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Emperor Galerius legal recognizes Christians in the Roman Empire
Emperor Galerius legal recognizes Christians in the Roman Empire
1064
German King Henry IV gives away Utrecht county of West Friesland
German King Henry IV gives away Utrecht county of West Friesland
1349
Jewish community at Radolszell Germany, exterminated
Jewish community at Radolszell Germany, exterminated
1396
Crusaders and Earl of Nevers depart from Dijon
Crusaders and Earl of Nevers depart from Dijon
1492
Columbus is given royal commission to equip his fleet
Columbus is given royal commission to equip his fleet
1492
Spain announces it will expels all Jews
Spain announces it will expels all Jews
1506
Philip of Bourgondy and England sign trade agreement
Philip of Bourgondy and England sign trade agreement
1527
England and France sign treaty of Westminster
England and France sign treaty of Westminster
1562
1st French colonists in US: Jean Ribaut and Hugenots at Parris Island, North Carolina
1st French colonists in US: Jean Ribaut and Hugenots at Parris Island, North Carolina
1563
Jews are expelled from France by order of Charles VI
Jews are expelled from France by order of Charles VI
1598
1st theater performance in America (Spanish comedy-Rio Grande)
1st theater performance in America (Spanish comedy-Rio Grande)
1616
English King Jacob I leaves Brielle / Vlissingen
English King Jacob I leaves Brielle / Vlissingen
1650
French rebel Henri de la Tour Turenne signs treaty with Spain
French rebel Henri de la Tour Turenne signs treaty with Spain
1722
Game of Billiards is mentioned in New England Courant
Game of Billiards is mentioned in New England Courant
1725
Emperor Charles VI and King Philip IV of Spain sign Treaty of Vienna
Emperor Charles VI and King Philip IV of Spain sign Treaty of Vienna
1748
Ceasefire at Aken ends
Ceasefire at Aken ends
1748
French troops occupy Maastricht
French troops occupy Maastricht
1763
London Journalist John Wilkes confined in the Tower
London Journalist John Wilkes confined in the Tower
1772
John Clais patents 1st scale
John Clais patents 1st scale
1789
George Washington inaugurated as 1st President of US
George Washington inaugurated as 1st President of US
1798
Department of Navy forms
Department of Navy forms
1803
US doubles in size through Louisiana Purchase ($15 million)
US doubles in size through Louisiana Purchase ($15 million)
1808
1st practical typewriter finished by Italian Pellegrini Turri
1st practical typewriter finished by Italian Pellegrini Turri
1812
(Eastern) Louisiana admitted as 18th US state
(Eastern) Louisiana admitted as 18th US state
1838
Nicaragua declares independence from Central American federation
Nicaragua declares independence from Central American federation
1852
Anton Rubinsteins opera "Dmitri Donskoi, " premieres in St. Petersburg
Anton Rubinsteins opera "Dmitri Donskoi, " premieres in St. Petersburg
1857
San Jose State University forms
San Jose State University forms
1859
Paul Morphy returns from 10-mo chess tour of Europe, retires
Paul Morphy returns from 10-mo chess tour of Europe, retires
1860
Navaho indians attack Fort Defiance (Canby)
Navaho indians attack Fort Defiance (Canby)
1861
President Lincoln ordered Federal Troops to evacuate Indian Territory
President Lincoln ordered Federal Troops to evacuate Indian Territory
1862
Swift Run Gap, WV skirmishes
Swift Run Gap, WV skirmishes
1864
New York becomes 1st state to charge a hunting license fee
New York becomes 1st state to charge a hunting license fee
1869
Hawaiian YMCA organized
Hawaiian YMCA organized
1871
Apaches in Arizona surrender to white and Mexican adventurers; 144 die
Apaches in Arizona surrender to white and Mexican adventurers; 144 die
1885
Boston Pops Orchestra forms
Boston Pops Orchestra forms
1887
