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When was “The Fourth Council of Constantinople, the eighth Catholic Ecumenical Council, was convened to discuss the patriarchate of Photios I of Constantinople.” happening? Slide to your guess.
1950
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???? Oddly trueThe Fourth Council of Constantinople, the eighth Catholic Ecumenical Council, was convened to discuss the patriarchate of Photios I of Constantinople.
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The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to depose patriarch Photios I.
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1962 First ever"Love Me Do", the first single by the Beatles, was released in the United Kingdom.
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Born on this day
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1957Birth
Bernie Mac born
Bernie Mac was born. American comedian and actor known for The Bernie Mac Show.
1975Birth
Kate Winslet born
Kate Winslet was born. English actress, Oscar winner for The Reader and star of Titanic.
1983Birth
Jesse Eisenberg born
Jesse Eisenberg was born. American actor known for The Social Network and Zombieland.
Died on this day
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Suicide
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.
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
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.
Executed
1793Death
Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.
Accident
1997Death
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.
Famous birthdays
21 this weekToday · 5 October
- Jesse EisenbergAmerican actor, playwright, and filmmaker (born 1983)Born 1983 · 43 years ago today
- Kate WinsletEnglish actress (born 1975)Born 1975 · 51 years ago today
- Bernie MacAmerican comedian and actor (1957–2008)Born 1957 · 69 years ago today
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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
Toni BraxtonAmerican singer (born 1967)7 October · born 1967
Simon CowellEnglish reality television judge, television producer and music executive (born 1959)7 October · born 1959
Desmond TutuSouth African bishop and anti-apartheid activist (1931–2021)7 October · born 1931
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World Teachers' Day
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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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