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- 1805First Barbary War: United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (The "shores of Tripoli" in the Marines' Hymn).Wikipedia◆
- 1565Cebu is established becoming the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.Wikipedia◆
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- 1509Pope Julius II places the Italian state of Venice under interdict.Wikipedia◆
- 1296First War of Scottish Independence: John Balliol's Scottish army is defeated by an English army commanded by John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey at the Battle of Dunbar.Wikipedia◆
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- 1997American spree killer Andrew Cunanan murdered Jeffrey Trail, a former friend and a Gulf War veteran, who became the first victim of Cunanan's killing spree.Wikipedia◆
- 1904Chris Watson became the first prime minister of Australia from the Australian Labor Party.Wikipedia◆
- 2011The 2011 Super Outbreak devastates parts of the Southeastern United States, especially the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee. Two hundred five tornadoes touched down on April 27 alone, killing more than 300 and injuring hundreds more.Wikipedia◆
- Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert SaysHall of Fame◆
- 2002Flush Times for Legal Vanguard in Priest LawsuitsThe New York Times◆
- 2023Mike Pence testifies to grand jury about Donald Trump and January 6The Guardian◆
- 2011Cardenio - reviewThe Guardian◆
- 1805First Barbary War: U.S. Marines engaged forces of the Barbary Coast at the Battle of Derna in Tripoli, marking the first recorded land battle by the United States on foreign soil.Wikipedia◆
- 1805First Barbary War: United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (The "shores of Tripoli" in the Marines' Hymn).Wikipedia◆
- 1565Cebu is established becoming the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.Wikipedia◆
- 1522A Spanish-Imperial army defeats French-Venetian army in the battle of Bicocca. The battle marks the end of dominance of Swiss mercenaries on the battlefield and is one of the first where firearms play a decisive role.Wikipedia◆
- 1509Pope Julius II places the Italian state of Venice under interdict.Wikipedia◆
- 1296First War of Scottish Independence: John Balliol's Scottish army is defeated by an English army commanded by John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey at the Battle of Dunbar.Wikipedia◆
- 2011During the most active day of the 2011 Super Outbreak 218 tornadoes killed 317 people across 16 U.S. states.Wikipedia◆
- 1997American spree killer Andrew Cunanan murdered Jeffrey Trail, a former friend and a Gulf War veteran, who became the first victim of Cunanan's killing spree.Wikipedia◆
- 1904Chris Watson became the first prime minister of Australia from the Australian Labor Party.Wikipedia◆
- 2011The 2011 Super Outbreak devastates parts of the Southeastern United States, especially the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee. Two hundred five tornadoes touched down on April 27 alone, killing more than 300 and injuring hundreds more.Wikipedia◆
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1805 First everFirst Barbary War: U.S. Marines engaged forces of the Barbary Coast at the Battle of Derna in Tripoli, marking the first recorded land battle by the United States on foreign soil.
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First Barbary War: United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (The "shores of Tripoli" in the Marines' Hymn).
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1565 First everCebu is established becoming the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.
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1522 First everA Spanish-Imperial army defeats French-Venetian army in the battle of Bicocca. The battle marks the end of dominance of Swiss mercenaries on the battlefield and is one of the first where firearms play a decisive role.
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1509 Oddly truePope Julius II places the Italian state of Venice under interdict.
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2023The GuardianMike Pence testifies to grand jury about Donald Trump and January 6Former vice-president’s proximity to the ex-president during the Capitol attack makes him a key witness in the crimin…
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First Barbary War: U.S. Marines engaged forces of the Barbary Coast at the Battle of Derna in Tripoli, marking the first recorded land battle by the United States on foreign soil.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1805 First ever
First Barbary War: United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (The "shores of Tripoli" in the Marines' Hymn).
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Cebu is established becoming the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.
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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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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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Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
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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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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.
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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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