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- Iraqi Head Seeks ArmsHall of Fame◆
- 1939Last Giant Panda ComingThe New York Times◆
- 2020The media has mostly not taken the bait on dubious Biden claims – with some Australia-linked exceptionsThe Guardian◆
- 2014Wake up to breakfast raves – they’re a healthy way to start your working dayThe Guardian◆
- 1870In the United States, the Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) makes its first official meteorological forecast.Wikipedia◆
- 1520The Strait of Magellan, the passage immediately south of mainland South America connecting the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, is first discovered and navigated by European explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the first recorded circumnavigation voyage.Wikipedia◆
- 1897The first Library of Congress building opens its doors to the public; the library had previously been housed in the Congressional Reading Room in the U.S. Capitol.Wikipedia◆
- 1896A picture showing the bare breasts of a woman appears in National Geographic magazine for the first time.Wikipedia◆
- 1893The Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the British in the First Matabele War of 1893.Wikipedia◆
- 1848In Boston, Massachusetts, the first medical school for women, Boston Female Medical School (which later merged with the Boston University School of Medicine), opens.Wikipedia◆
- 1800John Adams becomes the first President of the United States to live in the Executive Mansion (later renamed the White House).Wikipedia◆
- 1512The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, is exhibited to the public for the first time.Wikipedia◆
- 1944World War II: An American F-13 Superfortress made the first flight by an Allied aircraft over Tokyo since the Doolittle Raid in April 1942.Wikipedia◆
- 1921Frances Kyle was called to the Bar of Ireland, becoming the first female barrister in Ireland or Great Britain.Wikipedia◆
- Iraqi Head Seeks ArmsHall of Fame◆
- 1939Last Giant Panda ComingThe New York Times◆
- 2020The media has mostly not taken the bait on dubious Biden claims – with some Australia-linked exceptionsThe Guardian◆
- 2014Wake up to breakfast raves – they’re a healthy way to start your working dayThe Guardian◆
- 1870In the United States, the Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) makes its first official meteorological forecast.Wikipedia◆
- 1520The Strait of Magellan, the passage immediately south of mainland South America connecting the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, is first discovered and navigated by European explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the first recorded circumnavigation voyage.Wikipedia◆
- 1897The first Library of Congress building opens its doors to the public; the library had previously been housed in the Congressional Reading Room in the U.S. Capitol.Wikipedia◆
- 1896A picture showing the bare breasts of a woman appears in National Geographic magazine for the first time.Wikipedia◆
- 1893The Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the British in the First Matabele War of 1893.Wikipedia◆
- 1848In Boston, Massachusetts, the first medical school for women, Boston Female Medical School (which later merged with the Boston University School of Medicine), opens.Wikipedia◆
- 1800John Adams becomes the first President of the United States to live in the Executive Mansion (later renamed the White House).Wikipedia◆
- 1512The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, is exhibited to the public for the first time.Wikipedia◆
- 1944World War II: An American F-13 Superfortress made the first flight by an Allied aircraft over Tokyo since the Doolittle Raid in April 1942.Wikipedia◆
- 1921Frances Kyle was called to the Bar of Ireland, becoming the first female barrister in Ireland or Great Britain.Wikipedia◆
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1870 First everIn the United States, the Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) makes its first official meteorological forecast.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1520 First everThe Strait of Magellan, the passage immediately south of mainland South America connecting the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, is first discovered and navigated by European explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the first recorded circumnavigation voyage.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1897 First everThe first Library of Congress building opens its doors to the public; the library had previously been housed in the Congressional Reading Room in the U.S. Capitol.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1896 First everA picture showing the bare breasts of a woman appears in National Geographic magazine for the first time.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1893 First everThe Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the British in the First Matabele War of 1893.
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2020The GuardianThe media has mostly not taken the bait on dubious Biden claims – with some Australia-linked exceptionsThe New York Post, a News Corp tabloid, has been leading the pursuit of the Hunter Biden story
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2014The GuardianWake up to breakfast raves – they’re a healthy way to start your working dayMorning Gloryville’s dawn disco dancing is a craze that’s taken off. You exercise in a party atmosphere, without the…
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Last one allowed to leave China en route to Chicago zoo
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In the United States, the Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) makes its first official meteorological forecast.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1520 First ever
The Strait of Magellan, the passage immediately south of mainland South America connecting the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, is first discovered and navigated by European explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the first recorded circumnavigation voyage.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1897 First ever
The first Library of Congress building opens its doors to the public; the library had previously been housed in the Congressional Reading Room in the U.S. Capitol.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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1935Birth
Gary Player born
Gary Player was born. South African golfer, winner of nine major championships.
1972Birth
Toni Collette born
Toni Collette was born. Australian actress known for The Sixth Sense and Hereditary.
1986Birth
Penn Badgley born
Penn Badgley was born. American actor known for Gossip Girl and You.
Died on this day
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2016Death
Prince dies
Prince, musician, died on this day in 2016. Fentanyl overdose. Remembered as: Innovative artist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
Assassinated
1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
Assassinated
1968Death
Martin Luther King Jr. dies
Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader, died on this day in 1968. Assassinated in Memphis. Remembered as: Prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.
Assassinated
1980Death
John Lennon dies
John Lennon, musician, died on this day in 1980. Assassinated in New York City. Remembered as: Co-lead vocalist and founder of The Beatles.
Suicide
2008Death
Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
Famous birthdays
22 this weekToday · 1 November
- Penn BadgleyAmerican actor (born 1986)Born 1986 · 40 years ago today
- Toni ColletteAustralian actress and singer (born 1972)Born 1972 · 54 years ago today
- Gary PlayerSouth African professional golfer (born 1935)Born 1935 · 91 years ago today
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NellyAmerican rapper (born 1974)2 November · born 1974
David SchwimmerAmerican actor (born 1966)2 November · born 1966
Marie AntoinetteQueen of France from 1774 to 17922 November · born 1755
Kendall JennerAmerican model and media personality (born 1995)3 November · born 1995
Dolph LundgrenSwedish and American actor and martial artist (born 1957)3 November · born 1957
Roseanne BarrAmerican actress and comedian (born 1952)3 November · born 1952
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2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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