1st game played at Broad and Huntingdon St. Park (Baker Bowl) in Philadelphia; Phillies beat Giants 19-10
1st game played at Broad and Huntingdon St. Park (Baker Bowl) in Philadelphia; Phillies beat Giants 19-10
1888
Hail stones kills about 250 in Moradabad district of Delhi
Hail stones kills about 250 in Moradabad district of Delhi
1889
George Washington Bridge linking NYC and New Jersey opens
George Washington Bridge linking NYC and New Jersey opens
1898
Championship wrestling match at Met turns into a brawl
Championship wrestling match at Met turns into a brawl
1900
165 lb Robert Fitzsimmons KOs 305 lb Ed Dunkhost in a boxing match
165 lb Robert Fitzsimmons KOs 305 lb Ed Dunkhost in a boxing match
1900
USA annexes Hawaii
USA annexes Hawaii
1903
New York Highlanders (Yankees) 1st home game, (Hilltop Park-168th St. & Broadway, Manhattan), they beat Washingston Senators, 6-2
New York Highlanders (Yankees) 1st home game, (Hilltop Park-168th St. & Broadway, Manhattan), they beat Washingston Senators, 6-2
1904
Ice cream cone makes its debut
Ice cream cone makes its debut
1905
1st official soccer game between Belgium-Netherlands (1-4)
1st official soccer game between Belgium-Netherlands (1-4)
1910
Cleveland Indian Addie Joss wins 2nd no-hitter beating White Sox
Cleveland Indian Addie Joss wins 2nd no-hitter beating White Sox
1911
Portugal approves woman suffrage
Portugal approves woman suffrage
1916
Chicago Cubs play 1st game at Weeghman Park (Wrigley Field) beat Reds
Chicago Cubs play 1st game at Weeghman Park (Wrigley Field) beat Reds
1918
Orange Nassau soccer team forms in Groningen
Orange Nassau soccer team forms in Groningen
1919
Phillies beat Brooklyn Dodgers 9-0 in 20 innings
Phillies beat Brooklyn Dodgers 9-0 in 20 innings
1921
American Professional Football Association reorganizes in Akron
American Professional Football Association reorganizes in Akron
1921
Pope Benedict XV encyclical "On Dante"
Pope Benedict XV encyclical "On Dante"
1922
Chicago White Sox Charles Robertson perfect games Detroit Tigers, 2-0
Chicago White Sox Charles Robertson perfect games Detroit Tigers, 2-0
1927
Princess Juliana gets seat in Dutch Council of State
Princess Juliana gets seat in Dutch Council of State
1928
Cherkess Autonomous Region forms in RSFSR (until 1957)
Cherkess Autonomous Region forms in RSFSR (until 1957)
1929
Earnest Streeruwitz becomes chancellor of Austria
Earnest Streeruwitz becomes chancellor of Austria
1934
Austrian gets "Austrian facist" constitution
Austrian gets "Austrian facist" constitution
1937
General Douglas MacArthur marries Jean Faircloth
General Douglas MacArthur marries Jean Faircloth
1938
Bradman scores 258 Aust vs. Worcs, 293 mins, 33 fours 1 five
Bradman scores 258 Aust vs. Worcs, 293 mins, 33 fours 1 five
1939
Tropicana ballet of Havana Cuba, forms
Tropicana ballet of Havana Cuba, forms
1940
Brooklyn Dodger Tex Carleton no-hits Cin Reds, 3-0
Brooklyn Dodger Tex Carleton no-hits Cin Reds, 3-0
1941
Spread of Judaism begins in Croatia
Spread of Judaism begins in Croatia
1942
1st submarine built on Great Lakes launched, (Peto), Manitowoc, Wisconsin
1st submarine built on Great Lakes launched, (Peto), Manitowoc, Wisconsin
1943
Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp for Jews forms
Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp for Jews forms
1944
New York Giant Phil Weintraub gets 11 RBIs
New York Giant Phil Weintraub gets 11 RBIs
1944
New York Giant, Mel Ott scores 6 runs in 1 game drawing 5 walks for 4th time
New York Giant, Mel Ott scores 6 runs in 1 game drawing 5 walks for 4th time
1945
"Arthur Godfrey Time" begins a 27 year run on CBS radio
"Arthur Godfrey Time" begins a 27 year run on CBS radio
1945
Lord Haw-Haw calls for crusade against the bolsheviks
Lord Haw-Haw calls for crusade against the bolsheviks
1945
Red Army occupies Demmin
Red Army occupies Demmin
