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- Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in SpacecraftHall of Fame◆
- 1887SIGNED FOR THE LOWELL NINE.The New York Times◆
- 2023Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter and former first lady, dies aged 96The Guardian◆
- 2018Australia’s history of anti-Italian racism echoes grotesquely in rhetoric about Sudanese peopleThe Guardian◆
- 1943The Holocaust: Nazis liquidate Janowska concentration camp in Lemberg (Lviv), western Ukraine, murdering at least 6,000 Jews after a failed uprising and mass escape attempt.Wikipedia◆
- 1881A meteorite lands near the village of Grossliebenthal, southwest of Odesa, Ukraine.Wikipedia◆
- 1646The current Saint Peter's Basilica is consecrated in Rome, replacing an earlier basilica on the same site.Wikipedia◆
- 636The Rashidun Caliphate defeats the Sasanian Empire at the Battle of al-Qādisiyyah in Iraq.Wikipedia◆
- 1985The first of five summits (pictured) between Soviet general secretary Mikhail Gorbachev and U.S. president Ronald Reagan began in Geneva.Wikipedia◆
- 1933The Union of the Right, a coalition of right-wing parties, won the majority of seats in the 1933 Spanish general election, the first election in the country with suffrage extended to women.Wikipedia◆
- 1999Shenzhou 1: The People's Republic of China launches its first Shenzhou spacecraft.Wikipedia◆
- 1998Clinton–Lewinsky scandal: The United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee begins impeachment hearings into U.S. President Bill Clinton.Wikipedia◆
- 1994In the United Kingdom, the first National Lottery draw is held. A £1 ticket gave a one-in-14-million chance of correctly guessing the winning six out of 49 numbers.Wikipedia◆
- 1985Cold War: In Geneva, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev meet for the first time.Wikipedia◆
- Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in SpacecraftHall of Fame◆
- 1887SIGNED FOR THE LOWELL NINE.The New York Times◆
- 2023Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter and former first lady, dies aged 96The Guardian◆
- 2018Australia’s history of anti-Italian racism echoes grotesquely in rhetoric about Sudanese peopleThe Guardian◆
- 1943The Holocaust: Nazis liquidate Janowska concentration camp in Lemberg (Lviv), western Ukraine, murdering at least 6,000 Jews after a failed uprising and mass escape attempt.Wikipedia◆
- 1881A meteorite lands near the village of Grossliebenthal, southwest of Odesa, Ukraine.Wikipedia◆
- 1646The current Saint Peter's Basilica is consecrated in Rome, replacing an earlier basilica on the same site.Wikipedia◆
- 636The Rashidun Caliphate defeats the Sasanian Empire at the Battle of al-Qādisiyyah in Iraq.Wikipedia◆
- 1985The first of five summits (pictured) between Soviet general secretary Mikhail Gorbachev and U.S. president Ronald Reagan began in Geneva.Wikipedia◆
- 1933The Union of the Right, a coalition of right-wing parties, won the majority of seats in the 1933 Spanish general election, the first election in the country with suffrage extended to women.Wikipedia◆
- 1999Shenzhou 1: The People's Republic of China launches its first Shenzhou spacecraft.Wikipedia◆
- 1998Clinton–Lewinsky scandal: The United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee begins impeachment hearings into U.S. President Bill Clinton.Wikipedia◆
- 1994In the United Kingdom, the first National Lottery draw is held. A £1 ticket gave a one-in-14-million chance of correctly guessing the winning six out of 49 numbers.Wikipedia◆
- 1985Cold War: In Geneva, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev meet for the first time.Wikipedia◆
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1943 Oddly trueThe Holocaust: Nazis liquidate Janowska concentration camp in Lemberg (Lviv), western Ukraine, murdering at least 6,000 Jews after a failed uprising and mass escape attempt.
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1881 Oddly trueA meteorite lands near the village of Grossliebenthal, southwest of Odesa, Ukraine.
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1646 Oddly trueThe current Saint Peter's Basilica is consecrated in Rome, replacing an earlier basilica on the same site.
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636 Oddly trueThe Rashidun Caliphate defeats the Sasanian Empire at the Battle of al-Qādisiyyah in Iraq.
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1985 First everThe first of five summits (pictured) between Soviet general secretary Mikhail Gorbachev and U.S. president Ronald Reagan began in Geneva.
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2023The GuardianRosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter and former first lady, dies aged 96Carter, who was diagnosed with dementia in May, was fiercely loyal ally throughout husband’s long political career
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2018The GuardianAustralia’s history of anti-Italian racism echoes grotesquely in rhetoric about Sudanese peopleWe can understand the grief over Sisto Malaspina’s death as illustrating the potential to overcome prejudice
Read on The Guardian →- 1887The New York TimesSIGNED FOR THE LOWELL NINE.
LOWELL, Mass., Nov.18.--Barney McLaughlin, of last year's Philadelphia Baseball Club, yesterday signed with the Lowel…
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The Holocaust: Nazis liquidate Janowska concentration camp in Lemberg (Lviv), western Ukraine, murdering at least 6,000 Jews after a failed uprising and mass escape attempt.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1881 Oddly true
A meteorite lands near the village of Grossliebenthal, southwest of Odesa, Ukraine.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1646 Oddly true
The current Saint Peter's Basilica is consecrated in Rome, replacing an earlier basilica on the same site.
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1917Birth
Indira Gandhi born
Indira Gandhi was born. Former prime minister of India.
1962Birth
Jodie Foster born
Jodie Foster was born. American actress, two-time Oscar winner.
1983Birth
Adam Driver born
Adam Driver was born. American actor.
Died on this day
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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
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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1980Death
John Lennon dies
John Lennon, musician, died on this day in 1980. Assassinated in New York City. Remembered as: Co-lead vocalist and founder of The Beatles.
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.
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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21 this weekToday · 19 November
- Adam DriverAmerican actor (born 1983)Born 1983 · 43 years ago today
- Jodie FosterAmerican actress (born 1962)Born 1962 · 64 years ago today
- Indira GandhiPrime Minister of India (1966–1977; 1980–1984)Born 1917 · 109 years ago today
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BjorkIcelandic singer (born 1965)21 November · born 1965
VoltaireFrench writer and philosopher (1694–1778)21 November · born 1694
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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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