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Bataafs nobleman Gaius Julius Civilis proclaimed Emperor of Syria
Bataafs nobleman Gaius Julius Civilis proclaimed Emperor of Syria
70
Titus sets up battering rams to assault the walls of Jerusalem
Titus sets up battering rams to assault the walls of Jerusalem
649
Pope Martinus I elected to succeed Theodore I
Pope Martinus I elected to succeed Theodore I
1097
1st Crusaders defeat Sultan Kilidj Arslan of Nicea
1st Crusaders defeat Sultan Kilidj Arslan of Nicea
1200
In China, sunglasses are invented
In China, sunglasses are invented
1233
Earl Otto II van Gelre grants Arnhem state justice
Earl Otto II van Gelre grants Arnhem state justice
1253
Battle at Westkapelle-Floris the Guardian beats Gwijde van Dampierre
Battle at Westkapelle-Floris the Guardian beats Gwijde van Dampierre
1347
Engagement of Count Louis of Male to Margaretha to Daughter of Jan III
Engagement of Count Louis of Male to Margaretha to Daughter of Jan III
1390
French and Genuese armada sails out against barbarian pirates
French and Genuese armada sails out against barbarian pirates
1517
1st burning of Protestants at stake in the Netherlands
1st burning of Protestants at stake in the Netherlands
1517
Inquisitor Adrian Boeyens (pope Adrianus VI) becomes Cardinal
Inquisitor Adrian Boeyens (pope Adrianus VI) becomes Cardinal
1535
Sir Thomas More goes on trial in England charged with treason
Sir Thomas More goes on trial in England charged with treason
1543
England and Scotland sign Peace treaty of Greenwich
England and Scotland sign Peace treaty of Greenwich
1569
Latvia Parliament accept Union of Lublin, incorporate into Poland
Latvia Parliament accept Union of Lublin, incorporate into Poland
1656
1st Quakers (Mary Fisher / Ann Austin) arrives in Boston (arrested)
1st Quakers (Mary Fisher / Ann Austin) arrives in Boston (arrested)
1674
Spain, France and Netherlands form Triple Alliance
Spain, France and Netherlands form Triple Alliance
1689
Matsuo Basho, zen poet, leaves for 150 days journey on Honshu Japan
Matsuo Basho, zen poet, leaves for 150 days journey on Honshu Japan
1690
Battle of Colors: French beats Spanish / Dutch army
Battle of Colors: French beats Spanish / Dutch army
1747
Battle at Lafeld: France beat English / Dutch army
Battle at Lafeld: France beat English / Dutch army
1776
1st vote on Declaration of Independence
1st vote on Declaration of Independence
1795
John Rutledge becomes 2nd chief justice of Supreme Court
John Rutledge becomes 2nd chief justice of Supreme Court
1810
Louis Napoleon resigns as King of the Netherlands
Louis Napoleon resigns as King of the Netherlands
1823
9th Postmaster General: John McLean of Ohio takes office
9th Postmaster General: John McLean of Ohio takes office
1823
United Provinces of Central America gain independence from Mexico
United Provinces of Central America gain independence from Mexico
1831
Admiral James C Ross reaches magnetic North Pole
Admiral James C Ross reaches magnetic North Pole
1850
At least 626 ships lie at anchor around SF Bay
At least 626 ships lie at anchor around SF Bay
1859
1st intercollegiate baseball game, Amherst beats Williams 66-32
1st intercollegiate baseball game, Amherst beats Williams 66-32
1859
Balloon covers a record 809 miles over St. Louis
Balloon covers a record 809 miles over St. Louis
1861
1st public schoolhouse opens at Washington and Mason St, San Francisco
1st public schoolhouse opens at Washington and Mason St, San Francisco
1861
War Department decrees the KA and TN are to be canvassed for volunteers
War Department decrees the KA and TN are to be canvassed for volunteers
1862
Battle at Booneville Mississippi: Confederate superior power driven out
Battle at Booneville Mississippi: Confederate superior power driven out
1862
Congress outlaws polygamy (1st time); bad news for Utah
Congress outlaws polygamy (1st time); bad news for Utah
1862
Emperor Alexander II grants Jews right to publish books
Emperor Alexander II grants Jews right to publish books
1862
Internal Revenue Law imposes 1st federal taxes on inheritance, tobacco and on incomes over $600 (progressive rate)
Internal Revenue Law imposes 1st federal taxes on inheritance, tobacco and on incomes over $600 (progressive rate)
1862
Lincoln appoints Isaac Newton Secretary of Agriculture
Lincoln appoints Isaac Newton Secretary of Agriculture
1863
Slavery abolished in Suriname and Netherlands Antilles
Slavery abolished in Suriname and Netherlands Antilles
1869
Dutch newspaper stamp tax repealed
Dutch newspaper stamp tax repealed