1945
Red Army opens attack on German Reichstag building in Berlin
Red Army opens attack on German Reichstag building in Berlin
1945
US troops attack the Elbe
US troops attack the Elbe
1947
Boulder Dam renamed in honor of Herbert Hoover
Boulder Dam renamed in honor of Herbert Hoover
1948
"Inside USA" opens at Century Theater NYC for 339 performances
"Inside USA" opens at Century Theater NYC for 339 performances
1950
Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA 144-hole Golf Weathervane
Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA 144-hole Golf Weathervane
1952
Louise Suggs wins LPGA Stockton Golf Open
Louise Suggs wins LPGA Stockton Golf Open
1952
Mr Potato Head is 1st toy advertised on television
Mr Potato Head is 1st toy advertised on television
1953
Little-Bigger League changes its name to Babe Ruth League
Little-Bigger League changes its name to Babe Ruth League
1954
Darius Milhauds 4th Concert for piano / orchestra premieres in Haifa
Darius Milhauds 4th Concert for piano / orchestra premieres in Haifa
1955
Element 101, Mendelevium, announced
Element 101, Mendelevium, announced
1955
Imperial Bank of India nationalized
Imperial Bank of India nationalized
1955
West German unions protest for 40-hour work week and more wages
West German unions protest for 40-hour work week and more wages
1958
Ted Williams is 10th major league player to get 1,000 extra-base hits
Ted Williams is 10th major league player to get 1,000 extra-base hits
1961
1st shuttle flights between Washington DC, Boston and NYC begin (Eastern)
1st shuttle flights between Washington DC, Boston and NYC begin (Eastern)
1961
Lee Harvey Oswald marries Marina Prusakova in Minsk USSR
Lee Harvey Oswald marries Marina Prusakova in Minsk USSR
1961
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship
1961
Premier Fidel Castro of Cuba receives Lenin-Peace Prize
Premier Fidel Castro of Cuba receives Lenin-Peace Prize
1962
NASA civilian pilot Joseph A Walker takes X-15 to 75,190 m
NASA civilian pilot Joseph A Walker takes X-15 to 75,190 m
1962
Willie Mays hits 4 HRs
Willie Mays hits 4 HRs
1967
Highest tower to the world finished, 537m (USSR)
Highest tower to the world finished, 537m (USSR)
1967
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Shreveport Kiwanis Club Golf Invitational
Mickey Wright wins LPGA Shreveport Kiwanis Club Golf Invitational
1967
New York Met pitcher Tom Seaver wins hist 1st game
New York Met pitcher Tom Seaver wins hist 1st game
1968
3 Oriole pitchers walk 14 New York Yankees in a 9 inning game
3 Oriole pitchers walk 14 New York Yankees in a 9 inning game
1969
Cin Red Jim Maloney 3rd no-hitter beats Houston Astros, 10-0
Cin Red Jim Maloney 3rd no-hitter beats Houston Astros, 10-0
1969
WEDB TV channel 40 in Berlin, NH (PBS) begins broadcasting
WEDB TV channel 40 in Berlin, NH (PBS) begins broadcasting
1970
Cubs Billy Williams is 1st NLer to play in 1,000 consecutive games
Cubs Billy Williams is 1st NLer to play in 1,000 consecutive games
1970
US troops invade Cambodia
US troops invade Cambodia
1971
25th NBA Championship: Milwaukee beat Baltimore Bullets in 4 games
25th NBA Championship: Milwaukee beat Baltimore Bullets in 4 games
1972
"Arthur Godfrey Time" ends a 27 year run on radio
"Arthur Godfrey Time" ends a 27 year run on radio
1972
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Alamo Ladies Golf Open
Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Alamo Ladies Golf Open
1973
Nixon announces resignation of Haldeman, Ehrlichman, et al
Nixon announces resignation of Haldeman, Ehrlichman, et al
1973
Paul McCartney releases "Red Rose Speedway" including "My Love"
Paul McCartney releases "Red Rose Speedway" including "My Love"
1974
President Nixon hands over partial transcripts of Watergate tape recordings
President Nixon hands over partial transcripts of Watergate tape recordings
