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- Enraged Cow Injures Farmer With AxHall of Fame◆
- 1991RESULTS PLUSThe New York Times◆
- 2025Kash Patel denies rumors he’s quitting the FBI over DoJ ruling on Epstein filesThe Guardian◆
- 2020Christchurch mosque attacker to represent himself at sentencingThe Guardian◆
- 1543King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace.Wikipedia◆
- 1963Sixteen-year-old Pauline Reade, the first victim of serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, disappeared in Gorton, England.Wikipedia◆
- 1963Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders.Wikipedia◆
- 1847A riot occurs in Woodstock, New Brunswick, between Catholics and members of the Orange Order that results in up to ten deaths.Wikipedia◆
- 1561Saint Basil's Cathedral (pictured), located in Red Square, Moscow, was consecrated.Wikipedia◆
- 1562Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya.Wikipedia◆
- 1335Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order.Wikipedia◆
- 1998France defeated the defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first FIFA World Cup title.Wikipedia◆
- 1979Rowdy fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago stormed the field during a Major League Baseball promotional event at which a crate of disco records was blown up.Wikipedia◆
- 1962The English rock band the Rolling Stones (pictured) played their first concert at the Marquee Club in London.Wikipedia◆
- Enraged Cow Injures Farmer With AxHall of Fame◆
- 1991RESULTS PLUSThe New York Times◆
- 2025Kash Patel denies rumors he’s quitting the FBI over DoJ ruling on Epstein filesThe Guardian◆
- 2020Christchurch mosque attacker to represent himself at sentencingThe Guardian◆
- 1543King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace.Wikipedia◆
- 1963Sixteen-year-old Pauline Reade, the first victim of serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, disappeared in Gorton, England.Wikipedia◆
- 1963Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders.Wikipedia◆
- 1847A riot occurs in Woodstock, New Brunswick, between Catholics and members of the Orange Order that results in up to ten deaths.Wikipedia◆
- 1561Saint Basil's Cathedral (pictured), located in Red Square, Moscow, was consecrated.Wikipedia◆
- 1562Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya.Wikipedia◆
- 1335Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order.Wikipedia◆
- 1998France defeated the defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first FIFA World Cup title.Wikipedia◆
- 1979Rowdy fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago stormed the field during a Major League Baseball promotional event at which a crate of disco records was blown up.Wikipedia◆
- 1962The English rock band the Rolling Stones (pictured) played their first concert at the Marquee Club in London.Wikipedia◆
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1543 Oddly trueKing Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace.
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1963 First everSixteen-year-old Pauline Reade, the first victim of serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, disappeared in Gorton, England.
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1963 First everPauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1847 Oddly true
A riot occurs in Woodstock, New Brunswick, between Catholics and members of the Orange Order that results in up to ten deaths.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1561 Oddly trueSaint Basil's Cathedral (pictured), located in Red Square, Moscow, was consecrated.
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2025The GuardianKash Patel denies rumors he’s quitting the FBI over DoJ ruling on Epstein filesAgency director says ‘conspiracy theories aren’t true’ amid backlash against FBI-DoJ decision to block release of files
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2020The GuardianChristchurch mosque attacker to represent himself at sentencingAustralian man who pleaded guilty to 51 counts of murder will be sentenced in August
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King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1963 First ever
Sixteen-year-old Pauline Reade, the first victim of serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, disappeared in Gorton, England.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1963 First ever
Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Julius Caesar born
Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, was born on this day in 100 BC. Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
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Kobe Bryant dies
Kobe Bryant, professional basketball player, died on this day in 2020. Helicopter crash. Remembered as: Five-time NBA champion with the LA Lakers.
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2008Death
Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
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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.
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Cleopatra dies
Cleopatra, queen of the ptolemaic kingdom, died on this day in 30 BC. Suicide (historically debated, asp bite). Remembered as: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
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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.
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- Julius CaesarRoman general and dictator (100–44 BC)Born -100 · 2126 years ago today
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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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