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- War Dims Hope for PeaceHall of Fame◆
- 2002Korean Kidnappings: The South's WoundThe New York Times◆
- 2024Alan Jones charged with two further offences against a ninth alleged victimThe Guardian◆
- 2014Data visualisation and analysis: a one-day workshopThe Guardian◆
- 1803The Battle of Vertières, the last major battle of the Haitian Revolution, is fought, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Haiti, the first black republic in the Western Hemisphere.Wikipedia◆
- 1095The Council of Clermont begins: called by Pope Urban II, it led to the First Crusade to the Holy Land.Wikipedia◆
- 1865"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was published, becoming the first great success of American author Mark Twain.Wikipedia◆
- 1583The Siege of Godesberg, the first major siege of the Cologne War, began.Wikipedia◆
- 1210Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor, was excommunicated by Pope Innocent III after Otto commanded him to annul the Concordat of Worms.Wikipedia◆
- 1889Elisha P. Ferry is inaugurated as first governor of Washington.Wikipedia◆
- 1760The rebuilt debtors' prison, at the Castellania in Valletta, receives the first prisoners.Wikipedia◆
- 1626The new St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is consecrated.Wikipedia◆
- 1493Christopher Columbus first sights the island now known as Puerto Rico.Wikipedia◆
- 1302Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Unam sanctam, claiming spiritual supremacy for the papacy.Wikipedia◆
- War Dims Hope for PeaceHall of Fame◆
- 2002Korean Kidnappings: The South's WoundThe New York Times◆
- 2024Alan Jones charged with two further offences against a ninth alleged victimThe Guardian◆
- 2014Data visualisation and analysis: a one-day workshopThe Guardian◆
- 1803The Battle of Vertières, the last major battle of the Haitian Revolution, is fought, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Haiti, the first black republic in the Western Hemisphere.Wikipedia◆
- 1095The Council of Clermont begins: called by Pope Urban II, it led to the First Crusade to the Holy Land.Wikipedia◆
- 1865"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was published, becoming the first great success of American author Mark Twain.Wikipedia◆
- 1583The Siege of Godesberg, the first major siege of the Cologne War, began.Wikipedia◆
- 1210Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor, was excommunicated by Pope Innocent III after Otto commanded him to annul the Concordat of Worms.Wikipedia◆
- 1889Elisha P. Ferry is inaugurated as first governor of Washington.Wikipedia◆
- 1760The rebuilt debtors' prison, at the Castellania in Valletta, receives the first prisoners.Wikipedia◆
- 1626The new St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is consecrated.Wikipedia◆
- 1493Christopher Columbus first sights the island now known as Puerto Rico.Wikipedia◆
- 1302Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Unam sanctam, claiming spiritual supremacy for the papacy.Wikipedia◆
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1803 First everThe Battle of Vertières, the last major battle of the Haitian Revolution, is fought, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Haiti, the first black republic in the Western Hemisphere.
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1095 First everThe Council of Clermont begins: called by Pope Urban II, it led to the First Crusade to the Holy Land.
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1865 First ever"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was published, becoming the first great success of American author Mark Twain.
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1583 First everThe Siege of Godesberg, the first major siege of the Cologne War, began.
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1210 Oddly trueOtto IV, Holy Roman Emperor, was excommunicated by Pope Innocent III after Otto commanded him to annul the Concordat of Worms.
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2024The GuardianAlan Jones charged with two further offences against a ninth alleged victimThe former Sydney talkback radio star, who denies any misconduct, is now facing 26 charges, including indecent assaul…
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2014The GuardianData visualisation and analysis: a one-day workshopLearn to use infographics and present complex information in simple, elegant and beautiful ways.• Date: Wednesday 18…
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News from Japan about citizens kidnapped by North Korea many years ago enrages relatives of nearly 500 South Koreans…
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The Battle of Vertières, the last major battle of the Haitian Revolution, is fought, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Haiti, the first black republic in the Western Hemisphere.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1095 First ever
The Council of Clermont begins: called by Pope Urban II, it led to the First Crusade to the Holy Land.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1865 First ever
"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was published, becoming the first great success of American author Mark Twain.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Elizabeth Perkins born
Elizabeth Perkins was born. American actress.
1968Birth
Owen Wilson born
Owen Wilson was born. American actor.
1974Birth
Chloe Sevigny born
Chloe Sevigny was born. American actress.
Died on this day
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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.
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.
Assassinated
1865Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Suicide
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.
Famous birthdays
21 this weekToday · 18 November
- Chloe SevignyAmerican actress and director (born 1974)Born 1974 · 52 years ago today
- Owen WilsonAmerican actor (born 1968)Born 1968 · 58 years ago today
- Elizabeth PerkinsAmerican actress (born 1960)Born 1960 · 66 years ago today
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Joe BidenPresident of the United States from 2021 to 202520 November · born 1942
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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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