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- Local High School Dropouts Cut in HalfHall of Fame◆
- 1948Truman Studies Meat Ration But Asks Price Control FirstThe New York Times◆
- 2020Religious discrimination bill will harm patients and discriminate against doctors, AMA warnsThe Guardian◆
- 2014Slowly Rolling Camera: Slowly Rolling Camera – reviewThe Guardian◆
- 1835In the first assassination attempt against a President of the United States, Richard Lawrence attempts to shoot president Andrew Jackson, but fails and is subdued by a crowd, including several congressmen as well as Jackson himself.Wikipedia◆
- 1835Richard Lawrence became the first person to attempt to assassinate a sitting US president when he failed to kill Andrew Jackson at the US Capitol (assassination attempt pictured) and was subdued by the crowd.Wikipedia◆
- 1969The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The impromptu concert is broken up by the police.Wikipedia◆
- 1862The United States Navy launched USS Monitor (pictured), the first American ironclad warship.Wikipedia◆
- 1649King Charles I, who was defeated in both the First and the Second English Civil Wars, was beheaded for high treason in front of the Banqueting House in London.Wikipedia◆
- 1862American Civil War: The first American ironclad warship, the USS Monitor is launched.Wikipedia◆
- 1858The first Hallé concert is given in Manchester, England, marking the official founding of The Hallé orchestra as a full-time, professional orchestra.Wikipedia◆
- 1826The Menai Suspension Bridge, considered the world's first modern suspension bridge, connecting the Isle of Anglesey to the northwest coast of Wales, is opened.Wikipedia◆
- 2013The Korea Aerospace Research Institute launched Naro-1, South Korea's first carrier rocket and their first launch vehicle to achieve Earth orbit.Wikipedia◆
- 1979Varig Flight 967 disappeared shortly after takeoff from Tokyo's Narita International Airport en route to Rio de Janeiro.Wikipedia◆
- Local High School Dropouts Cut in HalfHall of Fame◆
- 1948Truman Studies Meat Ration But Asks Price Control FirstThe New York Times◆
- 2020Religious discrimination bill will harm patients and discriminate against doctors, AMA warnsThe Guardian◆
- 2014Slowly Rolling Camera: Slowly Rolling Camera – reviewThe Guardian◆
- 1835In the first assassination attempt against a President of the United States, Richard Lawrence attempts to shoot president Andrew Jackson, but fails and is subdued by a crowd, including several congressmen as well as Jackson himself.Wikipedia◆
- 1835Richard Lawrence became the first person to attempt to assassinate a sitting US president when he failed to kill Andrew Jackson at the US Capitol (assassination attempt pictured) and was subdued by the crowd.Wikipedia◆
- 1969The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The impromptu concert is broken up by the police.Wikipedia◆
- 1862The United States Navy launched USS Monitor (pictured), the first American ironclad warship.Wikipedia◆
- 1649King Charles I, who was defeated in both the First and the Second English Civil Wars, was beheaded for high treason in front of the Banqueting House in London.Wikipedia◆
- 1862American Civil War: The first American ironclad warship, the USS Monitor is launched.Wikipedia◆
- 1858The first Hallé concert is given in Manchester, England, marking the official founding of The Hallé orchestra as a full-time, professional orchestra.Wikipedia◆
- 1826The Menai Suspension Bridge, considered the world's first modern suspension bridge, connecting the Isle of Anglesey to the northwest coast of Wales, is opened.Wikipedia◆
- 2013The Korea Aerospace Research Institute launched Naro-1, South Korea's first carrier rocket and their first launch vehicle to achieve Earth orbit.Wikipedia◆
- 1979Varig Flight 967 disappeared shortly after takeoff from Tokyo's Narita International Airport en route to Rio de Janeiro.Wikipedia◆
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1835 WeirdIn the first assassination attempt against a President of the United States, Richard Lawrence attempts to shoot president Andrew Jackson, but fails and is subdued by a crowd, including several congressmen as well as Jackson himself.
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- 1835 First ever
Richard Lawrence became the first person to attempt to assassinate a sitting US president when he failed to kill Andrew Jackson at the US Capitol (assassination attempt pictured) and was subdued by the crowd.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1969 Oddly trueThe Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The impromptu concert is broken up by the police.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1862 First everThe United States Navy launched USS Monitor (pictured), the first American ironclad warship.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1649 First everKing Charles I, who was defeated in both the First and the Second English Civil Wars, was beheaded for high treason in front of the Banqueting House in London.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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2020The GuardianReligious discrimination bill will harm patients and discriminate against doctors, AMA warnsAustralian Medical Association says proposed bill undermines ‘role of the medical board and the ethical codes of the…
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2014The GuardianSlowly Rolling Camera: Slowly Rolling Camera – reviewCardiff pianist, composer and label head Dave Stapleton teams up with a fine group featuring rising vocal star Dionne…
Read on The Guardian →- 1948The New York Times · Front pageTruman Studies Meat Ration But Asks Price Control First
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In the first assassination attempt against a President of the United States, Richard Lawrence attempts to shoot president Andrew Jackson, but fails and is subdued by a crowd, including several congressmen as well as Jackson himself.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1835 First ever
Richard Lawrence became the first person to attempt to assassinate a sitting US president when he failed to kill Andrew Jackson at the US Capitol (assassination attempt pictured) and was subdued by the crowd.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The impromptu concert is broken up by the police.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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1882Birth
Franklin D. Roosevelt born
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born. 32nd US president.
1951Birth
Phil Collins born
Phil Collins was born. English musician.
1974Birth
Christian Bale born
Christian Bale was born. Welsh actor.
Died on this day
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2016Death
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.
Suicide
1962Death
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.
Accident
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.
Suicide
1890Death
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.
Assassinated
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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- Christian BaleEnglish actor (born 1974)Born 1974 · 52 years ago today
- Phil CollinsEnglish musician (born 1951)Born 1951 · 75 years ago today
- Franklin D. RooseveltPresident of the United States from 1933 to 1945Born 1882 · 144 years ago today
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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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