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- Milk Drinkers Are Turning to PowderHall of Fame◆
- 1948STOLEN TAXI ON RAMPAGEThe New York Times◆
- 1958NASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe, although it fails to achieve a stable orbit.Wikipedia◆
- 1962The Second Vatican Council becomes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years.Wikipedia◆
- 1811The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.Wikipedia◆
- 1797The Royal Navy decisively defeats the Batavian Navy at Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars.Wikipedia◆
- 2002A bomb exploded in the Myyrmanni shopping center in Helsinki, Finland (aftermath pictured), resulting in seven deaths and 159 injuries.Wikipedia◆
- 1984Aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan (pictured) became the first American woman to perform a space walk.Wikipedia◆
- 1973Typhoon Nora, the fourth-most intense tropical cyclone on record, dissipated after killing 40 people and leaving more than a million homeless across Taiwan and the Philippines.Wikipedia◆
- 1968Apollo 7, the first manned mission of NASA's Apollo program, and the first three-man American space mission, launched from Complex 34 in Cape Kennedy, Florida.Wikipedia◆
- 1950CBS's field-sequential color system for television was the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.Wikipedia◆
- 1987The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.Wikipedia◆
- Milk Drinkers Are Turning to PowderHall of Fame◆
- 1948STOLEN TAXI ON RAMPAGEThe New York Times◆
- 1958NASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe, although it fails to achieve a stable orbit.Wikipedia◆
- 1962The Second Vatican Council becomes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years.Wikipedia◆
- 1811The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.Wikipedia◆
- 1797The Royal Navy decisively defeats the Batavian Navy at Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars.Wikipedia◆
- 2002A bomb exploded in the Myyrmanni shopping center in Helsinki, Finland (aftermath pictured), resulting in seven deaths and 159 injuries.Wikipedia◆
- 1984Aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan (pictured) became the first American woman to perform a space walk.Wikipedia◆
- 1973Typhoon Nora, the fourth-most intense tropical cyclone on record, dissipated after killing 40 people and leaving more than a million homeless across Taiwan and the Philippines.Wikipedia◆
- 1968Apollo 7, the first manned mission of NASA's Apollo program, and the first three-man American space mission, launched from Complex 34 in Cape Kennedy, Florida.Wikipedia◆
- 1950CBS's field-sequential color system for television was the first to be licensed for broadcast by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.Wikipedia◆
- 1987The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.Wikipedia◆
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1958 WeirdNASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe, although it fails to achieve a stable orbit.
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1962 First everThe Second Vatican Council becomes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1811 First everThe Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1797 Oddly trueThe Royal Navy decisively defeats the Batavian Navy at Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2002 Oddly trueA bomb exploded in the Myyrmanni shopping center in Helsinki, Finland (aftermath pictured), resulting in seven deaths and 159 injuries.
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- 1948The New York TimesSTOLEN TAXI ON RAMPAGE
A truck driver stole a taxicab last night and in afour-block ride smashed into another car, careened through a plate…
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NASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe, although it fails to achieve a stable orbit.
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The Second Vatican Council becomes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years.
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The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.
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Eleanor Roosevelt born
Eleanor Roosevelt was born. American First Lady and human rights advocate.
1966Birth
Luke Perry born
Luke Perry was born. American actor known for Beverly Hills 90210 and Riverdale.
1992Birth
Cardi B born
Cardi B was born. American rapper known for Bodak Yellow.
Died on this day
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1997Death
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.
Assassinated
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.
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.
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
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.
Famous birthdays
21 this weekToday · 11 October
- Cardi BAmerican rapper (born 1992)Born 1992 · 34 years ago today
- Luke PerryAmerican actor (1966–2019)Born 1966 · 60 years ago today
- Eleanor RooseveltAmerican diplomat and activist (1884–1962)Born 1884 · 142 years ago today
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Josh HutchersonAmerican actor (born 1992)12 October · born 1992
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Sacha Baron CohenEnglish actor and comedian (born 1971)13 October · born 1971
Paul SimonAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1941)13 October · born 1941
Margaret ThatcherPrime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 199013 October · born 1925
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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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