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- Lung Cancer in Women MushroomsHall of Fame◆
- 1984THEATER: MOOD IN 'OLIVER' REVIVALThe New York Times◆
- 2019Virginia Trioli to take over from Jon Faine as presenter of ABC Melbourne's morning radio showThe Guardian◆
- 2011How royal wedding photographer Hugo Burnand tackled 'gig of the century'The Guardian◆
- 1006SN 1006, the brightest supernova in recorded history, first appeared in the constellation Lupus.Wikipedia◆
- 1894A crowd of workers, unemployed due to the Panic of 1893, concluded the first significant popular protest march on Washington D.C.Wikipedia◆
- 1883New York governor Grover Cleveland signed legislation that led to the creation of Niagara Falls State Park, the United States' first state park.Wikipedia◆
- 1789George Washington (pictured) took the oath of office as the first president of the United States at Federal Hall in New York City.Wikipedia◆
- 1885Governor of New York David B. Hill signs legislation creating the Niagara Reservation, New York's first state park, ensuring that Niagara Falls will not be devoted solely to industrial and commercial use.Wikipedia◆
- 1863A 65-man French Foreign Legion infantry patrol fights a force of nearly 2,000 Mexican soldiers to nearly the last man in Hacienda Camarón, Mexico.Wikipedia◆
- 1859Charles Dickens publishes the first edition of his literary magazine, All the Year Round, containing the first installment of his best-selling classic, A Tale of Two Cities.Wikipedia◆
- 1789On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the first President of the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 2000Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun whose apparitions of Jesus inspired the Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy, was canonized by Pope John Paul II.Wikipedia◆
- 1927The Federal Industrial Institute for Women opened near Alderson, West Virginia, as the first federal prison for women in the United States.Wikipedia◆
- Lung Cancer in Women MushroomsHall of Fame◆
- 1984THEATER: MOOD IN 'OLIVER' REVIVALThe New York Times◆
- 2019Virginia Trioli to take over from Jon Faine as presenter of ABC Melbourne's morning radio showThe Guardian◆
- 2011How royal wedding photographer Hugo Burnand tackled 'gig of the century'The Guardian◆
- 1006SN 1006, the brightest supernova in recorded history, first appeared in the constellation Lupus.Wikipedia◆
- 1894A crowd of workers, unemployed due to the Panic of 1893, concluded the first significant popular protest march on Washington D.C.Wikipedia◆
- 1883New York governor Grover Cleveland signed legislation that led to the creation of Niagara Falls State Park, the United States' first state park.Wikipedia◆
- 1789George Washington (pictured) took the oath of office as the first president of the United States at Federal Hall in New York City.Wikipedia◆
- 1885Governor of New York David B. Hill signs legislation creating the Niagara Reservation, New York's first state park, ensuring that Niagara Falls will not be devoted solely to industrial and commercial use.Wikipedia◆
- 1863A 65-man French Foreign Legion infantry patrol fights a force of nearly 2,000 Mexican soldiers to nearly the last man in Hacienda Camarón, Mexico.Wikipedia◆
- 1859Charles Dickens publishes the first edition of his literary magazine, All the Year Round, containing the first installment of his best-selling classic, A Tale of Two Cities.Wikipedia◆
- 1789On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the first President of the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 2000Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun whose apparitions of Jesus inspired the Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy, was canonized by Pope John Paul II.Wikipedia◆
- 1927The Federal Industrial Institute for Women opened near Alderson, West Virginia, as the first federal prison for women in the United States.Wikipedia◆
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1006 First everSN 1006, the brightest supernova in recorded history, first appeared in the constellation Lupus.
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1894 First everA crowd of workers, unemployed due to the Panic of 1893, concluded the first significant popular protest march on Washington D.C.
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1883 First everNew York governor Grover Cleveland signed legislation that led to the creation of Niagara Falls State Park, the United States' first state park.
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1789 First everGeorge Washington (pictured) took the oath of office as the first president of the United States at Federal Hall in New York City.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1885 First everGovernor of New York David B. Hill signs legislation creating the Niagara Reservation, New York's first state park, ensuring that Niagara Falls will not be devoted solely to industrial and commercial use.
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2019The GuardianVirginia Trioli to take over from Jon Faine as presenter of ABC Melbourne's morning radio showAnnouncement the first of several big hosting decisions the ABC will soon unveil, including at Q&A and Insiders
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2011The GuardianHow royal wedding photographer Hugo Burnand tackled 'gig of the century'William and Kate 'respect where they are and still show love', says official photographer
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SN 1006, the brightest supernova in recorded history, first appeared in the constellation Lupus.
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A crowd of workers, unemployed due to the Panic of 1893, concluded the first significant popular protest march on Washington D.C.
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New York governor Grover Cleveland signed legislation that led to the creation of Niagara Falls State Park, the United States' first state park.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
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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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Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
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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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Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.
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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
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- 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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