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- 1970Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes OverHall of Fame◆
- 1887BY WAY OF THE BATHTUBThe New York Times◆
- 2014Lord Rennard gets Lib Dem apology for botched disciplinary processThe Guardian◆
- 2012Olympic route network opens with some confusion but little congestionThe Guardian◆
- 1861American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Crittenden–Johnson Resolution, stating that the war is being fought to preserve the Union and not to end slavery, in the wake of the defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run.Wikipedia◆
- 1547Henry II was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral.Wikipedia◆
- 1897American author Jack London embarks on a sailing trip to take part in the Klondike's gold rush, from which he wrote his first successful stories.Wikipedia◆
- 1894The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese warship.Wikipedia◆
- 2022The Duffield Memorial (central medallion pictured) in Great Baddow, an "unusual example of Art Nouveau design in metal work", was designated a listed building by Historic England.Wikipedia◆
- 1837The first commercial use of an electrical telegraph is successfully demonstrated in London by William Cooke and Charles Wheatstone.Wikipedia◆
- 1797Horatio Nelson loses more than 300 men and his right arm during the failed conquest attempt of Tenerife (Spain).Wikipedia◆
- 1783American Revolutionary War: The war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, is ended by a preliminary peace agreement.Wikipedia◆
- 1718At the behest of Tsar Peter the Great, the construction of Kadriorg Palace, dedicated to his wife Catherine, begins in Tallinn.Wikipedia◆
- 1593Henry IV of France publicly converts from Protestantism to Roman Catholicism.Wikipedia◆
- 1970Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes OverHall of Fame◆
- 1887BY WAY OF THE BATHTUBThe New York Times◆
- 2014Lord Rennard gets Lib Dem apology for botched disciplinary processThe Guardian◆
- 2012Olympic route network opens with some confusion but little congestionThe Guardian◆
- 1861American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Crittenden–Johnson Resolution, stating that the war is being fought to preserve the Union and not to end slavery, in the wake of the defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run.Wikipedia◆
- 1547Henry II was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral.Wikipedia◆
- 1897American author Jack London embarks on a sailing trip to take part in the Klondike's gold rush, from which he wrote his first successful stories.Wikipedia◆
- 1894The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese warship.Wikipedia◆
- 2022The Duffield Memorial (central medallion pictured) in Great Baddow, an "unusual example of Art Nouveau design in metal work", was designated a listed building by Historic England.Wikipedia◆
- 1837The first commercial use of an electrical telegraph is successfully demonstrated in London by William Cooke and Charles Wheatstone.Wikipedia◆
- 1797Horatio Nelson loses more than 300 men and his right arm during the failed conquest attempt of Tenerife (Spain).Wikipedia◆
- 1783American Revolutionary War: The war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, is ended by a preliminary peace agreement.Wikipedia◆
- 1718At the behest of Tsar Peter the Great, the construction of Kadriorg Palace, dedicated to his wife Catherine, begins in Tallinn.Wikipedia◆
- 1593Henry IV of France publicly converts from Protestantism to Roman Catholicism.Wikipedia◆
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1861 First everAmerican Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Crittenden–Johnson Resolution, stating that the war is being fought to preserve the Union and not to end slavery, in the wake of the defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run.
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1547 Oddly trueHenry II was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral.
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1897 First everAmerican author Jack London embarks on a sailing trip to take part in the Klondike's gold rush, from which he wrote his first successful stories.
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1894 First everThe First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese warship.
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2022 WeirdThe Duffield Memorial (central medallion pictured) in Great Baddow, an "unusual example of Art Nouveau design in metal work", was designated a listed building by Historic England.
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2014The GuardianLord Rennard gets Lib Dem apology for botched disciplinary processLib Dems drop investigation into whether his failure to apologise for sex harassment claims brought party into disrepute
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2012The GuardianOlympic route network opens with some confusion but little congestionRoads run smoothly but problems on tube and train services renew worries about capital's ability to cope with London…
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CHICAGO, July 24.--Through what seems to have been the inexcusable negligence of Sheriff Matson, W.J. McGarigle, the…
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American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Crittenden–Johnson Resolution, stating that the war is being fought to preserve the Union and not to end slavery, in the wake of the defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1547 Oddly true
Henry II was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1897 First ever
American author Jack London embarks on a sailing trip to take part in the Klondike's gold rush, from which he wrote his first successful stories.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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- 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
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- 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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