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- Man Struck by Lightning Faces Battery ChargeHall of Fame◆
- 1984THE INNOVATIVE ROYAL CROWNThe New York Times◆
- 2024Ron DeSantis makes his pitch before Iowa caucuses amid faltering campaignThe Guardian◆
- 2012Eurozone's fate hangs on whether French humiliation turns to angerThe Guardian◆
- 1724Philip V (pictured), the first Bourbon king of Spain, abdicated in favour of his seventeen-year-old eldest son, who became Louis I.Wikipedia◆
- 1858Napoleon III of France escapes an assassination attempt made by Felice Orsini and his accomplices in Paris.Wikipedia◆
- 1797The Battle of Rivoli is fought with a decisive French victory by Napoleon Bonaparte, marking the beginning of the end of the War of the First Coalition and the start of French hegemony over Italy for two decades.Wikipedia◆
- 1973Elvis Presley's concert Aloha from Hawaii is broadcast live via satellite, and sets the record as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history.Wikipedia◆
- 1972Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark since 1412 and the first Danish monarch not named Frederik or Christian since 1513.Wikipedia◆
- 1953Josip Broz Tito is elected the first President of Yugoslavia.Wikipedia◆
- 1814Sweden and Denmark–Norway signed the Treaty of Kiel, whereby Frederick VI of Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden in return for the Swedish holdings in Pomerania.Wikipedia◆
- 1641Dutch–Portuguese War: The Dutch siege of Malacca against the Portuguese ended when Dutch troops seized the city's citadel (depicted).Wikipedia◆
- 1899RMS Oceanic, the largest ship afloat since SS Great Eastern, is launched.Wikipedia◆
- 1814Treaty of Kiel: Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to Charles XIII of Sweden in return for Pomerania.Wikipedia◆
- Man Struck by Lightning Faces Battery ChargeHall of Fame◆
- 1984THE INNOVATIVE ROYAL CROWNThe New York Times◆
- 2024Ron DeSantis makes his pitch before Iowa caucuses amid faltering campaignThe Guardian◆
- 2012Eurozone's fate hangs on whether French humiliation turns to angerThe Guardian◆
- 1724Philip V (pictured), the first Bourbon king of Spain, abdicated in favour of his seventeen-year-old eldest son, who became Louis I.Wikipedia◆
- 1858Napoleon III of France escapes an assassination attempt made by Felice Orsini and his accomplices in Paris.Wikipedia◆
- 1797The Battle of Rivoli is fought with a decisive French victory by Napoleon Bonaparte, marking the beginning of the end of the War of the First Coalition and the start of French hegemony over Italy for two decades.Wikipedia◆
- 1973Elvis Presley's concert Aloha from Hawaii is broadcast live via satellite, and sets the record as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history.Wikipedia◆
- 1972Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark since 1412 and the first Danish monarch not named Frederik or Christian since 1513.Wikipedia◆
- 1953Josip Broz Tito is elected the first President of Yugoslavia.Wikipedia◆
- 1814Sweden and Denmark–Norway signed the Treaty of Kiel, whereby Frederick VI of Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden in return for the Swedish holdings in Pomerania.Wikipedia◆
- 1641Dutch–Portuguese War: The Dutch siege of Malacca against the Portuguese ended when Dutch troops seized the city's citadel (depicted).Wikipedia◆
- 1899RMS Oceanic, the largest ship afloat since SS Great Eastern, is launched.Wikipedia◆
- 1814Treaty of Kiel: Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to Charles XIII of Sweden in return for Pomerania.Wikipedia◆
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1724 First everPhilip V (pictured), the first Bourbon king of Spain, abdicated in favour of his seventeen-year-old eldest son, who became Louis I.
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1858 Oddly trueNapoleon III of France escapes an assassination attempt made by Felice Orsini and his accomplices in Paris.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1797 First everThe Battle of Rivoli is fought with a decisive French victory by Napoleon Bonaparte, marking the beginning of the end of the War of the First Coalition and the start of French hegemony over Italy for two decades.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1973 Oddly trueElvis Presley's concert Aloha from Hawaii is broadcast live via satellite, and sets the record as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1972 First everQueen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark since 1412 and the first Danish monarch not named Frederik or Christian since 1513.
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2024The GuardianRon DeSantis makes his pitch before Iowa caucuses amid faltering campaignAs the Florida governor tries to get Trump votes, Republicans worry he doesn’t have what it takes to beat Joe Biden i…
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2012The GuardianEurozone's fate hangs on whether French humiliation turns to angerThe downgrading of France was meant as a warning. But as the Greek crisis enters a critical phase, and Athens looks t…
Read on The Guardian →- 1984The New York TimesTHE INNOVATIVE ROYAL CROWN
The Royal Crown Companies, the soft-drink industry's perpetual also- ran, has either been the most innovative company…
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Philip V (pictured), the first Bourbon king of Spain, abdicated in favour of his seventeen-year-old eldest son, who became Louis I.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1858 Oddly true
Napoleon III of France escapes an assassination attempt made by Felice Orsini and his accomplices in Paris.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1797 First ever
The Battle of Rivoli is fought with a decisive French victory by Napoleon Bonaparte, marking the beginning of the end of the War of the First Coalition and the start of French hegemony over Italy for two decades.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Albert Schweitzer born
Physician, philosopher and Nobel Peace laureate Albert Schweitzer was born in Alsace.
1941Birth
Faye Dunaway born
Faye Dunaway was born. American actress.
1969Birth
Dave Grohl born
Dave Grohl was born. American musician.
1990Birth
Grant Gustin born
Grant Gustin was born. American actor.
Died on this day
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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.
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
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.
Accident
2020Death
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.
Suicide
30 BCDeath
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.
Famous birthdays
23 this weekToday · 14 January
- Grant GustinAmerican actor (born 1990)Born 1990 · 36 years ago today
- Dave GrohlAmerican rock musician and songwriter (born 1969)Born 1969 · 57 years ago today
- Faye DunawayAmerican actress (born 1941)Born 1941 · 85 years ago today
- Albert SchweitzerGerman polymath (1875–1965)Born 1875 · 151 years ago today
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Dove CameronAmerican actress and singer (born 1996)15 January · born 1996
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Martin Luther King JrAmerican minister and civil rights activist (1929–1968)15 January · born 1929
Albert PujolsDominican-American baseball player (born 1980)16 January · born 1980
Lin-Manuel MirandaAmerican songwriter, actor, filmmaker and librettist (born 1980)16 January · born 1980
Kate MossEnglish model and businesswoman (born 1974)16 January · born 1974
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
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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