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- Kids Make Nutritious SnacksHall of Fame◆
- 1939U.S. AMATEUR GOLF ON TODAY IN WESTThe New York Times◆
- 2019Supreme court decision to let Trump deny asylum reverses years of US policyThe Guardian◆
- 2011Sheffield solar power sees city top table for renewable energy installationThe Guardian◆
- 1714Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon armies in the War of the Catalans, the last phase of the War of the Spanish Succession.Wikipedia◆
- 1992Hurricane Iniki, the most powerful hurricane on record to strike the Hawaiian Islands, passed directly over the island of Kauai, killing six people and causing around US$1.8 billion dollars in damage.Wikipedia◆
- 1978British medical photographer Janet Parker became the last recorded person to die from smallpox, leading to a debate on whether the virus should be preserved.Wikipedia◆
- 1897Gaki Sherocho was captured by the forces of Ethiopian emperor Menelik II, bringing an end to the Kingdom of Kaffa.Wikipedia◆
- 1776British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.Wikipedia◆
- 1893Swami Vivekananda (pictured) gave a speech introducing Hinduism on the opening day of the first Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago.Wikipedia◆
- 1851In a fight near Christiana, Pennsylvania, a group of escaped slaves and free Blacks led by William Parker fought off a federal posse seeking to arrest and return the escapees to slavery.Wikipedia◆
- 1789Alexander Hamilton (pictured), co-writer of The Federalist Papers, became the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.Wikipedia◆
- 1297First War of Scottish Independence: Scottish forces under Andrew Moray and William Wallace defeated English troops at the Battle of Stirling Bridge on the River Forth.Wikipedia◆
- 1897After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa.Wikipedia◆
- Kids Make Nutritious SnacksHall of Fame◆
- 1939U.S. AMATEUR GOLF ON TODAY IN WESTThe New York Times◆
- 2019Supreme court decision to let Trump deny asylum reverses years of US policyThe Guardian◆
- 2011Sheffield solar power sees city top table for renewable energy installationThe Guardian◆
- 1714Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon armies in the War of the Catalans, the last phase of the War of the Spanish Succession.Wikipedia◆
- 1992Hurricane Iniki, the most powerful hurricane on record to strike the Hawaiian Islands, passed directly over the island of Kauai, killing six people and causing around US$1.8 billion dollars in damage.Wikipedia◆
- 1978British medical photographer Janet Parker became the last recorded person to die from smallpox, leading to a debate on whether the virus should be preserved.Wikipedia◆
- 1897Gaki Sherocho was captured by the forces of Ethiopian emperor Menelik II, bringing an end to the Kingdom of Kaffa.Wikipedia◆
- 1776British–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.Wikipedia◆
- 1893Swami Vivekananda (pictured) gave a speech introducing Hinduism on the opening day of the first Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago.Wikipedia◆
- 1851In a fight near Christiana, Pennsylvania, a group of escaped slaves and free Blacks led by William Parker fought off a federal posse seeking to arrest and return the escapees to slavery.Wikipedia◆
- 1789Alexander Hamilton (pictured), co-writer of The Federalist Papers, became the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.Wikipedia◆
- 1297First War of Scottish Independence: Scottish forces under Andrew Moray and William Wallace defeated English troops at the Battle of Stirling Bridge on the River Forth.Wikipedia◆
- 1897After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa.Wikipedia◆
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1714 Oddly trueSiege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon armies in the War of the Catalans, the last phase of the War of the Spanish Succession.
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1992 Oddly trueHurricane Iniki, the most powerful hurricane on record to strike the Hawaiian Islands, passed directly over the island of Kauai, killing six people and causing around US$1.8 billion dollars in damage.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1978 Oddly trueBritish medical photographer Janet Parker became the last recorded person to die from smallpox, leading to a debate on whether the virus should be preserved.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1897 Oddly trueGaki Sherocho was captured by the forces of Ethiopian emperor Menelik II, bringing an end to the Kingdom of Kaffa.
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1776 WeirdBritish–American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War.
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2019The GuardianSupreme court decision to let Trump deny asylum reverses years of US policyJustices’ order reverses a lower court ruling that blocked the restrictions in some states
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2011The GuardianSheffield solar power sees city top table for renewable energy installationSteel city has added the most renewable energy production per head since introduction of feed-in tariffs last year
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GLENVIEW, Ill., Sept.10.--A tense atmosphere hung over the North Shore Country Club today as the 160-odd candidates f…
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Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon armies in the War of the Catalans, the last phase of the War of the Spanish Succession.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1978 Oddly true
British medical photographer Janet Parker became the last recorded person to die from smallpox, leading to a debate on whether the virus should be preserved.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1992 Oddly true
Hurricane Iniki, the most powerful hurricane on record to strike the Hawaiian Islands, passed directly over the island of Kauai, killing six people and causing around US$1.8 billion dollars in damage.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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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Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
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1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
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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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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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