1869
US mint at Carson City, Nevada opens
US mint at Carson City, Nevada opens
1870
James W Smith of SC is 1st black to enter West Point
James W Smith of SC is 1st black to enter West Point
1871
The decimal currency system is made uniform in Canada
The decimal currency system is made uniform in Canada
1873
Henry Flipper of Georgia is 2nd black to enter West Point
Henry Flipper of Georgia is 2nd black to enter West Point
1873
Prince Edward Island becomes 7th Canadian province
Prince Edward Island becomes 7th Canadian province
1874
1st Chamber accept law against child labor
1st Chamber accept law against child labor
1874
1st US kidnapping for ransom, 4-year-old Charles Ross, $20,000
1st US kidnapping for ransom, 4-year-old Charles Ross, $20,000
1874
1st US zoo opens (Philadelphia)
1st US zoo opens (Philadelphia)
1875
Universal Postal Union established
Universal Postal Union established
1877
1st edition of "Amsterdammer" published
1st edition of "Amsterdammer" published
1878
Treaty of Berlin divide Africa up for colonization
Treaty of Berlin divide Africa up for colonization
1879
Ex-khedive Ismael Pasha sails from Alexandria to Naples
Ex-khedive Ismael Pasha sails from Alexandria to Naples
1881
1st international telephone conversation, Calais, ME-St Stephen, NB
1st international telephone conversation, Calais, ME-St Stephen, NB
1881
US Assay Office in St. Louis, Missouri opens
US Assay Office in St. Louis, Missouri opens
1883
ANWB forms in Utrecht
ANWB forms in Utrecht
1889
Frederick Douglass named Minister to Haiti
Frederick Douglass named Minister to Haiti
1889
US mint at Carson City, Nevada reopens
US mint at Carson City, Nevada reopens
1890
Great-Britain and Germany sign Zanzibar-Helgoland Treaty
Great-Britain and Germany sign Zanzibar-Helgoland Treaty
1893
San Francisco Bay City Club opens 1st US bicycle race track, made of wood
San Francisco Bay City Club opens 1st US bicycle race track, made of wood
1896
Harbor of Ymuiden opens
Harbor of Ymuiden opens
1896
Wilfrid Laurel sworn in as 1st French speaking Premier
Wilfrid Laurel sworn in as 1st French speaking Premier
1897
Bronx acquires Hutton Square
Bronx acquires Hutton Square
1898
Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charge up San Juan Hill
Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charge up San Juan Hill
1899
Gideon Society established to place bibles in hotels
Gideon Society established to place bibles in hotels
1899
San Francisco City Hall turned over to city, after 29 years of building
San Francisco City Hall turned over to city, after 29 years of building
1902
Ranji (230) and Newham (153) add 344 for 7th wkt, Sussex vs. Essex
Ranji (230) and Newham (153) add 344 for 7th wkt, Sussex vs. Essex
1902
Start of Sherlock Holmes "Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" (BG)
Start of Sherlock Holmes "Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" (BG)
1903
1st Tour de France bicycle race begins
1st Tour de France bicycle race begins
1910
Union of South Africa becomes a dominion
Union of South Africa becomes a dominion
1910
White Sox Park (Comiskey Park) opens with 2-0 loss to Browns
White Sox Park (Comiskey Park) opens with 2-0 loss to Browns
1911
German boat Panther nears for Agadir Morocco
German boat Panther nears for Agadir Morocco
1913
Serbia and Greece declare war on Bulgaria
Serbia and Greece declare war on Bulgaria
1915
Australia begins Commonwealth Lighthouse Service
Australia begins Commonwealth Lighthouse Service
1915
Australian Survey Corps becomes part of Military Forces
Australian Survey Corps becomes part of Military Forces
1916
Battle on the Somme: British 4th Army walks to German lines
Battle on the Somme: British 4th Army walks to German lines
1916
British court martial (Easter uprising)
British court martial (Easter uprising)
1916
Coca-Cola brings current coke formula to the market
Coca-Cola brings current coke formula to the market
1916
Honus Wagner, 42, is oldest to hit an inside-the-park HR
Honus Wagner, 42, is oldest to hit an inside-the-park HR
1917
257cm-mirror for Mount Wilson Observatory mounted
257cm-mirror for Mount Wilson Observatory mounted
1917
Race riots in East St. Louis Illinois (40 to 200 reported killed)
Race riots in East St. Louis Illinois (40 to 200 reported killed)
1917
Reds Fred Toney pitches completes doubleheader victories over Pirates
Reds Fred Toney pitches completes doubleheader victories over Pirates
1917
Robins (Dodgers) play their 1st Sunday game in Brooklyn
Robins (Dodgers) play their 1st Sunday game in Brooklyn
