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- Juvenile Court to Try Shooting DefendantHall of Fame◆
- 1968More Pressure on PragueThe New York Times◆
- 2021Biden to restore Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante monumentsThe Guardian◆
- 2020British-born pair charged in US over murder of Isis hostagesThe Guardian◆
- 20082008 TC3 exploded above the Nubian Desert in Sudan, in the first time that an asteroid impact had been predicted prior to atmospheric entry.Wikipedia◆
- 1870Franco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air balloon.Wikipedia◆
- 2016In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the death toll rises to over 800.Wikipedia◆
- 2008Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into Earth's atmosphere.Wikipedia◆
- 1878The state funeral of Mindon Min (pictured), who ruled Myanmar for 25 years, took place; his death was reportedly preceded by strange omens, and his senior princes were unable to attend as they had all been arrested.Wikipedia◆
- 1868Ōdate, the last castle of the Satake clan in Japan's Tōhoku region, was captured during the Boshin War.Wikipedia◆
- 1571Ottoman–Habsburg wars: The Battle of Lepanto was fought near the Gulf of Corinth, a significant setback for the Ottoman Empire and the last major naval battle fought entirely with galleys.Wikipedia◆
- 1826The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S.Wikipedia◆
- 1571The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat.Wikipedia◆
- 1944The Holocaust: Sonderkommando work-unit members in Auschwitz concentration camp revolted upon learning that they were due to be killed; although a few managed to escape, most were massacred on the same day.Wikipedia◆
- Juvenile Court to Try Shooting DefendantHall of Fame◆
- 1968More Pressure on PragueThe New York Times◆
- 2021Biden to restore Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante monumentsThe Guardian◆
- 2020British-born pair charged in US over murder of Isis hostagesThe Guardian◆
- 20082008 TC3 exploded above the Nubian Desert in Sudan, in the first time that an asteroid impact had been predicted prior to atmospheric entry.Wikipedia◆
- 1870Franco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air balloon.Wikipedia◆
- 2016In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the death toll rises to over 800.Wikipedia◆
- 2008Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into Earth's atmosphere.Wikipedia◆
- 1878The state funeral of Mindon Min (pictured), who ruled Myanmar for 25 years, took place; his death was reportedly preceded by strange omens, and his senior princes were unable to attend as they had all been arrested.Wikipedia◆
- 1868Ōdate, the last castle of the Satake clan in Japan's Tōhoku region, was captured during the Boshin War.Wikipedia◆
- 1571Ottoman–Habsburg wars: The Battle of Lepanto was fought near the Gulf of Corinth, a significant setback for the Ottoman Empire and the last major naval battle fought entirely with galleys.Wikipedia◆
- 1826The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S.Wikipedia◆
- 1571The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat.Wikipedia◆
- 1944The Holocaust: Sonderkommando work-unit members in Auschwitz concentration camp revolted upon learning that they were due to be killed; although a few managed to escape, most were massacred on the same day.Wikipedia◆
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2008 First ever2008 TC3 exploded above the Nubian Desert in Sudan, in the first time that an asteroid impact had been predicted prior to atmospheric entry.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1870 Oddly trueFranco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air balloon.
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2016 Oddly trueIn the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the death toll rises to over 800.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008 First ever
Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into Earth's atmosphere.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1878 WeirdThe state funeral of Mindon Min (pictured), who ruled Myanmar for 25 years, took place; his death was reportedly preceded by strange omens, and his senior princes were unable to attend as they had all been arrested.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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2021The GuardianBiden to restore Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante monumentsPresident to expand sites shrunk under Trump, in win for environmental advocates and Indigenous leaders
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2020The GuardianBritish-born pair charged in US over murder of Isis hostagesEl Shafee Elsheikh and Alexanda Kotey, held in detention for two years, transferred to America and charged with terro…
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The Kremlin undoubtedly views the communique of last weekend's Soviet-Czechoslovak meeting in Moscow as a sort of fin…
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2008 TC3 exploded above the Nubian Desert in Sudan, in the first time that an asteroid impact had been predicted prior to atmospheric entry.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008 First ever
Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into Earth's atmosphere.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1870 Oddly true
Franco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air balloon.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Desmond Tutu born
Desmond Tutu was born. South African archbishop and anti-apartheid leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner.
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Simon Cowell born
Simon Cowell was born. English TV producer and judge known for X Factor and America's Got Talent.
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Toni Braxton born
Toni Braxton was born. American R&B singer known for Un-Break My Heart.
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1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Assassinated
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.
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
2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
Suicide
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.
Famous birthdays
21 this weekToday · 7 October
- Toni BraxtonAmerican singer (born 1967)Born 1967 · 59 years ago today
- Simon CowellEnglish reality television judge, television producer and music executive (born 1959)Born 1959 · 67 years ago today
- Desmond TutuSouth African bishop and anti-apartheid activist (1931–2021)Born 1931 · 95 years ago today
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Bruno MarsAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1985)8 October · born 1985
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Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian, writer and actor (born 1943)8 October · born 1943
Bella HadidAmerican fashion model (born 1996)9 October · born 1996
Sharon OsbourneEnglish and American television personality, music manager, and author (born 1952)9 October · born 1952
John LennonEnglish musician and activist (1940–1980)9 October · born 1940
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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
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- 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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