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- Hospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot DoctorsHall of Fame◆
- 1948CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS PLAN EUROPEAN AIDThe New York Times◆
- 2017The cynical and dishonest denial of climate change has to end: it's time for leadershipThe Guardian◆
- 2014Healthier living could prevent Alzheimer'sThe Guardian◆
- 1855Firefighters in Toronto, Canada, destroyed the infrastructure of a visiting circus; police refusal to identify rioters caused widespread protest and a complete redesign of the city's police service.Wikipedia◆
- 1973Watergate scandal: Under questioning by Senate investigators, White House deputy chief of staff Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of a secret taping system (tape recorder pictured) in the Oval Office.Wikipedia◆
- 1863Four days of rioting began in New York City in response to laws passed by the U.S. Congress to draft men to fight in the American Civil War.Wikipedia◆
- 1794The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria began.Wikipedia◆
- 1863American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history.Wikipedia◆
- 1794The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins.Wikipedia◆
- 1402Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated.Wikipedia◆
- 2003French Directorate General for External Security personnel aborted an operation to rescue Colombian politician Íngrid Betancourt from FARC guerrillas, resulting in a political scandal.Wikipedia◆
- 1930The first FIFA World Cup was opened in Uruguay.Wikipedia◆
- 2003French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press.Wikipedia◆
- Hospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot DoctorsHall of Fame◆
- 1948CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS PLAN EUROPEAN AIDThe New York Times◆
- 2017The cynical and dishonest denial of climate change has to end: it's time for leadershipThe Guardian◆
- 2014Healthier living could prevent Alzheimer'sThe Guardian◆
- 1855Firefighters in Toronto, Canada, destroyed the infrastructure of a visiting circus; police refusal to identify rioters caused widespread protest and a complete redesign of the city's police service.Wikipedia◆
- 1973Watergate scandal: Under questioning by Senate investigators, White House deputy chief of staff Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of a secret taping system (tape recorder pictured) in the Oval Office.Wikipedia◆
- 1863Four days of rioting began in New York City in response to laws passed by the U.S. Congress to draft men to fight in the American Civil War.Wikipedia◆
- 1794The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria began.Wikipedia◆
- 1863American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history.Wikipedia◆
- 1794The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins.Wikipedia◆
- 1402Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated.Wikipedia◆
- 2003French Directorate General for External Security personnel aborted an operation to rescue Colombian politician Íngrid Betancourt from FARC guerrillas, resulting in a political scandal.Wikipedia◆
- 1930The first FIFA World Cup was opened in Uruguay.Wikipedia◆
- 2003French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press.Wikipedia◆
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1855 Oddly trueFirefighters in Toronto, Canada, destroyed the infrastructure of a visiting circus; police refusal to identify rioters caused widespread protest and a complete redesign of the city's police service.
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1973 Oddly trueWatergate scandal: Under questioning by Senate investigators, White House deputy chief of staff Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of a secret taping system (tape recorder pictured) in the Oval Office.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1863 Oddly trueFour days of rioting began in New York City in response to laws passed by the U.S. Congress to draft men to fight in the American Civil War.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1794 Oddly trueThe Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria began.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1863 Oddly trueAmerican Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history.
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2017The GuardianThe cynical and dishonest denial of climate change has to end: it's time for leadershipAbsence of climate and energy policy has left Australia lagging dangerously behind, missing out on investment and fac…
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2014The GuardianHealthier living could prevent Alzheimer'sStudy suggests lifestyle changes could mean up to 200,000 fewer people in the UK having Alzheimer's by 2050
Read on The Guardian →- 1948The New York TimesCATHOLIC DAUGHTERS PLAN EUROPEAN AID
PASADENA, Calif., July 12 -- Plans for the distribution of 5,000,000 garments in an Aid-to-Europe project of the Nati…
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Firefighters in Toronto, Canada, destroyed the infrastructure of a visiting circus; police refusal to identify rioters caused widespread protest and a complete redesign of the city's police service.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1973 Oddly true
Watergate scandal: Under questioning by Senate investigators, White House deputy chief of staff Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of a secret taping system (tape recorder pictured) in the Oval Office.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Four days of rioting began in New York City in response to laws passed by the U.S. Congress to draft men to fight in the American Civil War.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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