1919
1st class postage drops from 3 cents to 2 cents
1st class postage drops from 3 cents to 2 cents
1919
Scheveningen soccer team forms in Scheveningen
Scheveningen soccer team forms in Scheveningen
1920
Washingston Senator Walter Johnson no-hits Boston Red Sox, 1-0
Washingston Senator Walter Johnson no-hits Boston Red Sox, 1-0
1923
1st permanent radio network-AT&T (WEAF New York and WMAF Massachusetts)
1st permanent radio network-AT&T (WEAF New York and WMAF Massachusetts)
1924
Light Brigade forms
Light Brigade forms
1924
Through regular transcontinental airmail service forms, NYC-SF
Through regular transcontinental airmail service forms, NYC-SF
1925
New York Giant Hack Wilson hits 2 HRs in 3rd inning beating Phillies, 16-7
New York Giant Hack Wilson hits 2 HRs in 3rd inning beating Phillies, 16-7
1925
SDAP wins 4 chairs in Second-Parliamentary election
SDAP wins 4 chairs in Second-Parliamentary election
1925
Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs created in the UK
Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs created in the UK
1926
Canada restores gold standard
Canada restores gold standard
1929
US cartoonist Elzie Segar creates "Popeye"
US cartoonist Elzie Segar creates "Popeye"
1929
US Immigration law of 1924 in effect
US Immigration law of 1924 in effect
1930
Great-Britain signs accord for Independence of Iraq
Great-Britain signs accord for Independence of Iraq
1931
Cleveland Municipal Stadium is completed
Cleveland Municipal Stadium is completed
1931
Ice vending machines introduced in LA 25 lbs, 15 cents
Ice vending machines introduced in LA 25 lbs, 15 cents
1931
Phillies Chuck Klein hits for cycle vs. Chicago Cubs
Phillies Chuck Klein hits for cycle vs. Chicago Cubs
1931
Trans African Railway in use (Benguela, Angola-Jadotville, Congo)
Trans African Railway in use (Benguela, Angola-Jadotville, Congo)
1932
45th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Helen Moody beats Helen Jacobs (63 61)
45th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Helen Moody beats Helen Jacobs (63 61)
1932
New York Gov FDR nominated for President at Democratic Convention in Chicago
New York Gov FDR nominated for President at Democratic Convention in Chicago
1932
New York newspaper Evening Standard goes bankrupt
New York newspaper Evening Standard goes bankrupt
1934
1st x-ray photo of entire body, Rochester, New York
1st x-ray photo of entire body, Rochester, New York
1935
General Neth Persbureau (ANP) forms in Amsterdam
General Neth Persbureau (ANP) forms in Amsterdam
1936
AVRO radio broadcast studios in Hilversum opens
AVRO radio broadcast studios in Hilversum opens
1936
Watchfulness Committee forms in Amsterdam
Watchfulness Committee forms in Amsterdam
1937
Britian begins using an emergency phone number (999)
Britian begins using an emergency phone number (999)
1937
Spanish bishops support Franco and fascists
Spanish bishops support Franco and fascists
1938
58th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Don Budge beats Henry Austin (61 60 63)
58th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Don Budge beats Henry Austin (61 60 63)
1940
Australia refuses entry to Dutch Jewish refugees
Australia refuses entry to Dutch Jewish refugees
1941
1st coml TV licenses granted-W2XBS-WNBT (NBC) and WCBW (CBS), New York City
1st coml TV licenses granted-W2XBS-WNBT (NBC) and WCBW (CBS), New York City
1941
Bulova Watch Co pays $9 for 1st ever network TV commercial
Bulova Watch Co pays $9 for 1st ever network TV commercial
1941
WCBW (now WCBS) TV channel 2 in NY, New York (CBS) begins broadcasting
WCBW (now WCBS) TV channel 2 in NY, New York (CBS) begins broadcasting
1941
WNBT TV (W2XBS, Now WNBC) channel 4 in NYC (NBC) begins broadcasting
WNBT TV (W2XBS, Now WNBC) channel 4 in NYC (NBC) begins broadcasting
1942
German troops conquer Sebastopol
German troops conquer Sebastopol
1943
"Pay-as-you-go" - 1st withholding tax from paychecks
"Pay-as-you-go" - 1st withholding tax from paychecks
1944
2500+ killed in London / SE England by German flying bombs
2500+ killed in London / SE England by German flying bombs
1944
Bretton Woods Conference starts, establishing IMF andWorld Bank
Bretton Woods Conference starts, establishing IMF andWorld Bank
1944
Earl Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to Colonel
Earl Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to Colonel
1944
General Eisenhower visits front in Normandy
General Eisenhower visits front in Normandy
1944
Von Rundstedt against Keitel: "Signs peace, idiots!"