1975
Last US helicopter leaves US embassy grounds, Saigon surrenders
Last US helicopter leaves US embassy grounds, Saigon surrenders
1976
Muhammad Ali beats Jimmy Young in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Muhammad Ali beats Jimmy Young in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
1976
Royal Canadian Mint opens a branch in Winnipeg Manitoba
Royal Canadian Mint opens a branch in Winnipeg Manitoba
1976
Wings release "Silly Love Songs"
Wings release "Silly Love Songs"
1977
"Party with Comden & Green" closes at Morosco NYC after 92 performances
"Party with Comden & Green" closes at Morosco NYC after 92 performances
1977
Billy Graham beats Bruno Sammartino in Baltimore, to become WWF champ
Billy Graham beats Bruno Sammartino in Baltimore, to become WWF champ
1977
Ron Cey sets record of 29 RBIs in April
Ron Cey sets record of 29 RBIs in April
1978
"Elvis: The Legend Lives!" closes at Palace NYC after 101 performances
"Elvis: The Legend Lives!" closes at Palace NYC after 101 performances
1978
Janet Coles wins LPGA Natural Light Lady Tara Golf Classic
Janet Coles wins LPGA Natural Light Lady Tara Golf Classic
1979
Mary Therese Friel, (New York), crowned 28th Miss USA
Mary Therese Friel, (New York), crowned 28th Miss USA
1980
"Barnum" opens at St. James Theater NYC for 854 performances
"Barnum" opens at St. James Theater NYC for 854 performances
1980
Beatrix, Wilhelmina Armgard, crowned Queen of the Netherlands
Beatrix, Wilhelmina Armgard, crowned Queen of the Netherlands
1980
Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands, abdicates
Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands, abdicates
1980
Terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London
Terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London
1981
"Can-Can" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC for 5 performances
"Can-Can" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC for 5 performances
1981
16th Academy of Country Music Awards: Barbara Mandrell and George Jones
16th Academy of Country Music Awards: Barbara Mandrell and George Jones
1982
Alvaro Magana chosen to succeed Jose N Duarte as President of El Salvador
Alvaro Magana chosen to succeed Jose N Duarte as President of El Salvador
1982
Atlanta Braves win record 12th straight from beginning of season
Atlanta Braves win record 12th straight from beginning of season
1982
Iranian offensive in Khusistan
Iranian offensive in Khusistan
1983
Bruins 3-Isles 7-Wales Conference Championship-Isles hold 2-1 lead
Bruins 3-Isles 7-Wales Conference Championship-Isles hold 2-1 lead
1984
1700 skiers participate in an alpine event at Are Sweden
1700 skiers participate in an alpine event at Are Sweden
1984
Strong winds cause a 30 min delay in Toronto Blue Jays game
Strong winds cause a 30 min delay in Toronto Blue Jays game
1985
Dale Murphy drives in record tying 28th and 29th runs of April
Dale Murphy drives in record tying 28th and 29th runs of April
1985
Last edition of Brink Daily Mail / Sunday Express in South Africa
Last edition of Brink Daily Mail / Sunday Express in South Africa
1986
Ashrita Furman peformed 8,341 somersaults over 12 miles
Ashrita Furman peformed 8,341 somersaults over 12 miles
1986
Mariners strike out 16 times, set record of 36 in 2 consecutive games
Mariners strike out 16 times, set record of 36 in 2 consecutive games
1987
Lou Lamoriello is named New Jersey Devils President
Lou Lamoriello is named New Jersey Devils President
1987
New York Islander Mike Bossy plays his final game
New York Islander Mike Bossy plays his final game
1988
Baltimore Orioles win record 14th straight from beginning of season
Baltimore Orioles win record 14th straight from beginning of season
1988
Largest banana split ever, at 455 miles long, was made in Penns
