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When was “The completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway is symbolized by the Last Spike ceremony at Craigellachie, British Columbia.” happening? Slide to your guess.
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???? First everThe completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway is symbolized by the Last Spike ceremony at Craigellachie, British Columbia.
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1874 First everA cartoon by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly, is considered the first important use of an elephant as a symbol for the United States Republican Party.
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1665 First everThe London Gazette, the oldest surviving journal, is first published.
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1867Birth
Marie Curie born
Marie Curie was born. Polish-French physicist, two-time Nobel winner.
1967Birth
David Guetta born
David Guetta was born. French DJ and producer.
1996Birth
Lorde born
Lorde was born. New Zealand singer known for Royals.
Died on this day
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30 BCDeath
Cleopatra dies
Cleopatra, queen of the ptolemaic kingdom, died on this day in 30 BC. Suicide (historically debated, asp bite). Remembered as: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
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.
Executed
1793Death
Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.
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.
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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.
Famous birthdays
22 this weekToday · 7 November
- LordeNew Zealand singer-songwriter (born 1996)Born 1996 · 30 years ago today
- David GuettaFrench DJ (born 1967)Born 1967 · 59 years ago today
- Marie CuriePolish-French physicist and chemist (1867–1934)Born 1867 · 159 years ago today
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Jack OsbourneBritish television personality (born 1985)8 November · born 1985
Gordon RamsayBritish celebrity chef (born 1966)8 November · born 1966
Bram StokerIrish author (1847–1912)8 November · born 1847
Nick LacheyAmerican singer, actor, producer and television personality9 November · born 1973
Eric DaneAmerican actor (1972–2026)9 November · born 1972
Hedy LamarrAustrian-American actress and inventor (1914–2000)9 November · born 1914
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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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