Von Rundstedt against Keitel: "Signs peace, idiots!"
1945
1st of the superstars returns from the WWII, Hank Greenberg homers
1st of the superstars returns from the WWII, Hank Greenberg homers
1945
55th Postmaster General: Robert E Hannegan of Mo takes office
55th Postmaster General: Robert E Hannegan of Mo takes office
1945
Allies troop land on Balikpapan
Allies troop land on Balikpapan
1946
Rajah cedes Sarawak to British crown
Rajah cedes Sarawak to British crown
1946
US drops atom bomb on Bikini atoll (4th atomic explosion)
US drops atom bomb on Bikini atoll (4th atomic explosion)
1947
192m long passenger ship Willem Ruys (Achille Lauro) launched
192m long passenger ship Willem Ruys (Achille Lauro) launched
1947
British Dominion Affairs office becomes Commonwealth Relations office
British Dominion Affairs office becomes Commonwealth Relations office
1948
Bradman scores 128 Australia vs. Surrey, 141 mins, 15 fours
Bradman scores 128 Australia vs. Surrey, 141 mins, 15 fours
1949
63rd Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Ted Schroeder beat Drobny (36 60 63 46 64)
63rd Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Ted Schroeder beat Drobny (36 60 63 46 64)
1949
WBRC TV channel 6 in Birmingham, AL (ABC) begins broadcasting
WBRC TV channel 6 in Birmingham, AL (ABC) begins broadcasting
1949
WCCO TV channel 4 in Minneapolis-St Paul, MN (CBS) begins broadcasting
WCCO TV channel 4 in Minneapolis-St Paul, MN (CBS) begins broadcasting
1950
"Lost in the Stars" closes at Music Box Theater NYC after 281 performances
"Lost in the Stars" closes at Music Box Theater NYC after 281 performances
1950
1st 407 US soldiers flown to South Korea
1st 407 US soldiers flown to South Korea
1950
WHBF TV channel 4 in Rock Island, IL (CBS) begins broadcasting
WHBF TV channel 4 in Rock Island, IL (CBS) begins broadcasting
1951
Beverly Hanson wins LPGA Eastern Golf Open
Beverly Hanson wins LPGA Eastern Golf Open
1951
Cleveland Indian Bob Feller, 3rd no-hitter beats Detroit Tigers, 2-1
Cleveland Indian Bob Feller, 3rd no-hitter beats Detroit Tigers, 2-1
1953
KLAS TV channel 8 in Las Vegas, NV (CBS) begins broadcasting
KLAS TV channel 8 in Las Vegas, NV (CBS) begins broadcasting
1953
KTVH (now KWCH) TV channel 12 in Hutchinson-Wichita, KS (CBS) begins
KTVH (now KWCH) TV channel 12 in Hutchinson-Wichita, KS (CBS) begins
1954
WDBO (now WCPX) TV channel 6 in Orlando, Florida (CBS) begins broadcasting
WDBO (now WCPX) TV channel 6 in Orlando, Florida (CBS) begins broadcasting
1955
69th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Tony Trabert beats Kurt Nielsen (63 75 61)
69th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Tony Trabert beats Kurt Nielsen (63 75 61)
1955
KOTA TV channel 3 in Rapid City, SD (ABC / NBC) begins broadcasting
KOTA TV channel 3 in Rapid City, SD (ABC / NBC) begins broadcasting
1956
Beverly Hanson wins LPGA Western Golf Open
Beverly Hanson wins LPGA Western Golf Open
1956
Elvis Presley wearing a tuxedo appears on Steve Allen Show
Elvis Presley wearing a tuxedo appears on Steve Allen Show
1956
Ibrahim Hashiroe succeeds Said el-Moefti as Premier of Jordan
Ibrahim Hashiroe succeeds Said el-Moefti as Premier of Jordan
1957
International Geophysical Year begins (until Dec 31, 1958)
International Geophysical Year begins (until Dec 31, 1958)
1957
WRLP TV channel 32 in Greenfield / Keene / Brat, MA (IND) 1st broadcast
