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Bourgundy King Gundobar delegates royal power
Bourgundy King Gundobar delegates royal power
1461
Battle near Towton Field, 33,000 die (War of the Roses)
Battle near Towton Field, 33,000 die (War of the Roses)
1638
1st permanent white settlement in Delaware (Swedish Lutherans)
1st permanent white settlement in Delaware (Swedish Lutherans)
1673
Eng King Charles II accept Test Act: RC excluded of public functions
Eng King Charles II accept Test Act: RC excluded of public functions
1795
Beethoven (24) debuts as pianist in Vienna
Beethoven (24) debuts as pianist in Vienna
1798
Republic of Switzerland forms
Republic of Switzerland forms
1804
Thousands of Whites massacred in Haiti
Thousands of Whites massacred in Haiti
1814
Battle at Horseshoe Bend Ala: Andrew Jackson beats Creek-indians
Battle at Horseshoe Bend Ala: Andrew Jackson beats Creek-indians
1827
20,000 attend Ludwig von Beethovens burial in Vienna
20,000 attend Ludwig von Beethovens burial in Vienna
1848
Niagara Falls stops flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam
Niagara Falls stops flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam
1849
Britain formally annexs Punjab after defeat of Sikhs in India
Britain formally annexs Punjab after defeat of Sikhs in India
1852
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 andwomen to work more than 10 hours a day
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 andwomen to work more than 10 hours a day
1864
Great Britain gives Isotope Islands back to Greece
Great Britain gives Isotope Islands back to Greece
1864
Union General Steeles troops reach Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Union General Steeles troops reach Arkadelphia, Arkansas
1865
Battle of Quaker Road, Virginia
Battle of Quaker Road, Virginia
1867
British North America Act (Canadian constitution) passes
British North America Act (Canadian constitution) passes
1867
Congress approves Lincoln Memorial
Congress approves Lincoln Memorial
1871
Albert Hall opens by Queen Victoria in London
Albert Hall opens by Queen Victoria in London
1882
Knights of Columbus chartered for Catholic men
Knights of Columbus chartered for Catholic men
1886
Chemist John Pemberton begins to advertise for Coca-Coke
Chemist John Pemberton begins to advertise for Coca-Coke
1897
Japan adopts Gold Standard
Japan adopts Gold Standard
1906
Stanley Cup: Montreal Wanderers sweep Kenora Thisles in 2 games
Stanley Cup: Montreal Wanderers sweep Kenora Thisles in 2 games
1912
Captain Robert Scott, storm-bound in a tent near South Pole, makes last entry in his diary "the end cannot be far"
Captain Robert Scott, storm-bound in a tent near South Pole, makes last entry in his diary "the end cannot be far"
1919
Stanley Cup: Mont (NHL) and Seat (PCHA) win 2 games each with 1 tie, 1919 Stanley Cup not awarded due to flu epidemic
Stanley Cup: Mont (NHL) and Seat (PCHA) win 2 games each with 1 tie, 1919 Stanley Cup not awarded due to flu epidemic
1924
Bayern and Vatican reach accord
Bayern and Vatican reach accord
1927
Henry O D Seagrave races his Sunbeam to a record 203.79 mph at Daytona
Henry O D Seagrave races his Sunbeam to a record 203.79 mph at Daytona
1928
Yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC)
Yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC)
1929
Stanley Cup: Boston Bruins sweep New York Rangers in 2 games
Stanley Cup: Boston Bruins sweep New York Rangers in 2 games
1932
Jack Benny debuts on radio
Jack Benny debuts on radio
1935
French liner Normandie begins its maiden voyage
French liner Normandie begins its maiden voyage
1936
10,000 watch the 200" mirror blank passing through Indianapolis
10,000 watch the 200" mirror blank passing through Indianapolis
1936
Nazi propaganda claims 99% of Germans voted for Nazi candidates
Nazi propaganda claims 99% of Germans voted for Nazi candidates
1940
Joe Louis KOs Johnny Paycheck in 2 to retain heavyweight boxing title
Joe Louis KOs Johnny Paycheck in 2 to retain heavyweight boxing title
1941
WPAT radio in New Jersey begins broadcasting (country music format)
WPAT radio in New Jersey begins broadcasting (country music format)
1942
British cruiser Trinidad torpedoes itself in the Barents Sea
British cruiser Trinidad torpedoes itself in the Barents Sea
1942
