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- Police Begin Campaign to Run Down JaywalkersHall of Fame◆
- 2025Foreign states using AI videos to undermine support for Ukraine, says Yvette CooperThe Guardian◆
- 2015Julian Rosefeldt's Manifesto review – 13 Cate Blanchetts in search of a meaningThe Guardian◆
- 1854Pope Pius IX promulgated the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, proclaiming the dogmatic definition of the Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Virgin Mary was conceived free of original sin.Wikipedia◆
- 2013After a fatal bus accident in the Little India subzone of Singapore, angry mobs of workers attacked the bus involved and emergency vehicles, the first riot in the country in over 40 years.Wikipedia◆
- 1854In his Apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, Pope Pius IX proclaims the dogmatic definition of Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived free of Original Sin.Wikipedia◆
- 1660Margaret Hughes (pictured) appeared professionally on the English stage; she is thought to have been the first woman to do so.Wikipedia◆
- 1864Pope Pius IX promulgates the encyclical Quanta cura and its appendix, the Syllabus of Errors, outlining the authority of the Catholic Church and condemning various liberal ideas.Wikipedia◆
- 1660A woman (either Margaret Hughes or Anne Marshall) appears on an English public stage for the first time, in the role of Desdemona in a production of Shakespeare's play Othello.Wikipedia◆
- 757The poet Du Fu returns to Chang'an as a member of Emperor Xuanzong's court, after having escaped the city during the An Lushan Rebellion.Wikipedia◆
- 2013Metallica (pictured) played a concert in Antarctica, becoming the first band to perform on all seven continents.Wikipedia◆
- 2010The Japanese experimental spacecraft IKAROS flew by Venus at a distance of 80,800 km (50,200 mi), completing its planned mission to demonstrate solar-sail technology.Wikipedia◆
- 1987Arab–Israeli conflict: An Israeli army tank transporter killed four Palestinian refugees and injured seven others during a traffic accident at the Erez Crossing on the Israel–Gaza Strip border, sparking the First Intifada.Wikipedia◆
- Police Begin Campaign to Run Down JaywalkersHall of Fame◆
- 2025Foreign states using AI videos to undermine support for Ukraine, says Yvette CooperThe Guardian◆
- 2015Julian Rosefeldt's Manifesto review – 13 Cate Blanchetts in search of a meaningThe Guardian◆
- 1854Pope Pius IX promulgated the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, proclaiming the dogmatic definition of the Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Virgin Mary was conceived free of original sin.Wikipedia◆
- 2013After a fatal bus accident in the Little India subzone of Singapore, angry mobs of workers attacked the bus involved and emergency vehicles, the first riot in the country in over 40 years.Wikipedia◆
- 1854In his Apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, Pope Pius IX proclaims the dogmatic definition of Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived free of Original Sin.Wikipedia◆
- 1660Margaret Hughes (pictured) appeared professionally on the English stage; she is thought to have been the first woman to do so.Wikipedia◆
- 1864Pope Pius IX promulgates the encyclical Quanta cura and its appendix, the Syllabus of Errors, outlining the authority of the Catholic Church and condemning various liberal ideas.Wikipedia◆
- 1660A woman (either Margaret Hughes or Anne Marshall) appears on an English public stage for the first time, in the role of Desdemona in a production of Shakespeare's play Othello.Wikipedia◆
- 757The poet Du Fu returns to Chang'an as a member of Emperor Xuanzong's court, after having escaped the city during the An Lushan Rebellion.Wikipedia◆
- 2013Metallica (pictured) played a concert in Antarctica, becoming the first band to perform on all seven continents.Wikipedia◆
- 2010The Japanese experimental spacecraft IKAROS flew by Venus at a distance of 80,800 km (50,200 mi), completing its planned mission to demonstrate solar-sail technology.Wikipedia◆
- 1987Arab–Israeli conflict: An Israeli army tank transporter killed four Palestinian refugees and injured seven others during a traffic accident at the Erez Crossing on the Israel–Gaza Strip border, sparking the First Intifada.Wikipedia◆
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1854 Oddly truePope Pius IX promulgated the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, proclaiming the dogmatic definition of the Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Virgin Mary was conceived free of original sin.
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2013 First everAfter a fatal bus accident in the Little India subzone of Singapore, angry mobs of workers attacked the bus involved and emergency vehicles, the first riot in the country in over 40 years.
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- 1854 Oddly true
In his Apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, Pope Pius IX proclaims the dogmatic definition of Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived free of Original Sin.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1660 First everMargaret Hughes (pictured) appeared professionally on the English stage; she is thought to have been the first woman to do so.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1864 Oddly true
Pope Pius IX promulgates the encyclical Quanta cura and its appendix, the Syllabus of Errors, outlining the authority of the Catholic Church and condemning various liberal ideas.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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2025The GuardianForeign states using AI videos to undermine support for Ukraine, says Yvette CooperUK foreign secretary urges action against ‘information warfare’ made easier by advances in technology
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2015The GuardianJulian Rosefeldt's Manifesto review – 13 Cate Blanchetts in search of a meaningThe words of Futurists, Dadaists and Communists are stolen from the page and given new life by Blanchett playing a te…
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Pope Pius IX promulgated the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, proclaiming the dogmatic definition of the Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Virgin Mary was conceived free of original sin.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013 First ever
After a fatal bus accident in the Little India subzone of Singapore, angry mobs of workers attacked the bus involved and emergency vehicles, the first riot in the country in over 40 years.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1854 Oddly true
In his Apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, Pope Pius IX proclaims the dogmatic definition of Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived free of Original Sin.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Jim Morrison born
Jim Morrison was born. American singer, frontman of The Doors.
1966Birth
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Sinead O'Connor was born. Irish singer.
1982Birth
Nicki Minaj born
Nicki Minaj was born. Trinidadian-American rapper.
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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.
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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.
Suicide
1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
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.
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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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22 this weekToday · 8 December
- Nicki MinajTrinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter (born 1982)Born 1982 · 44 years ago today
- Sinead O'ConnorIrish singer and songwriter (1966–2023)Born 1966 · 60 years ago today
- Jim MorrisonAmerican singer (1943–1971)Born 1943 · 83 years ago today
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Simon HelbergAmerican actor and comedian (born 1980)9 December · born 1980
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Kenneth BranaghBritish actor and filmmaker (born 1960)10 December · born 1960
Emily DickinsonAmerican poet (1830–1886)10 December · born 1830
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- 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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