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- Include Your Children When Baking CookiesHall of Fame◆
- 1948STEELERS WINNERS OVER YANKS, 24-14The New York Times◆
- 2021Living on Centrelink payments means jumping through hoops and living on scraps – will it ever end?The Guardian◆
- 2018Musk mocks 'Shortseller Enrichment Commission' after SEC settlementThe Guardian◆
- 1795Napoleon first rises to prominence by suppressing counter-revolutionary rioters threatening the National Convention.Wikipedia◆
- 1965Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas.Wikipedia◆
- 1876Texas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education in the U.S. state.Wikipedia◆
- 1363Red Turban Rebellions: The rebel leader Zhu Yuanzhang won the Battle of Lake Poyang by deploying ships intentionally set aflame when the emperor tried to escape.Wikipedia◆
- 1895Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship.Wikipedia◆
- 1883First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.Wikipedia◆
- 1876The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now known as Texas A&M) opens as the first public college in Texas.Wikipedia◆
- 23Rebels sack the Chinese capital Chang'an during a peasant rebellion.Wikipedia◆
- 1918First World War: The Japanese merhant ship Hirano Maru was sunk by a German submarine in the Celtic Sea with the loss of 291 lives.Wikipedia◆
- 1917First World War: The Allies devastated the German defence at the Battle of Broodseinde, prompting a crisis among German commanders and causing a severe loss of morale in the 4th Army.Wikipedia◆
- Include Your Children When Baking CookiesHall of Fame◆
- 1948STEELERS WINNERS OVER YANKS, 24-14The New York Times◆
- 2021Living on Centrelink payments means jumping through hoops and living on scraps – will it ever end?The Guardian◆
- 2018Musk mocks 'Shortseller Enrichment Commission' after SEC settlementThe Guardian◆
- 1795Napoleon first rises to prominence by suppressing counter-revolutionary rioters threatening the National Convention.Wikipedia◆
- 1965Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas.Wikipedia◆
- 1876Texas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education in the U.S. state.Wikipedia◆
- 1363Red Turban Rebellions: The rebel leader Zhu Yuanzhang won the Battle of Lake Poyang by deploying ships intentionally set aflame when the emperor tried to escape.Wikipedia◆
- 1895Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship.Wikipedia◆
- 1883First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.Wikipedia◆
- 1876The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now known as Texas A&M) opens as the first public college in Texas.Wikipedia◆
- 23Rebels sack the Chinese capital Chang'an during a peasant rebellion.Wikipedia◆
- 1918First World War: The Japanese merhant ship Hirano Maru was sunk by a German submarine in the Celtic Sea with the loss of 291 lives.Wikipedia◆
- 1917First World War: The Allies devastated the German defence at the Battle of Broodseinde, prompting a crisis among German commanders and causing a severe loss of morale in the 4th Army.Wikipedia◆
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1795 First everNapoleon first rises to prominence by suppressing counter-revolutionary rioters threatening the National Convention.
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1965 First everPope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas.
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1876 First everTexas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education in the U.S. state.
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1363 Oddly trueRed Turban Rebellions: The rebel leader Zhu Yuanzhang won the Battle of Lake Poyang by deploying ships intentionally set aflame when the emperor tried to escape.
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1895 First everHorace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship.
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From The Guardian Archives — On This Day
2021The GuardianLiving on Centrelink payments means jumping through hoops and living on scraps – will it ever end?Life for those of us on welfare benefits holds little hope. If our society can’t look after its most vulnerable, mayb…
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2018The GuardianMusk mocks 'Shortseller Enrichment Commission' after SEC settlementShares drop as Tesla boss attacks regulator just hours after judge’s order scrutinizing deal
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 3 (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers came roaring from behind in the last half today to wallop the Bost…
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Napoleon first rises to prominence by suppressing counter-revolutionary rioters threatening the National Convention.
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Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas.
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1895Birth
Buster Keaton born
Buster Keaton was born. American silent film star known for physical comedy and stunts.
1923Birth
Charlton Heston born
Charlton Heston was born. American actor famous for Ben-Hur and The Ten Commandments.
1946Birth
Susan Sarandon born
Susan Sarandon was born. American actress, Oscar winner for Dead Man Walking.
Died on this day
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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.
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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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1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
Assassinated
1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
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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.
Famous birthdays
21 this weekToday · 4 October
- Susan SarandonAmerican actor (born 1946)Born 1946 · 80 years ago today
- Charlton HestonAmerican actor (1923–2008)Born 1923 · 103 years ago today
- Buster KeatonAmerican actor and filmmaker (1895–1966)Born 1895 · 131 years ago today
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Jesse EisenbergAmerican actor, playwright, and filmmaker (born 1983)5 October · born 1983
Kate WinsletEnglish actress (born 1975)5 October · born 1975
Bernie MacAmerican comedian and actor (1957–2008)5 October · born 1957
Elisabeth ShueAmerican actress (born 1963)6 October · born 1963
Thor HeyerdahlNorwegian anthropologist and adventurer (1914–2002)6 October · born 1914
George WestinghouseAmerican engineer, inventor, and businessman (1846–1914)6 October · born 1846
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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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