"
1894
4th and last British government of Gladstone resigns
4th and last British government of Gladstone resigns
1899
Congress authorizes Lafayette silver dollar
Congress authorizes Lafayette silver dollar
1899
George Dewey becomes 1st in US with rank of Admiral of the Navy
George Dewey becomes 1st in US with rank of Admiral of the Navy
1900
US Steel Corporation organizes
US Steel Corporation organizes
1901
Congress creates National Bureau of Standards, in Department of Commerce
Congress creates National Bureau of Standards, in Department of Commerce
1903
North Carolina becomes 1st state requiring registration of nurses
North Carolina becomes 1st state requiring registration of nurses
1905
US Forest Service forms
US Forest Service forms
1906
Vuia I aircraft built by Romanian Traja Vuia tested in France
Vuia I aircraft built by Romanian Traja Vuia tested in France
1909
Stanley Cup: Ottawa Senators beat Montreal Wanderers, 8-3
Stanley Cup: Ottawa Senators beat Montreal Wanderers, 8-3
1911
1st US federal cemetery with Union and Rebel graves opens in Missouri
1st US federal cemetery with Union and Rebel graves opens in Missouri
1913
Ida B Wells-Barnett demonstrates for female suffrage in Washington DC
Ida B Wells-Barnett demonstrates for female suffrage in Washington DC
1915
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NASA forerunner) created
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NASA forerunner) created
1917
Congress passes 1st excess profits tax on corporations
Congress passes 1st excess profits tax on corporations
1917
Great monarch Michael resigns after 1 day as Czar
Great monarch Michael resigns after 1 day as Czar
1917
Nicholas II, last Russian tsar, abdicates (OS)
Nicholas II, last Russian tsar, abdicates (OS)
1918
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: Germany, Austria and Russia sign
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: Germany, Austria and Russia sign
1919
1st international air mail service from US, Seattle-Victoria, BC
1st international air mail service from US, Seattle-Victoria, BC
1919
Communist Party in Germany announces a general strike
Communist Party in Germany announces a general strike
1920
Montreal Canadiens scores NHL record 16 goals beating Quebec Bulldogs
Montreal Canadiens scores NHL record 16 goals beating Quebec Bulldogs
1922
Italian fascists occupy Fiume and Rijeka
Italian fascists occupy Fiume and Rijeka
1922
WWJ-AM in Detroit MI begins radio transmissions
WWJ-AM in Detroit MI begins radio transmissions
1923
US Senate rejects membership in International Court of Justice, The Hague
US Senate rejects membership in International Court of Justice, The Hague
1924
German and Turkish friendship / trade treaty signed
German and Turkish friendship / trade treaty signed
1926
International Greyhound Racing Association formed (Miami, Florida)
International Greyhound Racing Association formed (Miami, Florida)
1931
"Star Spangled Banner" officially becomes US national anthem
"Star Spangled Banner" officially becomes US national anthem
1933
Mount Rushmore dedicated
Mount Rushmore dedicated
1933
New York City premiere of "King Kong"
New York City premiere of "King Kong"
1934
John Dillinger breaks out of jail using a wooden pistol
John Dillinger breaks out of jail using a wooden pistol
1936
Grimmett ends his Test career with 13 wkts in 5th Test vs. South Africa
Grimmett ends his Test career with 13 wkts in 5th Test vs. South Africa
1937
Australia snatch series against England 3-2 after being 2-0 down
Australia snatch series against England 3-2 after being 2-0 down
1940
Artie Shaw records "Frenesi" on RCA Victor label
Artie Shaw records "Frenesi" on RCA Victor label
1943
Bomb fleeing crowd falls into London shelter; 173 die
Bomb fleeing crowd falls into London shelter; 173 die
1943
US defeats Japan andwins Battle of Bismark Sea
US defeats Japan andwins Battle of Bismark Sea
1945
RAF bombing error hits The Hague killing 511
RAF bombing error hits The Hague killing 511
1945
Roermond / Venlo Neth, freed
Roermond / Venlo Neth, freed
1945
US and Philippine forces recaptures Corregidor
US and Philippine forces recaptures Corregidor
1945
US 7th Army occupies last part of Westwall
US 7th Army occupies last part of Westwall
1946
US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Gretchen Merrill
US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Gretchen Merrill
1946
US Mens Figure Skating championship won by Richard Button
US Mens Figure Skating championship won by Richard Button
1950
3 months as National-American Football League takes back NFL name
3 months as National-American Football League takes back NFL name
1951
Bill Mikvy (Temple) scores NCAA basketball record 73 pts
Bill Mikvy (Temple) scores NCAA basketball record 73 pts
1952
Puerto Rico approves their 1st self written constitution
Puerto Rico approves their 1st self written constitution
