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- Man Struck by Lightning Faces Battery ChargeHall of Fame◆
- 1968F.B.I Seizes Norfolk Man In 'Hoax' Threat on NixonThe New York Times◆
- 2018Facebook is huge, it’s monstrous, it’s addictive and it must be stoppedThe Guardian◆
- 2012Sir James Crosby should lose knighthood over HBOS failureThe Guardian◆
- 1283During the First Mongol invasion of Burma, the fort at Ngasaunggyan was overrun after a two-month siege.Wikipedia◆
- 1898The Duquesne Country and Athletic Club defeats an all-star collection of early football players 16–0, in what is considered to be the first all-star game for professional American football.Wikipedia◆
- 1881The first issue of Tamperean daily newspaper Aamulehti ("Morning Paper") is published.Wikipedia◆
- 1859Nigeria's first newspaper, missionary Henry Townsend's Iwe Irohin, was published.Wikipedia◆
- 1834The Zollverein (German Customs Union) begins the first regular census in Germany.Wikipedia◆
- 1800War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden: French General Jean Victor Marie Moreau decisively defeats the Archduke John of Austria near Munich. Coupled with First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte's earlier victory at Marengo, this will force the Austrians to sign an armistice and end the war.Wikipedia◆
- 1775American Revolution: USS Alfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Continental Union Flag (precursor to the "Stars and Stripes"); the flag is hoisted by John Paul Jones.Wikipedia◆
- 915Pope John X crowns Berengar I of Italy as Holy Roman Emperor (probable date).Wikipedia◆
- 1999NASA lost contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before it reached the atmosphere of Mars and disappeared.Wikipedia◆
- 1994Sony released the PlayStation, the first computer entertainment platform to ship 100 million units.Wikipedia◆
- Man Struck by Lightning Faces Battery ChargeHall of Fame◆
- 1968F.B.I Seizes Norfolk Man In 'Hoax' Threat on NixonThe New York Times◆
- 2018Facebook is huge, it’s monstrous, it’s addictive and it must be stoppedThe Guardian◆
- 2012Sir James Crosby should lose knighthood over HBOS failureThe Guardian◆
- 1283During the First Mongol invasion of Burma, the fort at Ngasaunggyan was overrun after a two-month siege.Wikipedia◆
- 1898The Duquesne Country and Athletic Club defeats an all-star collection of early football players 16–0, in what is considered to be the first all-star game for professional American football.Wikipedia◆
- 1881The first issue of Tamperean daily newspaper Aamulehti ("Morning Paper") is published.Wikipedia◆
- 1859Nigeria's first newspaper, missionary Henry Townsend's Iwe Irohin, was published.Wikipedia◆
- 1834The Zollverein (German Customs Union) begins the first regular census in Germany.Wikipedia◆
- 1800War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden: French General Jean Victor Marie Moreau decisively defeats the Archduke John of Austria near Munich. Coupled with First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte's earlier victory at Marengo, this will force the Austrians to sign an armistice and end the war.Wikipedia◆
- 1775American Revolution: USS Alfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Continental Union Flag (precursor to the "Stars and Stripes"); the flag is hoisted by John Paul Jones.Wikipedia◆
- 915Pope John X crowns Berengar I of Italy as Holy Roman Emperor (probable date).Wikipedia◆
- 1999NASA lost contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before it reached the atmosphere of Mars and disappeared.Wikipedia◆
- 1994Sony released the PlayStation, the first computer entertainment platform to ship 100 million units.Wikipedia◆
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1283 First everDuring the First Mongol invasion of Burma, the fort at Ngasaunggyan was overrun after a two-month siege.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1898 First everThe Duquesne Country and Athletic Club defeats an all-star collection of early football players 16–0, in what is considered to be the first all-star game for professional American football.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1881 First everThe first issue of Tamperean daily newspaper Aamulehti ("Morning Paper") is published.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1859 First everNigeria's first newspaper, missionary Henry Townsend's Iwe Irohin, was published.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1834 First everThe Zollverein (German Customs Union) begins the first regular census in Germany.
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2018The GuardianFacebook is huge, it’s monstrous, it’s addictive and it must be stoppedWe know that Facebook is terrible and we shouldn’t be on it but that’s how these things work
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2012The GuardianSir James Crosby should lose knighthood over HBOS failureNils Pratley: Former chief of bank bailed out by taxpayer must pay penalty for his lack of foresight
Read on The Guardian →- 1968The New York TimesF.B.I Seizes Norfolk Man In 'Hoax' Threat on Nixon
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During the First Mongol invasion of Burma, the fort at Ngasaunggyan was overrun after a two-month siege.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1898 First ever
The Duquesne Country and Athletic Club defeats an all-star collection of early football players 16–0, in what is considered to be the first all-star game for professional American football.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1881 First ever
The first issue of Tamperean daily newspaper Aamulehti ("Morning Paper") is published.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Joseph Conrad was born. Polish-British novelist.
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Brendan Fraser was born. American actor, Oscar winner for The Whale.
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Amanda Seyfried was born. American actress.
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1865Death
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.
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.
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1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence 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.
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2012Death
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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- Amanda SeyfriedAmerican actress (born 1985)Born 1985 · 41 years ago today
- Brendan FraserAmerican and Canadian actor (born 1968)Born 1968 · 58 years ago today
- Joseph ConradPolish-British writer (1857–1924)Born 1857 · 169 years ago today
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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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