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- War Dims Hope for PeaceHall of Fame◆
- 1939THE EXPULSION OF RUSSIAThe New York Times◆
- 2016Inside the largest Earth science event: 'The time has never been more urgent'The Guardian◆
- 2014Australian music in 2014: the year its pop stars conquered the worldThe Guardian◆
- 687Sergius was elected pope, ending the last disputed period of sede vacante during the Byzantine Papacy.Wikipedia◆
- 1871Sixteen-year-old Ella Stewart sent the first telegraphed message from Arizona Territory.Wikipedia◆
- 1796War of the First Coalition: The French navy launched an expedition to Ireland to assist the Society of United Irishmen in a rebellion against the British.Wikipedia◆
- 1791The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified.Wikipedia◆
- 1871Sixteen-year-old telegraphist Ella Stewart keys and sends the first telegraphed message from Arizona Territory at the Deseret Telegraph Company office in Pipe Spring.Wikipedia◆
- 1869The short-lived Republic of Ezo is proclaimed in the Ezo area of Japan. It is the first attempt to establish a democracy in Japan.Wikipedia◆
- 1791The United States Bill of Rights becomes law when ratified by the Virginia General Assembly.Wikipedia◆
- 1651Castle Cornet in Guernsey, the last stronghold which had supported the King in the Third English Civil War, surrenders.Wikipedia◆
- 687Pope Sergius I is elected as a compromise between antipopes Paschal and Theodore.Wikipedia◆
- 1970The Soviet spacecraft Venera 7 touched down on the surface of Venus, making the first successful landing of a spacecraft on another planet.Wikipedia◆
- War Dims Hope for PeaceHall of Fame◆
- 1939THE EXPULSION OF RUSSIAThe New York Times◆
- 2016Inside the largest Earth science event: 'The time has never been more urgent'The Guardian◆
- 2014Australian music in 2014: the year its pop stars conquered the worldThe Guardian◆
- 687Sergius was elected pope, ending the last disputed period of sede vacante during the Byzantine Papacy.Wikipedia◆
- 1871Sixteen-year-old Ella Stewart sent the first telegraphed message from Arizona Territory.Wikipedia◆
- 1796War of the First Coalition: The French navy launched an expedition to Ireland to assist the Society of United Irishmen in a rebellion against the British.Wikipedia◆
- 1791The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified.Wikipedia◆
- 1871Sixteen-year-old telegraphist Ella Stewart keys and sends the first telegraphed message from Arizona Territory at the Deseret Telegraph Company office in Pipe Spring.Wikipedia◆
- 1869The short-lived Republic of Ezo is proclaimed in the Ezo area of Japan. It is the first attempt to establish a democracy in Japan.Wikipedia◆
- 1791The United States Bill of Rights becomes law when ratified by the Virginia General Assembly.Wikipedia◆
- 1651Castle Cornet in Guernsey, the last stronghold which had supported the King in the Third English Civil War, surrenders.Wikipedia◆
- 687Pope Sergius I is elected as a compromise between antipopes Paschal and Theodore.Wikipedia◆
- 1970The Soviet spacecraft Venera 7 touched down on the surface of Venus, making the first successful landing of a spacecraft on another planet.Wikipedia◆
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687 Oddly trueSergius was elected pope, ending the last disputed period of sede vacante during the Byzantine Papacy.
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1871 First everSixteen-year-old Ella Stewart sent the first telegraphed message from Arizona Territory.
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1796 First everWar of the First Coalition: The French navy launched an expedition to Ireland to assist the Society of United Irishmen in a rebellion against the British.
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1791 First everThe first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1871 First everSixteen-year-old telegraphist Ella Stewart keys and sends the first telegraphed message from Arizona Territory at the Deseret Telegraph Company office in Pipe Spring.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
From The Guardian Archives — On This Day
2016The GuardianInside the largest Earth science event: 'The time has never been more urgent'With Trump set to have a ‘chilling effect’ on environmental policy, 20,000 Earth and space scientists met in Californ…
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2014The GuardianAustralian music in 2014: the year its pop stars conquered the worldIggy Azalea, Sia and 5 Seconds of Summer all had major chart success in US and UK this year – but were other releases…
Read on The Guardian →- 1939The New York TimesTHE EXPULSION OF RUSSIA
For the first time in its history the League of Nations has now expelled one of its members as no longer fit to be as…
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Sergius was elected pope, ending the last disputed period of sede vacante during the Byzantine Papacy.
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Sixteen-year-old Ella Stewart sent the first telegraphed message from Arizona Territory.
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War of the First Coalition: The French navy launched an expedition to Ireland to assist the Society of United Irishmen in a rebellion against the British.
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Gustave Eiffel born
Gustave Eiffel was born. French engineer of the Eiffel Tower.
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Don Johnson born
Don Johnson was born. American actor.
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Adam Brody born
Adam Brody 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.
Suicide
2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
Suicide
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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44 BCDeath
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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1962Death
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
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22 this weekToday · 15 December
- Adam BrodyAmerican actor (born 1979)Born 1979 · 47 years ago today
- Don JohnsonAmerican actor (born 1949)Born 1949 · 77 years ago today
- Gustave EiffelFrench civil engineer (1832–1923)Born 1832 · 194 years ago today
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Krysten RitterAmerican actress (born 1981)16 December · born 1981
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Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor (born 1974)17 December · born 1974
Pope FrancisHead of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 202517 December · born 1936
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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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