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1380
King Charles VI of France crowned at age 12
King Charles VI of France crowned at age 12
1550
Pope Julius III proclaims new seat on Council of Trente
Pope Julius III proclaims new seat on Council of Trente
1666
Samuel Pepys reports on 1st blood transfusion (between dogs)
Samuel Pepys reports on 1st blood transfusion (between dogs)
1675
Pope Clemens X declares Gorcumse martyrs divine
Pope Clemens X declares Gorcumse martyrs divine
1677
Prince Willem III Henry marries English Princess Mary Stuart
Prince Willem III Henry marries English Princess Mary Stuart
1698
Spanish King Carlos appoints grandson Prince Jozef Ferdinand as heir
Spanish King Carlos appoints grandson Prince Jozef Ferdinand as heir
1732
1st US professional librarian, Louis Timothee, hired in Philadelphia
1st US professional librarian, Louis Timothee, hired in Philadelphia
1755
Henry Fox appointed English Secretary of State
Henry Fox appointed English Secretary of State
1792
Captain George Vancouver is 1st Englishman to enter SF Bay
Captain George Vancouver is 1st Englishman to enter SF Bay
1833
Charles Darwin departs by horse to Montevideo
Charles Darwin departs by horse to Montevideo
1834
William Thomson enters Glasgow University at 10 yrs 4 months
William Thomson enters Glasgow University at 10 yrs 4 months
1851
"Moby Dick, " by Herman Melville, published
"Moby Dick, " by Herman Melville, published
1863
Bedford Forrest is assigned to command of West Tennessee
Bedford Forrest is assigned to command of West Tennessee
1863
Skirmish at Danville, Mississippi
Skirmish at Danville, Mississippi
1888
St. Andrews Golf Club, Yonkers NY, opens with just 6 holes
St. Andrews Golf Club, Yonkers NY, opens with just 6 holes
1888
USC Trojans (then Methodists) play their 1st football game
USC Trojans (then Methodists) play their 1st football game
1893
Gerhart Hauptmanns "Hanneles Himmelfahrt, " premieres in Berlin
Gerhart Hauptmanns "Hanneles Himmelfahrt, " premieres in Berlin
1894
Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Golden Pince-Nez" (BG)
Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Golden Pince-Nez" (BG)
1896
Power plant at Niagara Falls begins operation
Power plant at Niagara Falls begins operation
1908
Albert Einstein presents quantum theory of light
Albert Einstein presents quantum theory of light
1910
1st airplane flight from deck of a ship, Norfolk, Virginia
1st airplane flight from deck of a ship, Norfolk, Virginia
1914
Billy Mallett of Hamilton Tigers kicks 10 singles in a game
Billy Mallett of Hamilton Tigers kicks 10 singles in a game
1915
Thomas Masaryk demands independence for Czechoslovakia
Thomas Masaryk demands independence for Czechoslovakia
1918
Republic of Czechoslovakia created with T.G. Masaryk as President
Republic of Czechoslovakia created with T.G. Masaryk as President
1919
Red Army captures Omsk, Siberia
Red Army captures Omsk, Siberia
1922
BBC begins domestic radio service from 2LO at Marconi House
BBC begins domestic radio service from 2LO at Marconi House
1922
German Reichs Chancellor Joseph Wirth term ends
German Reichs Chancellor Joseph Wirth term ends
1927
Worlds largest gas tank in Pittsburgh Penn explodes; 28 die
Worlds largest gas tank in Pittsburgh Penn explodes; 28 die
1931
Ottawa Mint Act is proclaimed in England
Ottawa Mint Act is proclaimed in England
1935
FDR proclaims Philippine Islands a free commonwealth
FDR proclaims Philippine Islands a free commonwealth
1936
Bradman scores 192 for South Africa vs. Victoria before a MCG crowd of 21000
Bradman scores 192 for South Africa vs. Victoria before a MCG crowd of 21000
1938
Dutch DC3 crashes at Schiphol, 6 die
Dutch DC3 crashes at Schiphol, 6 die
1939
Oil refinery fire kills 500 and destroys Lagunillas Venezuela
Oil refinery fire kills 500 and destroys Lagunillas Venezuela
1940
During WWII, German planes destroy most of Coventry, England
During WWII, German planes destroy most of Coventry, England
1941
Governor-General Wouters of Dutch Antilles refuses Jews refugees
Governor-General Wouters of Dutch Antilles refuses Jews refugees
1942
Last Vichy-French troops in Algeria surrender
Last Vichy-French troops in Algeria surrender
1943
Chicago Bear Sid Luckman passes for 7 touchdowns vs. New York Giants (56-7)
