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- Kids Make Nutritious SnacksHall of Fame◆
- 2002Earning More, But Struggling To Own a HomeThe New York Times◆
- 2024When is the US election, what time do polls close and when will we know the results? An armchair guide for AustraliansThe Guardian◆
- 2016Mr Robot star Rami Malek to play Freddie Mercury in Queen biopicThe Guardian◆
- 1501Catherine of Aragon (later Henry VIII's first wife) meets Arthur, Prince of Wales, Henry VIII's older brother – they would later marry.Wikipedia◆
- 1890The City and South London Railway (carriage pictured), the first deep-level underground railway in the world, officially opened, running 3.2 mi (5.1 km) between the City of London and Stockwell.Wikipedia◆
- 1890City and South London Railway: London's first deep-level tube railway opens between King William Street and Stockwell.Wikipedia◆
- 1839Newport Rising: The last large-scale armed rebellion against authority in mainland Britain.Wikipedia◆
- 1783Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 36 is performed for the first time in Linz, Austria.Wikipedia◆
- 512Following Byzantine emperor Anastasius' deposition of Chalcedonian patriarchs and attempts to make Monophysite changes to liturgy, riots break out in Constantinople with a mob trying to proclaim Areobindus as emperor.Wikipedia◆
- 2008Barack Obama (pictured) became the first person of biracial or African-American descent to be elected President of the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1924In a special election in Wyoming, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman to be elected as a governor in the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1912The keel of USS Nevada was laid down, beginning construction on the United States Navy's first "super-dreadnought".Wikipedia◆
- 2008Barack Obama becomes the first person of biracial or African-American descent to be elected as President of the United States.Wikipedia◆
- Kids Make Nutritious SnacksHall of Fame◆
- 2002Earning More, But Struggling To Own a HomeThe New York Times◆
- 2024When is the US election, what time do polls close and when will we know the results? An armchair guide for AustraliansThe Guardian◆
- 2016Mr Robot star Rami Malek to play Freddie Mercury in Queen biopicThe Guardian◆
- 1501Catherine of Aragon (later Henry VIII's first wife) meets Arthur, Prince of Wales, Henry VIII's older brother – they would later marry.Wikipedia◆
- 1890The City and South London Railway (carriage pictured), the first deep-level underground railway in the world, officially opened, running 3.2 mi (5.1 km) between the City of London and Stockwell.Wikipedia◆
- 1890City and South London Railway: London's first deep-level tube railway opens between King William Street and Stockwell.Wikipedia◆
- 1839Newport Rising: The last large-scale armed rebellion against authority in mainland Britain.Wikipedia◆
- 1783Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 36 is performed for the first time in Linz, Austria.Wikipedia◆
- 512Following Byzantine emperor Anastasius' deposition of Chalcedonian patriarchs and attempts to make Monophysite changes to liturgy, riots break out in Constantinople with a mob trying to proclaim Areobindus as emperor.Wikipedia◆
- 2008Barack Obama (pictured) became the first person of biracial or African-American descent to be elected President of the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1924In a special election in Wyoming, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman to be elected as a governor in the United States.Wikipedia◆
- 1912The keel of USS Nevada was laid down, beginning construction on the United States Navy's first "super-dreadnought".Wikipedia◆
- 2008Barack Obama becomes the first person of biracial or African-American descent to be elected as President of the United States.Wikipedia◆
Today in History – 4 November
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1501 First everCatherine of Aragon (later Henry VIII's first wife) meets Arthur, Prince of Wales, Henry VIII's older brother – they would later marry.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1890 First everThe City and South London Railway (carriage pictured), the first deep-level underground railway in the world, officially opened, running 3.2 mi (5.1 km) between the City of London and Stockwell.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1890 First ever
City and South London Railway: London's first deep-level tube railway opens between King William Street and Stockwell.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1839 Oddly trueNewport Rising: The last large-scale armed rebellion against authority in mainland Britain.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1783 First everWolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 36 is performed for the first time in Linz, Austria.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
From The Guardian Archives — On This Day
2024The GuardianWhen is the US election, what time do polls close and when will we know the results? An armchair guide for AustraliansKeep up with our guide to TV coverage, live results, candidates, news, the date results will be announced and more
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2016The GuardianMr Robot star Rami Malek to play Freddie Mercury in Queen biopicThe actor – who won an Emmy for his performance as neurotic hacker Elliot Alderson in Mr Robot – will play the Queen…
Read on The Guardian →- 2002The New York Times · Front pageEarning More, But Struggling To Own a Home
Rapidly rising home prices have overwhelmed recent decline in interest rates making purchase of first home more diffi…
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Carrizozo outlook (Carrizozo, N.M.)
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“Keeps Tabs on Those Who Move People of Birmingham Cannot Escapo Bills and Rent by Old Expedient MUST REPORT All TRANSFERS Ordinance Requlree Ownen of Vsns or Othir Vehicles to Report All Moving to Police Helpful to Autho…”
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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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Battle of Oltenitza
4 November 1853 · Crimean War · Crimean War
Oltenița, Romania
Ottoman Empire
1853Crimean War
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