1953
Boston Braves, who own Milwaukee minor league franchise, block St. Louis Browns attempt to shift their franchise to Milwaukee
Boston Braves, who own Milwaukee minor league franchise, block St. Louis Browns attempt to shift their franchise to Milwaukee
1953
Canadian Comet crashes at Karachi, 11 killed
Canadian Comet crashes at Karachi, 11 killed
1955
Elvis Presley made his 1st TV appearance
Elvis Presley made his 1st TV appearance
1956
Cockie Gastelaars swims world record 100 m freestyle (1:04.2)
Cockie Gastelaars swims world record 100 m freestyle (1:04.2)
1956
Indonesian government of Harahap resigns
Indonesian government of Harahap resigns
1956
Manhattan Borough President Hulan Jack makes plans for a new 110,000-seat stadium to entice Giants to stay in New York
Manhattan Borough President Hulan Jack makes plans for a new 110,000-seat stadium to entice Giants to stay in New York
1956
Morocco gains independence from France (Anniversary of throne)
Morocco gains independence from France (Anniversary of throne)
1957
Corry Brokken wins Eurovision Song festival with "Just as then"
Corry Brokken wins Eurovision Song festival with "Just as then"
1957
Ice Dance Championship at Colorado Spr won by Markham and Jones (GRB)
Ice Dance Championship at Colorado Spr won by Markham and Jones (GRB)
1957
Ice Pairs Championship at Colorado Springs won by Wagner and Paul (CAN)
Ice Pairs Championship at Colorado Springs won by Wagner and Paul (CAN)
1957
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open
1957
Worlds Ladies Figure Skating Champ in Colo Spr won by Carol Heiss (US)
Worlds Ladies Figure Skating Champ in Colo Spr won by Carol Heiss (US)
1958
KTVU TV channel 2 in Oakland-San Francisco, CA (IND) 1st broadcast
KTVU TV channel 2 in Oakland-San Francisco, CA (IND) 1st broadcast
1958
Nuri ash Said becomes Premier of Iraq
Nuri ash Said becomes Premier of Iraq
1959
1st US probe to enter solar orbit, Pioneer 4, launched
1st US probe to enter solar orbit, Pioneer 4, launched
1959
British government arrests Hastings Banda of Nyasaland, ends emergency crisis
British government arrests Hastings Banda of Nyasaland, ends emergency crisis
1960
9th largest snowfall in NYC history (14.5")
9th largest snowfall in NYC history (14.5")
1962
British Antarctic Territory forms
British Antarctic Territory forms
1966
Buffalo Springfield form (Steven Stills, Neil Young, et al)
Buffalo Springfield form (Steven Stills, Neil Young, et al)
1966
Rock group Buffalo Springfield forms
Rock group Buffalo Springfield forms
1966
Twister hits Jackson Miss; 3 minutes after 1st sighting, 57 die
Twister hits Jackson Miss; 3 minutes after 1st sighting, 57 die
1966
WRFT (now WVFT) TV channel 27 in Roanoke, VA (IND) begins broadcasting
WRFT (now WVFT) TV channel 27 in Roanoke, VA (IND) begins broadcasting
1967
Grenada gains partial independence from Britain
Grenada gains partial independence from Britain
1967
White Sox given permission to use semi-DH in training camp with home club permission (use of pinch hitter twice in same game)
White Sox given permission to use semi-DH in training camp with home club permission (use of pinch hitter twice in same game)
1968
Jean Beliveau (Mont) becomes 2nd NHLer to score 1,000 pts
Jean Beliveau (Mont) becomes 2nd NHLer to score 1,000 pts
1969
Apollo 9 launched for 151 Earth orbits (10 days)
Apollo 9 launched for 151 Earth orbits (10 days)
1971
South African Broadcasting Corp lifts its ban on the Beatles
South African Broadcasting Corp lifts its ban on the Beatles
1971
Winnie Mandela sentenced to 1 year in jail in South Africa
Winnie Mandela sentenced to 1 year in jail in South Africa
1972
Sculpted figures of Jefferson Davis, Robert E Lee, and Stonewall Jackson are completed at Stone Mountain, Georgia
Sculpted figures of Jefferson Davis, Robert E Lee, and Stonewall Jackson are completed at Stone Mountain, Georgia
1973
"Shelter" closes at John Golden Theater NYC after 31 performances
"Shelter" closes at John Golden Theater NYC after 31 performances
1973
White Sox Dick Allen signs 3 year contract for record $750,000
White Sox Dick Allen signs 3 year contract for record $750,000
1974
"Sextet" opens at Bijou Theater NYC for 9 performances
"Sextet" opens at Bijou Theater NYC for 9 performances
1974
George Foreman KOs Ken Norton
George Foreman KOs Ken Norton
1974
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Orange Blossom Golf Classic
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Orange Blossom Golf Classic
1975
"Goodtime Charley" opens at Palace Theater NYC for 104 performances
"Goodtime Charley" opens at Palace Theater NYC for 104 performances
1975
Linda McCartney is charged in US with possession of marijuana
Linda McCartney is charged in US with possession of marijuana
1976
Mozambique closes border with Rhodesia
Mozambique closes border with Rhodesia
1977
Ice Pairs Champs at Tokyo won by Irina Rodnina / Alexandr Zaitsev (URS)