Chicago Bear Sid Luckman passes for 7 touchdowns vs. New York Giants (56-7)
1943
J Postma, C Schalker, D Goulooze arrested for leading illegal CPN
J Postma, C Schalker, D Goulooze arrested for leading illegal CPN
1945
Java: Sutan Sjahrir appointed as forming government
Java: Sutan Sjahrir appointed as forming government
1946
Dutch Dakota flight to Schiphol crashes, kills 11
Dutch Dakota flight to Schiphol crashes, kills 11
1952
Greek general Papagos wins elections
Greek general Papagos wins elections
1953
WCIA TV channel 3 in Champaign, IL (CBS) begins broadcasting
WCIA TV channel 3 in Champaign, IL (CBS) begins broadcasting
1954
Egyptian President Naguib fired / state of emergency declared
Egyptian President Naguib fired / state of emergency declared
1956
Hungarian revolt put down
Hungarian revolt put down
1957
Dick Hutton beats Lou Thesz in Toronto, to become NWA wrestling champ
Dick Hutton beats Lou Thesz in Toronto, to become NWA wrestling champ
1957
Henry Aaron wins NL MVP
Henry Aaron wins NL MVP
1959
"Girls against the Boys" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 16 performances
"Girls against the Boys" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 16 performances
1960
2 passenger trains collided at high-speed killing 110 (Czech)
2 passenger trains collided at high-speed killing 110 (Czech)
1960
OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries), forms
OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries), forms
1960
Riot due to school integration in New Orleans
Riot due to school integration in New Orleans
1964
"Fade Out-Fade In" closes at Mark Hellinger NYC after 199 performances
"Fade Out-Fade In" closes at Mark Hellinger NYC after 199 performances
1964
"Follies Bergere" closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 191 performances
"Follies Bergere" closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 191 performances
1964
"Oliver!" closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 774 performances
"Oliver!" closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 774 performances
1964
Detroit Red Wings Gordie Howe sets NHL record 627th career goal
Detroit Red Wings Gordie Howe sets NHL record 627th career goal
1965
"Baker Street" closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 313 performances
"Baker Street" closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 313 performances
1965
George Abbott Theater (Adelphi, 54 St) at 152 W 54th NYC, demolished
George Abbott Theater (Adelphi, 54 St) at 152 W 54th NYC, demolished
1965
KCST TV channel 39 in San Diego, CA (NBC) begins broadcasting
KCST TV channel 39 in San Diego, CA (NBC) begins broadcasting
1965
Marlene Hagge wins LPGA Alamo Golf Open
Marlene Hagge wins LPGA Alamo Golf Open
1965
US government sends 90,000 soldiers to Vietnam
US government sends 90,000 soldiers to Vietnam
1966
Muhammad Ali TKOs Cleveland Williams in 3 for heavyweight title
Muhammad Ali TKOs Cleveland Williams in 3 for heavyweight title
1968
"National Turn in Your Draft Card Day" features draft card burning
"National Turn in Your Draft Card Day" features draft card burning
1968
1st European lung transplant
1st European lung transplant
1968
Yale University announces it is going co-educational
Yale University announces it is going co-educational
1969
2nd Vietnam Moratorium Day in US
2nd Vietnam Moratorium Day in US
1969
Apollo 12 (Conrad / Gordon / Bean) launched for 2nd manned Moon landing
Apollo 12 (Conrad / Gordon / Bean) launched for 2nd manned Moon landing
1970
DC-9 crashes in West Virginia, 75 killed
DC-9 crashes in West Virginia, 75 killed
1970
Marshall University football team wiped out in air crash at Kenova, West Virginia
Marshall University football team wiped out in air crash at Kenova, West Virginia
1972
Dow Jones closes above 1,000 for 1st time (1003.16)
Dow Jones closes above 1,000 for 1st time (1003.16)
1973
"Good Evening" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 438 performances
"Good Evening" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 438 performances
1973
Canada begins production of Olympic coins
Canada begins production of Olympic coins
1973
Jim Palmer is named AL Cy Young winner
Jim Palmer is named AL Cy Young winner
