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When was “Riots erupted in Mombasa, Kenya, after Mwai Kibaki was declared the winner of the presidential election—the first event in a political, economic, and humanitarian crisis.” happening? Slide to your guess.
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???? First everRiots erupted in Mombasa, Kenya, after Mwai Kibaki was declared the winner of the presidential election—the first event in a political, economic, and humanitarian crisis.
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1845 First everEther anesthetic is used for childbirth for the first time by Dr. Crawford Long in Jefferson, Georgia.
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1657 First everThe Flushing Remonstrance articulates for the first time in North American history that freedom of religion is a fundamental right.
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1822Birth
Louis Pasteur born
Louis Pasteur was born. French scientist.
1948Birth
Gerard Depardieu born
Gerard Depardieu was born. French actor.
1965Birth
Salman Khan born
Salman Khan was born. Indian actor.
Died on this day
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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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44 BCDeath
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.
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1980Death
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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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.
Suicide
2014Death
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.
Famous birthdays
22 this weekToday · 27 December
- Salman KhanIndian actor and film producer (born 1965)Born 1965 · 61 years ago today
- Gerard DepardieuFrench actor (born 1948)Born 1948 · 78 years ago today
- Louis PasteurFrench chemist, pharmacist and microbiologist (1822–1895)Born 1822 · 204 years ago today
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Sienna MillerBritish actress (born 1981)28 December · born 1981
Denzel WashingtonAmerican actor (born 1954)28 December · born 1954
Stan LeeAmerican comic book writer (1922–2018)28 December · born 1922
Alison BrieAmerican actress and writer (born 1982)29 December · born 1982
Jude LawEnglish actor (born 1972)29 December · born 1972
Jon VoightAmerican actor (born 1938)29 December · born 1938
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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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