British destroyer Campbeltown explodes in St-Nazaire: 400 Germans die
British destroyer Campbeltown explodes in St-Nazaire: 400 Germans die
1942
German submarine U-585 sinks
German submarine U-585 sinks
1943
Meat, butter and cheese rationed in US during WWII
Meat, butter and cheese rationed in US during WWII
1948
Drachtster Boys soccer team forms in Drachten
Drachtster Boys soccer team forms in Drachten
1948
Yanks and Red Sox tie at 2-2 in 17, spring training game
Yanks and Red Sox tie at 2-2 in 17, spring training game
1949
Turkey recognizes Israel
Turkey recognizes Israel
1951
"King & I" opens at St. James Theater NYC for 1246 performances
"King & I" opens at St. James Theater NYC for 1246 performances
1951
23rd Academy Awards - "All About Eve, " Judy Holliday and J Ferrer win
23rd Academy Awards - "All About Eve, " Judy Holliday and J Ferrer win
1951
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are convicted of spying
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are convicted of spying
1958
US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Carol Heiss
US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Carol Heiss
1958
US Mens Figure Skating championship won by David Jenkins
US Mens Figure Skating championship won by David Jenkins
1959
"Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon premieres
"Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon premieres
1961
23rd Amendment ratified, allows Washington DC residents to vote for President
23rd Amendment ratified, allows Washington DC residents to vote for President
1961
KCPT TV channel 19 in Kansas City, MO (PBS) begins broadcasting
KCPT TV channel 19 in Kansas City, MO (PBS) begins broadcasting
1962
Argentine President Frondizi flees from the army
Argentine President Frondizi flees from the army
1963
Final episode of soap opera "Young Doctor Malone"
Final episode of soap opera "Young Doctor Malone"
1966
Muhammad Ali beats George Chuvalo in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Muhammad Ali beats George Chuvalo in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
1967
WCMU TV channel 14 in Mt. Pleasant, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting
WCMU TV channel 14 in Mt. Pleasant, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting
1968
Students seize building at Bowie State College
Students seize building at Bowie State College
1970
"Look to the Lilies" opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC for 25 performances
"Look to the Lilies" opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC for 25 performances
1970
Manchester City wins 10th Europe Cup II
Manchester City wins 10th Europe Cup II
1971
1st Lt William L Calley Jr found guilty in My Lai (Vietnam) massacre
1st Lt William L Calley Jr found guilty in My Lai (Vietnam) massacre
1971
Chile President Allende nationalizes banks / copper mines
Chile President Allende nationalizes banks / copper mines
1971
Development of a serum hepatitis vaccine for children announced
Development of a serum hepatitis vaccine for children announced
1971
Royal Albert Hall opens
Royal Albert Hall opens
1971
WSVN (now WSBN) TV channel 47 in Norton, VA (PBS) begins broadcasting
WSVN (now WSBN) TV channel 47 in Norton, VA (PBS) begins broadcasting
1973
Dave Cowens, wins NBA MVP
Dave Cowens, wins NBA MVP
1973
US troops leave Vietnam, 9 yrs after Tonkin Resolution
US troops leave Vietnam, 9 yrs after Tonkin Resolution
1975
Jane Blalock wins LPGA Karsten-Ping Golf Open
Jane Blalock wins LPGA Karsten-Ping Golf Open
1975
Only 2nd time Islanders beat Rangers
Only 2nd time Islanders beat Rangers
1976
8 Ohio National Guardsmen indicted for shooting 4 Kent State students
8 Ohio National Guardsmen indicted for shooting 4 Kent State students
1979
Andrew Hilditch given out handled the ball vs. Pakistan at WACA
Andrew Hilditch given out handled the ball vs. Pakistan at WACA
1981
"Woman of the Year" opens at Palace Theater NYC for 770 performances
"Woman of the Year" opens at Palace Theater NYC for 770 performances
1981
Tiina Lehtola ski jumps female record 110m
Tiina Lehtola ski jumps female record 110m
1982
2nd Golden Raspberry Awards: Mommie Dearest wins
2nd Golden Raspberry Awards: Mommie Dearest wins
1982
54th Academy Awards - "Chariots of Fire, " Henry Fonda and K Hepburn win
