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- 1970Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes OverHall of Fame◆
- 1948Sports of the TimesThe New York Times◆
- 2015Uncompromising Netanyahu struggles to repair relations with US liberalsThe Guardian◆
- 2013Remembrance Day: war monuments speak a truth that still resonatesThe Guardian◆
- 1202Fourth Crusade: The Siege of Zara, the first attack on a Catholic city by Catholic crusaders, began in present-day Zadar, Croatia.Wikipedia◆
- 1766The last colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers University).Wikipedia◆
- 1293Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana.Wikipedia◆
- 1202Fourth Crusade: Despite letters from Pope Innocent III forbidding it and threatening excommunication, Catholic crusaders begin a siege of Zara (now Zadar, Croatia).Wikipedia◆
- 937Ten Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor Yang Pu. The Wu State is replaced by Li (now called "Xu Zhigao"), who becomes the first ruler of Southern Tang.Wikipedia◆
- 2020The British government announced that it had removed the last land mine from the Falkland Islands, laid by Argentine forces during the 1982 Falklands War.Wikipedia◆
- 2002Veteran's Day Weekend Tornado Outbreak: A tornado outbreak stretching from Northern Ohio to the Gulf Coast, one of the largest outbreaks recorded in November.Wikipedia◆
- 1970Vietnam War: Vietnamization: For the first time in five years, an entire week ends with no reports of American combat fatalities in Southeast Asia.Wikipedia◆
- 1944The ammunition ship USS Mount Hood explodes at Seeadler Harbour, Manus, Admiralty Islands, killing at least 432 and wounding 371.Wikipedia◆
- 1871Journalist and explorer Henry Morton Stanley (pictured) located missing missionary and explorer David Livingstone near Lake Tanganyika in present-day Tanzania.Wikipedia◆
- 1970Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes OverHall of Fame◆
- 1948Sports of the TimesThe New York Times◆
- 2015Uncompromising Netanyahu struggles to repair relations with US liberalsThe Guardian◆
- 2013Remembrance Day: war monuments speak a truth that still resonatesThe Guardian◆
- 1202Fourth Crusade: The Siege of Zara, the first attack on a Catholic city by Catholic crusaders, began in present-day Zadar, Croatia.Wikipedia◆
- 1766The last colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers University).Wikipedia◆
- 1293Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana.Wikipedia◆
- 1202Fourth Crusade: Despite letters from Pope Innocent III forbidding it and threatening excommunication, Catholic crusaders begin a siege of Zara (now Zadar, Croatia).Wikipedia◆
- 937Ten Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor Yang Pu. The Wu State is replaced by Li (now called "Xu Zhigao"), who becomes the first ruler of Southern Tang.Wikipedia◆
- 2020The British government announced that it had removed the last land mine from the Falkland Islands, laid by Argentine forces during the 1982 Falklands War.Wikipedia◆
- 2002Veteran's Day Weekend Tornado Outbreak: A tornado outbreak stretching from Northern Ohio to the Gulf Coast, one of the largest outbreaks recorded in November.Wikipedia◆
- 1970Vietnam War: Vietnamization: For the first time in five years, an entire week ends with no reports of American combat fatalities in Southeast Asia.Wikipedia◆
- 1944The ammunition ship USS Mount Hood explodes at Seeadler Harbour, Manus, Admiralty Islands, killing at least 432 and wounding 371.Wikipedia◆
- 1871Journalist and explorer Henry Morton Stanley (pictured) located missing missionary and explorer David Livingstone near Lake Tanganyika in present-day Tanzania.Wikipedia◆
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1202 First everFourth Crusade: The Siege of Zara, the first attack on a Catholic city by Catholic crusaders, began in present-day Zadar, Croatia.
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1766 Oddly trueThe last colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers University).
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1293 First everRaden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana.
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- 1202 Oddly true
Fourth Crusade: Despite letters from Pope Innocent III forbidding it and threatening excommunication, Catholic crusaders begin a siege of Zara (now Zadar, Croatia).
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
937 First everTen Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor Yang Pu. The Wu State is replaced by Li (now called "Xu Zhigao"), who becomes the first ruler of Southern Tang.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
From The Guardian Archives — On This Day
2015The GuardianUncompromising Netanyahu struggles to repair relations with US liberalsIsraeli prime minister sounds gloomy note about prospects for peace with Palestinians but insists he still favours a…
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2013The GuardianRemembrance Day: war monuments speak a truth that still resonatesCommemorations allow politicians to mythologise death, but Australia's many plaques and plinths tell of the real tragedy
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LEO DUROCHER once was roundly condemned for saying that nice guys finish last. His specific reference, ironically eno…
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Fourth Crusade: The Siege of Zara, the first attack on a Catholic city by Catholic crusaders, began in present-day Zadar, Croatia.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1766 Oddly true
The last colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers University).
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1293 First ever
Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Richard Burton born
Richard Burton was born. Welsh actor.
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Ellen Pompeo born
Ellen Pompeo was born. American actress known for Grey's Anatomy.
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Tinashe born
Tinashe was born. American singer.
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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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1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
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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.
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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.
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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 · 10 November
- TinasheAmerican singer (born 1993)Born 1993 · 33 years ago today
- Ellen PompeoAmerican actress (born 1969)Born 1969 · 57 years ago today
- Richard BurtonWelsh actor (1925–1984)Born 1925 · 101 years ago today
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Ryan GoslingCanadian actor (born 1980)12 November · born 1980
Neil YoungCanadian and American musician (born 1945)12 November · born 1945
Grace KellyAmerican actress, Princess of Monaco from 1956 to 198212 November · born 1929
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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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