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- Lung Cancer in Women MushroomsHall of Fame◆
- 2002Europeans Want Swiss To Tell AllThe New York Times◆
- 2018EgyptAir magazine apologises for bizarre Drew Barrymore articleThe Guardian◆
- 2016Honour for factory where female workers died in first world warThe Guardian◆
- 1780The deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record began to impact the Caribbean, killing at least 20,000 people across the Antilles over the subsequent days.Wikipedia◆
- 1676Antonie van Leeuwenhoek wrote a letter to the Royal Society describing "animalcules" – the first known description of protozoa (pictured).Wikipedia◆
- 1834Opening of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, the first public railway on the island of Ireland.Wikipedia◆
- 1825Restauration arrives in New York Harbor from Norway, the first organized immigration from Norway to the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1918The Finnish Parliament elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse as King of Finland, but he never accedes to the throne due to Germany's defeat in World War I.Wikipedia◆
- 1531Pressed by a food embargo, the five Catholic cantons of Central Switzerland declare war on the Protestant canton of Zurich, starting the Second War of Kappel.Wikipedia◆
- 1410The first known mention of the Prague astronomical clock.Wikipedia◆
- 2012Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai (pictured) was severely injured by a Taliban gunman in a failed assassination attempt.Wikipedia◆
- 1962Nick Holonyak, an engineer for General Electric, gave the first public demonstration of a light-emitting diode.Wikipedia◆
- 2024Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 hurricane, causing US$34.3 billion in damage only two weeks after Hurricane Helene impacted the state.Wikipedia◆
- Lung Cancer in Women MushroomsHall of Fame◆
- 2002Europeans Want Swiss To Tell AllThe New York Times◆
- 2018EgyptAir magazine apologises for bizarre Drew Barrymore articleThe Guardian◆
- 2016Honour for factory where female workers died in first world warThe Guardian◆
- 1780The deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record began to impact the Caribbean, killing at least 20,000 people across the Antilles over the subsequent days.Wikipedia◆
- 1676Antonie van Leeuwenhoek wrote a letter to the Royal Society describing "animalcules" – the first known description of protozoa (pictured).Wikipedia◆
- 1834Opening of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, the first public railway on the island of Ireland.Wikipedia◆
- 1825Restauration arrives in New York Harbor from Norway, the first organized immigration from Norway to the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1918The Finnish Parliament elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse as King of Finland, but he never accedes to the throne due to Germany's defeat in World War I.Wikipedia◆
- 1531Pressed by a food embargo, the five Catholic cantons of Central Switzerland declare war on the Protestant canton of Zurich, starting the Second War of Kappel.Wikipedia◆
- 1410The first known mention of the Prague astronomical clock.Wikipedia◆
- 2012Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai (pictured) was severely injured by a Taliban gunman in a failed assassination attempt.Wikipedia◆
- 1962Nick Holonyak, an engineer for General Electric, gave the first public demonstration of a light-emitting diode.Wikipedia◆
- 2024Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 hurricane, causing US$34.3 billion in damage only two weeks after Hurricane Helene impacted the state.Wikipedia◆
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1780 Oddly trueThe deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record began to impact the Caribbean, killing at least 20,000 people across the Antilles over the subsequent days.
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1676 First everAntonie van Leeuwenhoek wrote a letter to the Royal Society describing "animalcules" – the first known description of protozoa (pictured).
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1834 First everOpening of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, the first public railway on the island of Ireland.
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1825 First everRestauration arrives in New York Harbor from Norway, the first organized immigration from Norway to the United States.
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1918 WeirdThe Finnish Parliament elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse as King of Finland, but he never accedes to the throne due to Germany's defeat in World War I.
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2018The GuardianEgyptAir magazine apologises for bizarre Drew Barrymore articlePublisher of Horus magazine says offensiveness was due to translation errors amid suggestions interview was made up
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2016The GuardianHonour for factory where female workers died in first world warSite of Barnbow National Filling Factory where scores of women were killed in explosion becomes scheduled monument
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European Union sharply steps up pressure on Switzerland to alter its strict banking secrecy laws and give its neighbo…
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The deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record began to impact the Caribbean, killing at least 20,000 people across the Antilles over the subsequent days.
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- 1676 First ever
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek wrote a letter to the Royal Society describing "animalcules" – the first known description of protozoa (pictured).
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Opening of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, the first public railway on the island of Ireland.
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John Lennon born
John Lennon was born. English musician, co-founder of The Beatles.
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Sharon Osbourne born
Sharon Osbourne was born. English TV personality and music manager.
1996Birth
Bella Hadid born
Bella Hadid was born. American model.
Died on this day
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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.
Accident
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.
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.
Suicide
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.
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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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21 this weekToday · 9 October
- Bella HadidAmerican fashion model (born 1996)Born 1996 · 30 years ago today
- Sharon OsbourneEnglish and American television personality, music manager, and author (born 1952)Born 1952 · 74 years ago today
- John LennonEnglish musician and activist (1940–1980)Born 1940 · 86 years ago today
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Dan StevensEnglish-American actor (born 1982)10 October · born 1982
David Lee RothAmerican rock singer (born 1954)10 October · born 1954
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Luke PerryAmerican actor (1966–2019)11 October · born 1966
Eleanor RooseveltAmerican diplomat and activist (1884–1962)11 October · born 1884
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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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