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- British Left Waffles on Falkland IslandsHall of Fame◆
- 1887ENDED BY KILLING HIMSELF.The New York Times◆
- 2019Scott Morrison gave 'negative globalism' speeches without consulting DfatThe Guardian◆
- 2017Briton caught up in Dubai public indecency case 'happy to be home'The Guardian◆
- 1960Nedelin catastrophe: An R-16 ballistic missile explodes on the launch pad at the Soviet Union's Baikonur Cosmodrome space facility, killing over 100 people, including Field Marshal Mitrofan Nedelin.Wikipedia◆
- 1796War of the First Coalition: The Battle of Schliengen was fought between the French and Austrian armies, who both claimed victory.Wikipedia◆
- 1789The Brabant Revolution, sometimes considered to be the first expression of Belgian nationalism, began with the invasion of the Austrian Netherlands by an émigré army from the Dutch Republic.Wikipedia◆
- 1894First Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Jiuliancheng: Under the command of General Yamagata Aritomo, the Imperial Japanese Army covertly crosses the Yalu River into Qing territory and launches an assault on the fortifications at Hushan.Wikipedia◆
- 1871An estimated 17 to 22 Chinese immigrants are lynched in Los Angeles, California.Wikipedia◆
- 1861The first transcontinental telegraph line across the United States is completed.Wikipedia◆
- 1360The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War.Wikipedia◆
- 1260Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France.Wikipedia◆
- 2015Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities.Wikipedia◆
- 2004English football club Manchester United defeated rivals Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet, ending the latter's record-breaking unbeaten run.Wikipedia◆
- British Left Waffles on Falkland IslandsHall of Fame◆
- 1887ENDED BY KILLING HIMSELF.The New York Times◆
- 2019Scott Morrison gave 'negative globalism' speeches without consulting DfatThe Guardian◆
- 2017Briton caught up in Dubai public indecency case 'happy to be home'The Guardian◆
- 1960Nedelin catastrophe: An R-16 ballistic missile explodes on the launch pad at the Soviet Union's Baikonur Cosmodrome space facility, killing over 100 people, including Field Marshal Mitrofan Nedelin.Wikipedia◆
- 1796War of the First Coalition: The Battle of Schliengen was fought between the French and Austrian armies, who both claimed victory.Wikipedia◆
- 1789The Brabant Revolution, sometimes considered to be the first expression of Belgian nationalism, began with the invasion of the Austrian Netherlands by an émigré army from the Dutch Republic.Wikipedia◆
- 1894First Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Jiuliancheng: Under the command of General Yamagata Aritomo, the Imperial Japanese Army covertly crosses the Yalu River into Qing territory and launches an assault on the fortifications at Hushan.Wikipedia◆
- 1871An estimated 17 to 22 Chinese immigrants are lynched in Los Angeles, California.Wikipedia◆
- 1861The first transcontinental telegraph line across the United States is completed.Wikipedia◆
- 1360The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War.Wikipedia◆
- 1260Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France.Wikipedia◆
- 2015Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities.Wikipedia◆
- 2004English football club Manchester United defeated rivals Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet, ending the latter's record-breaking unbeaten run.Wikipedia◆
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1960 Oddly trueNedelin catastrophe: An R-16 ballistic missile explodes on the launch pad at the Soviet Union's Baikonur Cosmodrome space facility, killing over 100 people, including Field Marshal Mitrofan Nedelin.
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1796 First everWar of the First Coalition: The Battle of Schliengen was fought between the French and Austrian armies, who both claimed victory.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1789 First everThe Brabant Revolution, sometimes considered to be the first expression of Belgian nationalism, began with the invasion of the Austrian Netherlands by an émigré army from the Dutch Republic.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1894 First everFirst Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Jiuliancheng: Under the command of General Yamagata Aritomo, the Imperial Japanese Army covertly crosses the Yalu River into Qing territory and launches an assault on the fortifications at Hushan.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1871 Oddly trueAn estimated 17 to 22 Chinese immigrants are lynched in Los Angeles, California.
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2019The GuardianScott Morrison gave 'negative globalism' speeches without consulting DfatMarise Payne and Simon Birmingham saw speeches before they were given but Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade did…
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2017The GuardianBriton caught up in Dubai public indecency case 'happy to be home'Jamie Harron, 27, from Stirling, arrived at Glasgow after being exonerated by Sheikh Mohammed, the UAE prime minister
Read on The Guardian →- 1887The New York Times · Front pageENDED BY KILLING HIMSELF.
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 23.--The tragedy at Maxwell, Story County, last night, has plunged that community into the dee…
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Nedelin catastrophe: An R-16 ballistic missile explodes on the launch pad at the Soviet Union's Baikonur Cosmodrome space facility, killing over 100 people, including Field Marshal Mitrofan Nedelin.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1796 First ever
War of the First Coalition: The Battle of Schliengen was fought between the French and Austrian armies, who both claimed victory.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Brabant Revolution, sometimes considered to be the first expression of Belgian nationalism, began with the invasion of the Austrian Netherlands by an émigré army from the Dutch Republic.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Kevin Kline was born. American actor, Oscar winner for A Fish Called Wanda.
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Drake was born. Canadian rapper and singer.
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Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
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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.
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2012Death
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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1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
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Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
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- DDrakeBorn 1986Born 1986 · 40 years ago today
- Kevin KlineAmerican actor (born 1947)Born 1947 · 79 years ago today
- Bob KaneAmerican comic book artist (1915–1998)Born 1915 · 111 years ago today
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CiaraAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1985)25 October · born 1985
Katy PerryAmerican singer (born 1984)25 October · born 1984
Elvis PresleyAmerican singer and actor (1935–1977)25 October · born 1935
Pablo PicassoSpanish painter and sculptor (1881–1973)25 October · born 1881
Seth MacFarlaneAmerican actor, animator, filmmaker, and singer (born 1973)26 October · born 1973
Keith UrbanAustralian and American musician (born 1967)26 October · born 1967
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- 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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