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- Lung Cancer in Women MushroomsHall of Fame◆
- 2002White House Feels Its Way as Crisis DeepensThe New York Times◆
- 2024One in three teachers have no behaviour support for pupils with additional needs, poll findsThe Guardian◆
- 2014IPCC to investigate North Yorkshire police's handling of Savile reportsThe Guardian◆
- 1885Gottlieb Daimler is granted a German patent for a light, high-speed, four-stroke engine, which he uses seven months later to create the world's first motorcycle, the Daimler Reitwagen.Wikipedia◆
- 1888Emma Elizabeth Smith was killed in the first of eleven unsolved murders of women that took place in or near the impoverished Whitechapel district in the East End of London.Wikipedia◆
- 1860The Pony Express, a mail service that became the most direct means of long-distance communication across the United States before the first transcontinental telegraph, began operation.Wikipedia◆
- 1721Robert Walpole took office as First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons, becoming the first de facto prime minister of Great Britain.Wikipedia◆
- 1975Bobby Fischer refuses to play in a chess match against Anatoly Karpov, giving Karpov the title of World Champion by default.Wikipedia◆
- 1559Henry II of France and Philip II of Spain signed the second treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, ending the Italian War of 1551–1559.Wikipedia◆
- 1043Edward the Confessor, usually considered to be the last king of the House of Wessex, was crowned King of England.Wikipedia◆
- 1888Jack the Ripper: The first of 11 unsolved brutal murders of women committed in or near the impoverished Whitechapel district in the East End of London, occurs.Wikipedia◆
- 1860The first successful United States Pony Express run from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, begins.Wikipedia◆
- 1721Robert Walpole becomes, in effect, the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, though he himself denied that title.Wikipedia◆
- Lung Cancer in Women MushroomsHall of Fame◆
- 2002White House Feels Its Way as Crisis DeepensThe New York Times◆
- 2024One in three teachers have no behaviour support for pupils with additional needs, poll findsThe Guardian◆
- 2014IPCC to investigate North Yorkshire police's handling of Savile reportsThe Guardian◆
- 1885Gottlieb Daimler is granted a German patent for a light, high-speed, four-stroke engine, which he uses seven months later to create the world's first motorcycle, the Daimler Reitwagen.Wikipedia◆
- 1888Emma Elizabeth Smith was killed in the first of eleven unsolved murders of women that took place in or near the impoverished Whitechapel district in the East End of London.Wikipedia◆
- 1860The Pony Express, a mail service that became the most direct means of long-distance communication across the United States before the first transcontinental telegraph, began operation.Wikipedia◆
- 1721Robert Walpole took office as First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons, becoming the first de facto prime minister of Great Britain.Wikipedia◆
- 1975Bobby Fischer refuses to play in a chess match against Anatoly Karpov, giving Karpov the title of World Champion by default.Wikipedia◆
- 1559Henry II of France and Philip II of Spain signed the second treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, ending the Italian War of 1551–1559.Wikipedia◆
- 1043Edward the Confessor, usually considered to be the last king of the House of Wessex, was crowned King of England.Wikipedia◆
- 1888Jack the Ripper: The first of 11 unsolved brutal murders of women committed in or near the impoverished Whitechapel district in the East End of London, occurs.Wikipedia◆
- 1860The first successful United States Pony Express run from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, begins.Wikipedia◆
- 1721Robert Walpole becomes, in effect, the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, though he himself denied that title.Wikipedia◆
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1885 First everGottlieb Daimler is granted a German patent for a light, high-speed, four-stroke engine, which he uses seven months later to create the world's first motorcycle, the Daimler Reitwagen.
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1888 First everEmma Elizabeth Smith was killed in the first of eleven unsolved murders of women that took place in or near the impoverished Whitechapel district in the East End of London.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1860 First everThe Pony Express, a mail service that became the most direct means of long-distance communication across the United States before the first transcontinental telegraph, began operation.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1721 First everRobert Walpole took office as First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons, becoming the first de facto prime minister of Great Britain.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1975 WeirdBobby Fischer refuses to play in a chess match against Anatoly Karpov, giving Karpov the title of World Champion by default.
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2024The GuardianOne in three teachers have no behaviour support for pupils with additional needs, poll findsLong waiting lists and insufficient resources part of system that is ‘failing’ children, according to NEU members in…
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2014The GuardianIPCC to investigate North Yorkshire police's handling of Savile reportsForce says it has referred itself to watchdog over response to allegations against disgraced TV presenter and Peter J…
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Gottlieb Daimler is granted a German patent for a light, high-speed, four-stroke engine, which he uses seven months later to create the world's first motorcycle, the Daimler Reitwagen.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1888 First ever
Emma Elizabeth Smith was killed in the first of eleven unsolved murders of women that took place in or near the impoverished Whitechapel district in the East End of London.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Pony Express, a mail service that became the most direct means of long-distance communication across the United States before the first transcontinental telegraph, began operation.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
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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.
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Whitney Houston dies
Whitney Houston, singer and actress, died on this day in 2012. Accidental drowning. Remembered as: One of the best-selling music artists of all time.
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Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
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1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
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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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