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- Hospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot DoctorsHall of Fame◆
- 1975Jordan Prospers as Island of Calm in a Sea of UnrestThe New York Times◆
- 2022Everyone Can Rap review – an incredibly heartwarming hip-hop contestThe Guardian◆
- 2011Al-Qaida's top bombmaker escaped drone strike, says Yemeni officialThe Guardian◆
- 1879Qing China signed the Treaty of Livadia with the Russian Empire, but the terms were so unfavorable that the Chinese government refused to ratify the treaty.Wikipedia◆
- 1835Mexican dragoons dispatched to disarm settlers at Gonzales in Mexican Texas encountered stiff resistance from a Texian militia at the Battle of Gonzales, the first armed engagement of the Texas Revolution.Wikipedia◆
- 1766As part of wider food riots, citizens in Nottingham, England, looted large quantities of cheese; one man was killed during attempts to restore order.Wikipedia◆
- 1789The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.Wikipedia◆
- 1766The Nottingham Cheese Riot breaks out at the Goose Fair in Nottingham, UK, in response to the excessive cost of cheese.Wikipedia◆
- 1967Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African-American justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1942Second World War: HMS Curacoa (pictured) was accidentally rammed and sunk by RMS Queen Mary while escorting the liner to provide protection from submarine attacks.Wikipedia◆
- 2004The first parkrun, then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London, UK.Wikipedia◆
- 1992Military police storm the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil during a prison riot. The resulting massacre leaves 111 prisoners dead.Wikipedia◆
- 1980Michael Myers becomes the first member of either chamber of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War.Wikipedia◆
- Hospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot DoctorsHall of Fame◆
- 1975Jordan Prospers as Island of Calm in a Sea of UnrestThe New York Times◆
- 2022Everyone Can Rap review – an incredibly heartwarming hip-hop contestThe Guardian◆
- 2011Al-Qaida's top bombmaker escaped drone strike, says Yemeni officialThe Guardian◆
- 1879Qing China signed the Treaty of Livadia with the Russian Empire, but the terms were so unfavorable that the Chinese government refused to ratify the treaty.Wikipedia◆
- 1835Mexican dragoons dispatched to disarm settlers at Gonzales in Mexican Texas encountered stiff resistance from a Texian militia at the Battle of Gonzales, the first armed engagement of the Texas Revolution.Wikipedia◆
- 1766As part of wider food riots, citizens in Nottingham, England, looted large quantities of cheese; one man was killed during attempts to restore order.Wikipedia◆
- 1789The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.Wikipedia◆
- 1766The Nottingham Cheese Riot breaks out at the Goose Fair in Nottingham, UK, in response to the excessive cost of cheese.Wikipedia◆
- 1967Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African-American justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1942Second World War: HMS Curacoa (pictured) was accidentally rammed and sunk by RMS Queen Mary while escorting the liner to provide protection from submarine attacks.Wikipedia◆
- 2004The first parkrun, then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London, UK.Wikipedia◆
- 1992Military police storm the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil during a prison riot. The resulting massacre leaves 111 prisoners dead.Wikipedia◆
- 1980Michael Myers becomes the first member of either chamber of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War.Wikipedia◆
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1879 Oddly trueQing China signed the Treaty of Livadia with the Russian Empire, but the terms were so unfavorable that the Chinese government refused to ratify the treaty.
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1835 First everMexican dragoons dispatched to disarm settlers at Gonzales in Mexican Texas encountered stiff resistance from a Texian militia at the Battle of Gonzales, the first armed engagement of the Texas Revolution.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1766 Oddly trueAs part of wider food riots, citizens in Nottingham, England, looted large quantities of cheese; one man was killed during attempts to restore order.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1789 Oddly trueThe United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.
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1766 Oddly trueThe Nottingham Cheese Riot breaks out at the Goose Fair in Nottingham, UK, in response to the excessive cost of cheese.
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2022The GuardianEveryone Can Rap review – an incredibly heartwarming hip-hop contestThree unlikely newbies are coached in the art of spitting bars by Youngs Teflon in this endlessly sweet, uplifting fi…
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2011The GuardianAl-Qaida's top bombmaker escaped drone strike, says Yemeni officialUS drone attack killed cleric and propagandist but not al-Qaida bomb expert, says source
Read on The Guardian →- 1975The New York TimesJordan Prospers as Island of Calm in a Sea of Unrest
Jordan has suddently become focus of many of Western businessmen and corps seeking foothold in Arab world; stability…
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Qing China signed the Treaty of Livadia with the Russian Empire, but the terms were so unfavorable that the Chinese government refused to ratify the treaty.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mexican dragoons dispatched to disarm settlers at Gonzales in Mexican Texas encountered stiff resistance from a Texian militia at the Battle of Gonzales, the first armed engagement of the Texas Revolution.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1766 Oddly true
As part of wider food riots, citizens in Nottingham, England, looted large quantities of cheese; one man was killed during attempts to restore order.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mahatma Gandhi born
Mahatma Gandhi was born. Indian independence leader known for nonviolent resistance.
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Groucho Marx born
Groucho Marx was born. American comedian, star of the Marx Brothers films.
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Sting born
Sting was born. English musician, lead singer of The Police and solo artist.
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Julius Caesar dies
Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, died on this day in 44 BC. Assassinated by Roman senators. Remembered as: Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
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2020Death
Kobe Bryant dies
Kobe Bryant, professional basketball player, died on this day in 2020. Helicopter crash. Remembered as: Five-time NBA champion with the LA Lakers.
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1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
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1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
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1962Death
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
Famous birthdays
21 this weekToday · 2 October
- SStingBorn 1951Born 1951 · 75 years ago today
- Groucho MarxAmerican comedian (1890–1977)Born 1890 · 136 years ago today
- Mahatma GandhiIndian independence activist (1869–1948)Born 1869 · 157 years ago today
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Zlatan IbrahimovicSwedish footballer (born 1981)3 October · born 1981
Gwen StefaniAmerican singer (born 1969)3 October · born 1969
Chubby CheckerAmerican singer (born 1941)3 October · born 1941
Susan SarandonAmerican actor (born 1946)4 October · born 1946
Charlton HestonAmerican actor (1923–2008)4 October · born 1923
Buster KeatonAmerican actor and filmmaker (1895–1966)4 October · born 1895
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International Day of Non-Violence
Marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and spreads the message of peaceful resistance.
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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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