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- Hospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot DoctorsHall of Fame◆
- 1991QUESTION BOXThe New York Times◆
- 2022The Australian suburbs where more than half of properties will be uninsurable by 2030The Guardian◆
- 2017Birmingham bin workers agree to call off five-month disputeThe Guardian◆
- 1795Stanisław II Augustus (pictured), the last king of Poland, was forced to abdicate after the Third Partition of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.Wikipedia◆
- 1678Trunajaya rebellion: After a series of difficult marches, allied Mataram and Dutch troops successfully assaulted the rebel stronghold of Kediri in eastern Java.Wikipedia◆
- 1826The Greek frigate Hellas arrives in Nafplion to become the first flagship of the Hellenic Navy.Wikipedia◆
- 1795Partitions of Poland: Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of independent Poland, is forced to abdicate and is exiled to Russia.Wikipedia◆
- 2009Jeddah floods: Freak rains swamp the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during an ongoing Hajj pilgrimage. Three thousand cars are swept away and 122 people perish in the torrents, with 350 others missing.Wikipedia◆
- 1783American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City, three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris.Wikipedia◆
- 1678Trunajaya rebellion: After a long and logistically challenging march, the allied Mataram and Dutch troops successfully assault the rebel stronghold of Kediri.Wikipedia◆
- 1491The siege of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, ends with the Treaty of Granada.Wikipedia◆
- -571Servius Tullius, king of Rome, celebrates the first of his three triumphs for his victory over the Etruscans.Wikipedia◆
- 1984Band Aid, a supergroup consisting of more than 30 leading British and Irish pop musicians, recorded the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.Wikipedia◆
- Hospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot DoctorsHall of Fame◆
- 1991QUESTION BOXThe New York Times◆
- 2022The Australian suburbs where more than half of properties will be uninsurable by 2030The Guardian◆
- 2017Birmingham bin workers agree to call off five-month disputeThe Guardian◆
- 1795Stanisław II Augustus (pictured), the last king of Poland, was forced to abdicate after the Third Partition of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.Wikipedia◆
- 1678Trunajaya rebellion: After a series of difficult marches, allied Mataram and Dutch troops successfully assaulted the rebel stronghold of Kediri in eastern Java.Wikipedia◆
- 1826The Greek frigate Hellas arrives in Nafplion to become the first flagship of the Hellenic Navy.Wikipedia◆
- 1795Partitions of Poland: Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of independent Poland, is forced to abdicate and is exiled to Russia.Wikipedia◆
- 2009Jeddah floods: Freak rains swamp the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during an ongoing Hajj pilgrimage. Three thousand cars are swept away and 122 people perish in the torrents, with 350 others missing.Wikipedia◆
- 1783American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City, three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris.Wikipedia◆
- 1678Trunajaya rebellion: After a long and logistically challenging march, the allied Mataram and Dutch troops successfully assault the rebel stronghold of Kediri.Wikipedia◆
- 1491The siege of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, ends with the Treaty of Granada.Wikipedia◆
- -571Servius Tullius, king of Rome, celebrates the first of his three triumphs for his victory over the Etruscans.Wikipedia◆
- 1984Band Aid, a supergroup consisting of more than 30 leading British and Irish pop musicians, recorded the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.Wikipedia◆
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1795 Oddly trueStanisław II Augustus (pictured), the last king of Poland, was forced to abdicate after the Third Partition of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
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1678 Oddly trueTrunajaya rebellion: After a series of difficult marches, allied Mataram and Dutch troops successfully assaulted the rebel stronghold of Kediri in eastern Java.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1826 First everThe Greek frigate Hellas arrives in Nafplion to become the first flagship of the Hellenic Navy.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1795 Oddly truePartitions of Poland: Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of independent Poland, is forced to abdicate and is exiled to Russia.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2009 WeirdJeddah floods: Freak rains swamp the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during an ongoing Hajj pilgrimage. Three thousand cars are swept away and 122 people perish in the torrents, with 350 others missing.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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2022The GuardianThe Australian suburbs where more than half of properties will be uninsurable by 2030‘We’re now seeing that the system is not able to cope with climate change,’ insurance analyst says
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2017The GuardianBirmingham bin workers agree to call off five-month disputeHundreds of tonnes of rubbish piled up in city streets after strike over pay and conditions began last June
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Stanisław II Augustus (pictured), the last king of Poland, was forced to abdicate after the Third Partition of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1678 Oddly true
Trunajaya rebellion: After a series of difficult marches, allied Mataram and Dutch troops successfully assaulted the rebel stronghold of Kediri in eastern Java.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Greek frigate Hellas arrives in Nafplion to become the first flagship of the Hellenic Navy.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Xabi Alonso was born. Spanish footballer.
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Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.
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1997Death
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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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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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.
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Julius Caesar dies
Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, died on this day in 44 BC. Assassinated by Roman senators. Remembered as: Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
Famous birthdays
23 this weekToday · 25 November
- Xabi AlonsoSpanish football manager and player (born 1981)Born 1981 · 45 years ago today
- Christina ApplegateAmerican actress (born 1971)Born 1971 · 55 years ago today
- Andrew CarnegieAmerican industrialist and philanthropist (1835–1919)Born 1835 · 191 years ago today
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Rita OraBritish singer-songwriter (born 1990)26 November · born 1990
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Tina TurnerSinger-songwriter and actress (1939–2023)26 November · born 1939
Robin GivensAmerican stage, television, and film actress (born 1964)27 November · born 1964
Jimi HendrixAmerican guitarist (1942–1970)27 November · born 1942
Bruce LeeMartial artist and actor (1940–1973)27 November · born 1940
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Aims to raise global awareness of the systemic physical and psychological violence women face.
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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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