54th Academy Awards - "Chariots of Fire, " Henry Fonda and K Hepburn win
1982
Delhi 707 beat Karnataka 705 on 1st innings to win Ranji Trophy
Delhi 707 beat Karnataka 705 on 1st innings to win Ranji Trophy
1984
NFL Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis
NFL Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis
1985
Christos Sartzetakis elected President of Greece
Christos Sartzetakis elected President of Greece
1985
Wayne Gretzky breaks own NHL season record with 126th assist
Wayne Gretzky breaks own NHL season record with 126th assist
1986
Beatle records officially go on sale in Russia
Beatle records officially go on sale in Russia
1987
7th Golden Raspberry Awards: Howard the Duck wins
7th Golden Raspberry Awards: Howard the Duck wins
1987
Pat Bradley wins LPGA Standard Register Turquoise Golf Classic
Pat Bradley wins LPGA Standard Register Turquoise Golf Classic
1987
Wrestlemania III - 93,173 watch Hulk Hogan beat Andre the Giant
Wrestlemania III - 93,173 watch Hulk Hogan beat Andre the Giant
1987
Yitzhak Shamir re-elected Chairman of right wing Herut Party
Yitzhak Shamir re-elected Chairman of right wing Herut Party
1988
"Oba Oba" opens at Ambassador Theater NYC for 46 performances
"Oba Oba" opens at Ambassador Theater NYC for 46 performances
1988
US Congress discontinues aid to Nicaraguan contras
US Congress discontinues aid to Nicaraguan contras
1989
1st Soviet hockey players are permitted to play for the NHL
1st Soviet hockey players are permitted to play for the NHL
1989
1st US private commercial rocket makes suborbital test flight (NM)
1st US private commercial rocket makes suborbital test flight (NM)
1989
61st Academy Awards - "Rainman, " Dustin Hoffman and Jodie Foster win
61st Academy Awards - "Rainman, " Dustin Hoffman and Jodie Foster win
1989
9th Golden Raspberry Awards: Cocktail wins
9th Golden Raspberry Awards: Cocktail wins
1989
Michael Milken, junk bond King, indicted in New York for racketeering
Michael Milken, junk bond King, indicted in New York for racketeering
1992
"Conversations with My Father" opens at Royale NYC for 462 performances
"Conversations with My Father" opens at Royale NYC for 462 performances
1992
12th Golden Raspberry Awards: Hudson Hawk wins
12th Golden Raspberry Awards: Hudson Hawk wins
1992
21st Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Dottie Mochrie
21st Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Dottie Mochrie
1992
Ice Dance Championship at Oakland won by Klimova and Ponomarenko (CIS)
Ice Dance Championship at Oakland won by Klimova and Ponomarenko (CIS)
1992
Ice Pairs Championship at Oakland won by Mishuktienok and Dmitriev (CIS)
Ice Pairs Championship at Oakland won by Mishuktienok and Dmitriev (CIS)
1992
Ladies Fig Skating Championship in Oak won by Kristi Yamaguchi (USA)
Ladies Fig Skating Championship in Oak won by Kristi Yamaguchi (USA)
1993
65th Academy Awards - "Unforgiven, " Al Pacino and Emma Thompson win
65th Academy Awards - "Unforgiven, " Al Pacino and Emma Thompson win
1993
Queensland all out for 75 vs. NSW in Sheffield Shield Final
Queensland all out for 75 vs. NSW in Sheffield Shield Final
1994
Coach Jimmy Johnson quits Dallas Cowboys
Coach Jimmy Johnson quits Dallas Cowboys
1994
Serbs and Croats signed a cease-fire to end the war in Croatia
Serbs and Croats signed a cease-fire to end the war in Croatia
1995
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Chicago IL on WCKG 105.9 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Chicago IL on WCKG 105.9 FM
1996
10th Soul Train Music Awards: Patti Labelle, Boyz II Men
10th Soul Train Music Awards: Patti Labelle, Boyz II Men
1996
Cleveland Browns choose new name, Baltimore Ravens
Cleveland Browns choose new name, Baltimore Ravens
1996
New York Yankees beats New York Mets 7-3 in an exhibition game
New York Yankees beats New York Mets 7-3 in an exhibition game
1997
1st game at Turner Field Atlanta, Braves beats Yanks 2-0 (exhibition)
1st game at Turner Field Atlanta, Braves beats Yanks 2-0 (exhibition)
1997
Actor Harry Hamlin weds actress Lisa Rinna
Actor Harry Hamlin weds actress Lisa Rinna
1997
PBA National Championship Won by Rick Steelsmith
PBA National Championship Won by Rick Steelsmith
1998
27th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship
27th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship