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- Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert SaysHall of Fame◆
- 1984NEW CAST OF G.O.P. LEADERS IN SENATEThe New York Times◆
- 2013John Grant on ReykjavikThe Guardian◆
- 2011Eurozone finance ministers turn to IMF to help bailout fundThe Guardian◆
- 1890The National Diet of Japan, a bicameral legislature modelled after both the German Reichstag and the British Westminster system, first met in Tokyo.Wikipedia◆
- 1899FC Barcelona is founded by Catalan, Spanish and Englishmen. It later develops into one of Spanish and world football's most iconic and strongest teams.Wikipedia◆
- 1890The Meiji Constitution goes into effect in Japan, and the first Diet convenes.Wikipedia◆
- 1877Thomas Edison demonstrates his phonograph for the first time.Wikipedia◆
- 1777San Jose, California, is founded as Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe by José Joaquín Moraga. It is the first civilian settlement, or pueblo, in Alta California.Wikipedia◆
- 1549The papal conclave of 1549–50 begins.Wikipedia◆
- 1972Atari announced the release of Pong (screenshot pictured), one of the first video games to achieve widespread popularity in both the arcade and home-console markets.Wikipedia◆
- 1972Atari releases Pong, the first commercially successful video game.Wikipedia◆
- 1963"I Want to Hold Your Hand", recorded on October 17, 1963, is released by the Beatles in the United Kingdom.Wikipedia◆
- 1947French forces carry out a massacre at Mỹ Trạch, Vietnam during the First Indochina War.Wikipedia◆
- Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert SaysHall of Fame◆
- 1984NEW CAST OF G.O.P. LEADERS IN SENATEThe New York Times◆
- 2013John Grant on ReykjavikThe Guardian◆
- 2011Eurozone finance ministers turn to IMF to help bailout fundThe Guardian◆
- 1890The National Diet of Japan, a bicameral legislature modelled after both the German Reichstag and the British Westminster system, first met in Tokyo.Wikipedia◆
- 1899FC Barcelona is founded by Catalan, Spanish and Englishmen. It later develops into one of Spanish and world football's most iconic and strongest teams.Wikipedia◆
- 1890The Meiji Constitution goes into effect in Japan, and the first Diet convenes.Wikipedia◆
- 1877Thomas Edison demonstrates his phonograph for the first time.Wikipedia◆
- 1777San Jose, California, is founded as Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe by José Joaquín Moraga. It is the first civilian settlement, or pueblo, in Alta California.Wikipedia◆
- 1549The papal conclave of 1549–50 begins.Wikipedia◆
- 1972Atari announced the release of Pong (screenshot pictured), one of the first video games to achieve widespread popularity in both the arcade and home-console markets.Wikipedia◆
- 1972Atari releases Pong, the first commercially successful video game.Wikipedia◆
- 1963"I Want to Hold Your Hand", recorded on October 17, 1963, is released by the Beatles in the United Kingdom.Wikipedia◆
- 1947French forces carry out a massacre at Mỹ Trạch, Vietnam during the First Indochina War.Wikipedia◆
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1890 First everThe National Diet of Japan, a bicameral legislature modelled after both the German Reichstag and the British Westminster system, first met in Tokyo.
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1899 Oddly trueFC Barcelona is founded by Catalan, Spanish and Englishmen. It later develops into one of Spanish and world football's most iconic and strongest teams.
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1890 First everThe Meiji Constitution goes into effect in Japan, and the first Diet convenes.
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1877 First everThomas Edison demonstrates his phonograph for the first time.
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1777 First everSan Jose, California, is founded as Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe by José Joaquín Moraga. It is the first civilian settlement, or pueblo, in Alta California.
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2013The GuardianJohn Grant on ReykjavikThe American singer-songwriter, 45, on his adopted home’s best restaurants, coffee and hostel – and why you should th…
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2011The GuardianEurozone finance ministers turn to IMF to help bailout fundFears of the debt crisis spreading, forcing the collapse of the euro and plunging the global economy into recession
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John H. Chafee New chairman of the Republican Conference in the Senate is considered a moderate by himself as well…
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The National Diet of Japan, a bicameral legislature modelled after both the German Reichstag and the British Westminster system, first met in Tokyo.
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C.S. Lewis was born. British author of Narnia.
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Don Cheadle was born. American actor.
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Anna Faris was born. American actress.
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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.
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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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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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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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Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
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- Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor (1976–2020)Born 1976 · 50 years ago today
- Anna FarisAmerican actress (born 1976)Born 1976 · 50 years ago today
- Don CheadleAmerican actor (born 1964)Born 1964 · 62 years ago today
- C.S. LewisBritish writer, lay theologian, and scholar (1898–1963)Born 1898 · 128 years ago today
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Woody AllenAmerican filmmaker and actor (born 1935)1 December · born 1935
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International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Marks the anniversary of the 1947 UN partition resolution.
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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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