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When was “The Parliament of England passed the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Church of England, supplanting the pope and the Catholic Church.” happening? Slide to your guess.
1950
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???? First everThe Parliament of England passed the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Church of England, supplanting the pope and the Catholic Church.
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1868 WeirdJohn Willis Menard (R-LA) becomes the first African American elected to the United States Congress. Because of an electoral challenge, he is never seated.
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1957 First everThe Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, carrying the space dog Laika as the first living creature to enter orbit around Earth.
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1917Birth
Birth of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was born. 35th US President.
1952Birth
Roseanne Barr born
Roseanne Barr was born. American comedian and star of Roseanne.
1957Birth
Dolph Lundgren born
Dolph Lundgren was born. Swedish action star known for Rocky IV.
1995Birth
Kendall Jenner born
Kendall Jenner was born. American model and reality star.
Died on this day
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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.
Assassinated
44 BCDeath
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.
Suicide
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.
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.
Accident
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.
Famous birthdays
23 this weekToday · 3 November
- Kendall JennerAmerican model and media personality (born 1995)Born 1995 · 31 years ago today
- Dolph LundgrenSwedish and American actor and martial artist (born 1957)Born 1957 · 69 years ago today
- Roseanne BarrAmerican actress and comedian (born 1952)Born 1952 · 74 years ago today
- John F. KennedyPresident of the United States from 1961 to 1963Born 1917 · 109 years ago today
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Walter CronkiteAmerican broadcast journalist (1916–2009)4 November · born 1916
Kevin JonasAmerican musician (born 1987)5 November · born 1987
Bryan AdamsCanadian singer-songwriter and musician (born 1959)5 November · born 1959
Vivien LeighBritish actress (1913–1967)5 November · born 1913
Celebration3 November
Sandwich Day
Honors the birthday of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who popularized the convenient meal.
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World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
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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