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- 1922Corpse Spoils Wake; Refuses to Stay DeadModesto Morning Herald◆
- 1948WHEAT ADVANCES AS CORN RECEDESThe New York Times◆
- 2024Seventy-five infected as cases rise in US E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’sThe Guardian◆
- 2021Survivors or intruders? Rats found on Lord Howe Island despite 22,000 traps and 40 tonnes of bait The Guardian◆
- 1616Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog left a plate on an island in Shark Bay, the oldest-known artefact of European exploration in Australia still in existence.Wikipedia◆
- 1868The Uspenski Cathedral, designed by Aleksey Gornostayev, is inaugurated in Helsinki, Finland.Wikipedia◆
- 1822Greek War of Independence: The First Siege of Missolonghi begins.Wikipedia◆
- 1812War of 1812: The American frigate, USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur, captures the British frigate HMS Macedonian.Wikipedia◆
- 1924The Daily Mail published the Zinoviev letter, a hoax purported to be a directive from Moscow to increase communist agitation.Wikipedia◆
- 1616Dutch sea-captain Dirk Hartog makes the second recorded landfall by a European on Australian soil, at the later-named Dirk Hartog Island off the West Australian coast.Wikipedia◆
- 2010Mount Merapi in Central Java, Indonesia, began an increasingly violent series of eruptions that lasted over a month.Wikipedia◆
- 1944Heinrich Himmler ordered a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a nonconformist youth group that assisted army deserters and others hiding from the Nazis.Wikipedia◆
- 1944World War II: Heinrich Himmler orders a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a loosely organized youth culture in Nazi Germany that had assisted army deserters and others to hide from the Third Reich.Wikipedia◆
- 1940Benjamin O. Davis Sr. is named the first African American general in the United States Army.Wikipedia◆
- 1922Corpse Spoils Wake; Refuses to Stay DeadModesto Morning Herald◆
- 1948WHEAT ADVANCES AS CORN RECEDESThe New York Times◆
- 2024Seventy-five infected as cases rise in US E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’sThe Guardian◆
- 2021Survivors or intruders? Rats found on Lord Howe Island despite 22,000 traps and 40 tonnes of bait The Guardian◆
- 1616Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog left a plate on an island in Shark Bay, the oldest-known artefact of European exploration in Australia still in existence.Wikipedia◆
- 1868The Uspenski Cathedral, designed by Aleksey Gornostayev, is inaugurated in Helsinki, Finland.Wikipedia◆
- 1822Greek War of Independence: The First Siege of Missolonghi begins.Wikipedia◆
- 1812War of 1812: The American frigate, USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur, captures the British frigate HMS Macedonian.Wikipedia◆
- 1924The Daily Mail published the Zinoviev letter, a hoax purported to be a directive from Moscow to increase communist agitation.Wikipedia◆
- 1616Dutch sea-captain Dirk Hartog makes the second recorded landfall by a European on Australian soil, at the later-named Dirk Hartog Island off the West Australian coast.Wikipedia◆
- 2010Mount Merapi in Central Java, Indonesia, began an increasingly violent series of eruptions that lasted over a month.Wikipedia◆
- 1944Heinrich Himmler ordered a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a nonconformist youth group that assisted army deserters and others hiding from the Nazis.Wikipedia◆
- 1944World War II: Heinrich Himmler orders a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a loosely organized youth culture in Nazi Germany that had assisted army deserters and others to hide from the Third Reich.Wikipedia◆
- 1940Benjamin O. Davis Sr. is named the first African American general in the United States Army.Wikipedia◆
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1616 Oddly trueDutch explorer Dirk Hartog left a plate on an island in Shark Bay, the oldest-known artefact of European exploration in Australia still in existence.
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1868 Oddly trueThe Uspenski Cathedral, designed by Aleksey Gornostayev, is inaugurated in Helsinki, Finland.
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1822 First everGreek War of Independence: The First Siege of Missolonghi begins.
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1812 Oddly trueWar of 1812: The American frigate, USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur, captures the British frigate HMS Macedonian.
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1924 WeirdThe Daily Mail published the Zinoviev letter, a hoax purported to be a directive from Moscow to increase communist agitation.
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2024The GuardianSeventy-five infected as cases rise in US E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’sUpdate by Food and Drug Administration signals escalation in food poisoning outbreak affecting US west and midwest
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2021The GuardianSurvivors or intruders? Rats found on Lord Howe Island despite 22,000 traps and 40 tonnes of baitAbout 100 rats have been discovered since a $17m eradication program on the world heritage-listed island but experts…
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CHICAGO, Oct. 24 -- Wheat and corn parted company last week on the Board of Trade. December wheat was strong and sold…
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Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog left a plate on an island in Shark Bay, the oldest-known artefact of European exploration in Australia still in existence.
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- 1868 Oddly true
The Uspenski Cathedral, designed by Aleksey Gornostayev, is inaugurated in Helsinki, Finland.
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Greek War of Independence: The First Siege of Missolonghi begins.
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Pablo Picasso was born. Spanish painter, co-founder of Cubism.
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Katy Perry was born. American pop singer known for Firework.
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Ciara was born. American singer.
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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.
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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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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.
Suicide
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Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
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Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
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22 this weekToday · 25 October
- CiaraAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1985)Born 1985 · 41 years ago today
- Katy PerryAmerican singer (born 1984)Born 1984 · 42 years ago today
- Elvis PresleyAmerican singer and actor (1935–1977)Born 1935 · 91 years ago today
- Pablo PicassoSpanish painter and sculptor (1881–1973)Born 1881 · 145 years ago today
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Hillary ClintonAmerican politician and diplomat (born 1947)26 October · born 1947
Kelly OsbourneEnglish television personality (born 1984)27 October · born 1984
John CleeseEnglish comedian and actor (born 1939)27 October · born 1939
Theodore RooseveltPresident of the United States from 1901 to 190927 October · born 1858
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- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
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- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
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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
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- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
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- 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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