Ice Pairs Champs at Tokyo won by Irina Rodnina / Alexandr Zaitsev (URS)
1977
Islanders allow Red Wings only 11 shots on goal
Islanders allow Red Wings only 11 shots on goal
1977
Worlds Ladies Fig Skating Champ in Tokyo won by Linda Fratianne (USA)
Worlds Ladies Fig Skating Champ in Tokyo won by Linda Fratianne (USA)
1981
New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers play to an 8-8 tie
New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers play to an 8-8 tie
1982
Senate begins debate on expulsion of Sen Harrison Williams (D-NJ)
Senate begins debate on expulsion of Sen Harrison Williams (D-NJ)
1984
New York Islanders score their most goals (11) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (6)
New York Islanders score their most goals (11) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (6)
1984
Peter Ueberroth elected baseball commissioner (Effective October 1)
Peter Ueberroth elected baseball commissioner (Effective October 1)
1985
"Moonlighting" with Cybill Shepard and Bruce Willis, premieres
"Moonlighting" with Cybill Shepard and Bruce Willis, premieres
1985
"My One & Only" closes at St. James Theater NYC after 767 performances
"My One & Only" closes at St. James Theater NYC after 767 performances
1985
Betsy King wins LPGA Samaritan Turquoise Golf Classic
Betsy King wins LPGA Samaritan Turquoise Golf Classic
1985
Bill Shoemaker is 1st jockey to surpass $100 million
Bill Shoemaker is 1st jockey to surpass $100 million
1985
National Union of Mine Workers in England end a 51 week strike
National Union of Mine Workers in England end a 51 week strike
1985
Willie Shoemaker becomes 1st jockey to win $100 million
Willie Shoemaker becomes 1st jockey to win $100 million
1987
Ray Dandridge, 3rd baseman in Negro Leagues, eleected to Hall of Fame
Ray Dandridge, 3rd baseman in Negro Leagues, eleected to Hall of Fame
1989
Machinists strike Eastern Airlines; pilots honor picket lines
Machinists strike Eastern Airlines; pilots honor picket lines
1989
Robert McFarlane gets $20,000 fine, 2 yrs probation for Iran-Contra
Robert McFarlane gets $20,000 fine, 2 yrs probation for Iran-Contra
1990
Carole Gist, 20, (Michigan 1st black), crowned 39th Miss USA
Carole Gist, 20, (Michigan 1st black), crowned 39th Miss USA
1991
"Big Love" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 41 performances
"Big Love" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 41 performances
1991
25 die as United Boeing 737 crashes in Colorado Springs
25 die as United Boeing 737 crashes in Colorado Springs
1991
4 LA cops beat Rodney King, it is video taped
4 LA cops beat Rodney King, it is video taped
1991
Iraqi generals and General Schwarzkopf meet to discuss cease fire
Iraqi generals and General Schwarzkopf meet to discuss cease fire
1991
LA Police severly beat Rodney King, captured on amateur video
LA Police severly beat Rodney King, captured on amateur video
1991
Latvia and Estonia vote to become independent of the USSR
Latvia and Estonia vote to become independent of the USSR
1991
Switzerland votes on lowering voting age from 20 to 18
Switzerland votes on lowering voting age from 20 to 18
1991
United Airlines crashes near Colorado Springs, kills 25
United Airlines crashes near Colorado Springs, kills 25
1992
Charges are filed in Florida against New York Mets Darryl Boston, Vince Coleman and Dwight Gooden of rape (dropped in April)
Charges are filed in Florida against New York Mets Darryl Boston, Vince Coleman and Dwight Gooden of rape (dropped in April)
1992
Gas explodes in coal mine at Zonguldak Turkey, 100s die
Gas explodes in coal mine at Zonguldak Turkey, 100s die
1992
President Bush apologizes for raising taxes after pledging not to
President Bush apologizes for raising taxes after pledging not to
1993
Howard Stern radio show premieres in Boston (WBCN 104.1 FM-evenings)
Howard Stern radio show premieres in Boston (WBCN 104.1 FM-evenings)
1994
"Damn Yankees" opens at Marquis Theater NYC for 510 performances
"Damn Yankees" opens at Marquis Theater NYC for 510 performances
1994
"Philoktetes Variations, " with Ron Vawter, premieres in Brussels
"Philoktetes Variations, " with Ron Vawter, premieres in Brussels
1994
IRS investigates Darryl Strawberry
IRS investigates Darryl Strawberry
1995
Camilla Parker Bowles and her husband Andrew divorce
Camilla Parker Bowles and her husband Andrew divorce
1996
26th Easter Seal Telethon
26th Easter Seal Telethon
1996
Auckland beat Wellington by 9 wickets to win Shell Trophy Final
Auckland beat Wellington by 9 wickets to win Shell Trophy Final
1997
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Fayetteville NC on WRCQ 103.5 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Fayetteville NC on WRCQ 103.5 FM
1998
Bill Gates testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Gates testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee