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- Include Your Children When Baking CookiesHall of Fame◆
- 2024Ukraine war briefing: ‘Drone sanctions’ burn Russian oil reservesThe Guardian◆
- 2012Tory treasurer 'should resign' after arranging House of Lords dinnerThe Guardian◆
- 1859First ascent of Aletschhorn, second summit of the Bernese Alps.Wikipedia◆
- 1815Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo results in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, forcing Napoleon to abdicate the throne of France for the second and last time.Wikipedia◆
- 1633Charles I is crowned King of Scots at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.Wikipedia◆
- 1265A draft Byzantine–Venetian treaty is concluded between Venetian envoys and Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos, but is not ratified by Doge Reniero Zeno.Wikipedia◆
- 1264The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature.Wikipedia◆
- 1155Pope Adrian IV crowns Frederick Barbarossa as Holy Roman Emperor.Wikipedia◆
- 1983Aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman and third one overall in space.Wikipedia◆
- 1981The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft to be designed around stealth technology, made its maiden flight.Wikipedia◆
- 2006The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1, is launched.Wikipedia◆
- 1994The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup.Wikipedia◆
- Include Your Children When Baking CookiesHall of Fame◆
- 2024Ukraine war briefing: ‘Drone sanctions’ burn Russian oil reservesThe Guardian◆
- 2012Tory treasurer 'should resign' after arranging House of Lords dinnerThe Guardian◆
- 1859First ascent of Aletschhorn, second summit of the Bernese Alps.Wikipedia◆
- 1815Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo results in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, forcing Napoleon to abdicate the throne of France for the second and last time.Wikipedia◆
- 1633Charles I is crowned King of Scots at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.Wikipedia◆
- 1265A draft Byzantine–Venetian treaty is concluded between Venetian envoys and Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos, but is not ratified by Doge Reniero Zeno.Wikipedia◆
- 1264The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature.Wikipedia◆
- 1155Pope Adrian IV crowns Frederick Barbarossa as Holy Roman Emperor.Wikipedia◆
- 1983Aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman and third one overall in space.Wikipedia◆
- 1981The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft to be designed around stealth technology, made its maiden flight.Wikipedia◆
- 2006The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1, is launched.Wikipedia◆
- 1994The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup.Wikipedia◆
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1859 First everFirst ascent of Aletschhorn, second summit of the Bernese Alps.
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1815 Oddly trueNapoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo results in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, forcing Napoleon to abdicate the throne of France for the second and last time.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1633 Oddly trueCharles I is crowned King of Scots at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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1265 Oddly trueA draft Byzantine–Venetian treaty is concluded between Venetian envoys and Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos, but is not ratified by Doge Reniero Zeno.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1264 First everThe Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature.
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2024The GuardianUkraine war briefing: ‘Drone sanctions’ burn Russian oil reservesSouth Korea says 10,000 containers carry suspected North Korean arms for Russia; claim that Russians beheaded capture…
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2012The GuardianTory treasurer 'should resign' after arranging House of Lords dinnerLord Fink, David Cameron's chief fundraiser, comes under pressure after sponsoring £6,000 dinner for AmEx holders
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First ascent of Aletschhorn, second summit of the Bernese Alps.
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Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo results in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, forcing Napoleon to abdicate the throne of France for the second and last time.
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Charles I is crowned King of Scots at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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Paul McCartney born
Paul McCartney, musician, was born on this day in 1942. Co-lead vocalist and bassist for The Beatles.
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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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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.
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.
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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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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
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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