1973
Reggie Jackson wins AL MVP Award unanimously
Reggie Jackson wins AL MVP Award unanimously
1975
Spain, Morocco and Mauretania sign accord about Spanish Sahara
Spain, Morocco and Mauretania sign accord about Spanish Sahara
1976
War criminal Pieter Menten captured 1 day after fleeing
War criminal Pieter Menten captured 1 day after fleeing
1977
Egypt President Sadat repeats willingness to visit Israel to Cronkite
Egypt President Sadat repeats willingness to visit Israel to Cronkite
1980
Guinee-Bissau Premier Vieira fires President Luis Cabral
Guinee-Bissau Premier Vieira fires President Luis Cabral
1980
Kimberley Santos, 19 of Guam, crowned 30th Miss World
Kimberley Santos, 19 of Guam, crowned 30th Miss World
1981
2nd Space Shuttle Mission-Columbia 2-returns to Earth
2nd Space Shuttle Mission-Columbia 2-returns to Earth
1981
Old Dutch Windmill in Golden Gate Park repaired andworking again
Old Dutch Windmill in Golden Gate Park repaired andworking again
1981
Pakistan all out 62 vs. Australia at WACA, Lillee 5-18
Pakistan all out 62 vs. Australia at WACA, Lillee 5-18
1982
Polish Solidarity Chairman Lech Walesa freed
Polish Solidarity Chairman Lech Walesa freed
1983
1st cruise missile placed (Greenham Common England)
1st cruise missile placed (Greenham Common England)
1984
Astronauts aboard "Discovery" pluck a 2nd satellite from orbit
Astronauts aboard "Discovery" pluck a 2nd satellite from orbit
1984
NASA launches NATO-3D
NASA launches NATO-3D
1985
Brewers release 39-year-old pitcher Rollie Fingers
Brewers release 39-year-old pitcher Rollie Fingers
1985
Holmfriour Karlsottir of Iceland, 22, crowned 35th Miss World
Holmfriour Karlsottir of Iceland, 22, crowned 35th Miss World
1985
Volcano Nevado del Ruiz Colombia erupts, 1000s killed
Volcano Nevado del Ruiz Colombia erupts, 1000s killed
1986
Doubleday Publishing sells New York Mets to Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon
Doubleday Publishing sells New York Mets to Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon
1986
FCC issues Notice Of Apparent Liability to WYSP Philadelphia
FCC issues Notice Of Apparent Liability to WYSP Philadelphia
1986
SEC imposes a record $100 million penalty against Ivan Boesky
SEC imposes a record $100 million penalty against Ivan Boesky
1987
"La Cage aux Folles" closes at Palace Theater NYC after 1761 performances
"La Cage aux Folles" closes at Palace Theater NYC after 1761 performances
1989
Padres reliever Mark Davis wins NL Cy Young Award
Padres reliever Mark Davis wins NL Cy Young Award
1990
Doug Drabek (22-6) wins NL Cy Young Award
Doug Drabek (22-6) wins NL Cy Young Award
1990
Philippines hit by typhoon, 110 die
Philippines hit by typhoon, 110 die
1991
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Terry Long loses his steroids appeal and is suspended without pay by NFL for 4 weeks
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Terry Long loses his steroids appeal and is suspended without pay by NFL for 4 weeks
1992
Actress Peg Phillips (Northern Exposure), falls and breaks 3 fingers
Actress Peg Phillips (Northern Exposure), falls and breaks 3 fingers
1993
"Kentucky Cycle" opens at Royale Theater NYC for 34 performances
"Kentucky Cycle" opens at Royale Theater NYC for 34 performances
1993
"Twilight of the Golds" closes at Booth Theater NYC after 29 performances
"Twilight of the Golds" closes at Booth Theater NYC after 29 performances
1993
24th NYC Marathon won by Andres Espinosa in 2:10:04
24th NYC Marathon won by Andres Espinosa in 2:10:04
1993
Don Shula becomes winningest coach in NFL history
Don Shula becomes winningest coach in NFL history
1993
Puerto Rico votes against becoming the 51st US state
Puerto Rico votes against becoming the 51st US state
1994
1st trains for public run in Channel Tunnel under English Channel
1st trains for public run in Channel Tunnel under English Channel
1994
Space shuttle STS-66 (Atlantis 13), lands
Space shuttle STS-66 (Atlantis 13), lands
1996
"Chicago, " opens at Richard Rodgers Theater, New York City
"Chicago, " opens at Richard Rodgers Theater, New York City
1996
Texas Ranger Juan Gonzalez wins AL MVP
Texas Ranger Juan Gonzalez wins AL MVP
1997
Colorado Rockie Larry Walker wins NL MVP
Colorado Rockie Larry Walker wins NL MVP