Largest banana split ever, at 455 miles long, was made in Penns
1988
New Jersey Devils beat Caps 3-2 taking 7th game of Patrick Division final
New Jersey Devils beat Caps 3-2 taking 7th game of Patrick Division final
1988
New York Knights 1st arena football game beats Cobras 60-52 (10,157 in LA)
New York Knights 1st arena football game beats Cobras 60-52 (10,157 in LA)
1988
New York Yank Dave Winfield gets his 29th RBI of April-Sets AL and ties ML Rec
New York Yank Dave Winfield gets his 29th RBI of April-Sets AL and ties ML Rec
1988
World Exposition, Expo 88 opens in Brisbane Australia
World Exposition, Expo 88 opens in Brisbane Australia
1989
Critics Siskel and Ebert film their 500th TV movie-review show
Critics Siskel and Ebert film their 500th TV movie-review show
1989
Kathy Postlewait wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic
Kathy Postlewait wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic
1989
Pope John Paul II beatifies Victoire Rasoamanarivo of Madagascar
Pope John Paul II beatifies Victoire Rasoamanarivo of Madagascar
1989
US beats Costa Rica 1-0, in 3rd round of 1990 world soccer cup
US beats Costa Rica 1-0, in 3rd round of 1990 world soccer cup
1990
As Met pitcher David Cone argues a call at 1st base, 2 Braves score
As Met pitcher David Cone argues a call at 1st base, 2 Braves score
1990
US 66th manned space mission STS 31 (Discovery 10) returns from space
US 66th manned space mission STS 31 (Discovery 10) returns from space
1990
US hostage Frank Reed freed after 4 years in hands of pro-Iranians
US hostage Frank Reed freed after 4 years in hands of pro-Iranians
1991
In Bangladesh a cyclone killed over 131,000 and left 9 million homeless
In Bangladesh a cyclone killed over 131,000 and left 9 million homeless
1992
208th & final episode of Cosby Show on NBC-TV
208th & final episode of Cosby Show on NBC-TV
1994
Soccer great Pele (53) weds psychologist Assiria Seixas Lemos (36)
Soccer great Pele (53) weds psychologist Assiria Seixas Lemos (36)
1995
"Blood Brothers" closes at Music Box Theater NYC after 839 performances
"Blood Brothers" closes at Music Box Theater NYC after 839 performances
1995
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" closes at Lyceum Theater NYC after 24 performances
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" closes at Lyceum Theater NYC after 24 performances
1995
"Rose Tattoo" opens at Circle in the Square Theater NYC for 80 performances
"Rose Tattoo" opens at Circle in the Square Theater NYC for 80 performances
1995
After 120 years the last 15 A&S department stores close
After 120 years the last 15 A&S department stores close
1995
Val Skinner wins LPGA Sprint Golf Championship
Val Skinner wins LPGA Sprint Golf Championship
1996
"Buried Child, " opens at Atkinson Theater NYC for 77 performances
"Buried Child, " opens at Atkinson Theater NYC for 77 performances
1996
Dutch / Itallian Beppo-SAX launches from Cape Canaveral
Dutch / Itallian Beppo-SAX launches from Cape Canaveral
1996
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Grand Rapids MI on WKLQ 94.5 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Grand Rapids MI on WKLQ 94.5 FM
1997
"London Assurance, " opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 72 performances
"London Assurance, " opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 72 performances
1997
42 million watch "Ellen" admit she is gay
42 million watch "Ellen" admit she is gay
1997
Atlanta Braves win record 19 games in April
Atlanta Braves win record 19 games in April
1997
Big Ben stops at 12:11pm for 54 minutes
Big Ben stops at 12:11pm for 54 minutes
1997
Tajik Prest Imomali Rakhmonov wounded in assassination attempt
Tajik Prest Imomali Rakhmonov wounded in assassination attempt
1997
Tino Martinez hits record 34 RBIs in April
Tino Martinez hits record 34 RBIs in April