WRLP TV channel 32 in Greenfield / Keene / Brat, MA (IND) 1st broadcast
1959
Israeli Knesset agrees to weapon sales to West-Germany
Israeli Knesset agrees to weapon sales to West-Germany
1959
World Refugee Year begins
World Refugee Year begins
1959
WVTV TV channel 18 in Milwaukee, WI (IND) begins broadcasting
WVTV TV channel 18 in Milwaukee, WI (IND) begins broadcasting
1960
British Somaliland becomes Somalia
British Somaliland becomes Somalia
1960
Fidel Castro nationalizes Esso, Shell and Texaco in Cuba
Fidel Castro nationalizes Esso, Shell and Texaco in Cuba
1960
Ghana becomes a Republic
Ghana becomes a Republic
1960
Italian Somaliland gains independence, unites with Somali Republic
Italian Somaliland gains independence, unites with Somali Republic
1960
No passports needed inside Benelux
No passports needed inside Benelux
1960
USSR shoots down US RB-47 reconnaissance plane
USSR shoots down US RB-47 reconnaissance plane
1961
Haleakala National Park forms in Hawaii
Haleakala National Park forms in Hawaii
1961
KNDU TV channel 25 in Richland-Pasco-Kennew, WA (NBC) 1st broadcast
KNDU TV channel 25 in Richland-Pasco-Kennew, WA (NBC) 1st broadcast
1962
Algeria votes for independence
Algeria votes for independence
1962
Burundi and Rwanda gain independence from Belgium (National Days)
Burundi and Rwanda gain independence from Belgium (National Days)
1963
President Kennedy arrives in Rome
President Kennedy arrives in Rome
1963
US postal service institutes (Zone Improvement Plan) zip code
US postal service institutes (Zone Improvement Plan) zip code
1965
KUID TV channel 12 in Moscow, ID (PBS) begins broadcasting
KUID TV channel 12 in Moscow, ID (PBS) begins broadcasting
1965
Kinderstraf trial starts
Kinderstraf trial starts
1966
80th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: M Santana beats D Ralston (64 11-9 64)
80th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: M Santana beats D Ralston (64 11-9 64)
1966
Construction crews begin tearing up Market St. to build BART
Construction crews begin tearing up Market St. to build BART
1966
Explorer 33 launched
Explorer 33 launched
1966
Medicare goes into effect
Medicare goes into effect
1966
VVV soccer team forms in Venlo
VVV soccer team forms in Venlo
1967
"Funny Girl" closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 1348 performances
"Funny Girl" closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 1348 performances
1967
1st British color TV broadcast, on BBC 2
1st British color TV broadcast, on BBC 2
1967
BBC starts their World Radio Club
BBC starts their World Radio Club
1968
Fortuna Sittard soccer team forms in Sittard
Fortuna Sittard soccer team forms in Sittard
1968
US, Britain, USSR and 58 nations sign Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
US, Britain, USSR and 58 nations sign Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
1969
Charles Philip Arthur George invested as Prince of Wales
Charles Philip Arthur George invested as Prince of Wales
1969
John andYoko are hospitalized after a car crash
John andYoko are hospitalized after a car crash
1969
Shelby Singleton buys Sun Records from Sam Phillips
Shelby Singleton buys Sun Records from Sam Phillips
1970
Denny McLain returns, (leaves trailiing) Tigers beat Yankees in 11
Denny McLain returns, (leaves trailiing) Tigers beat Yankees in 11
1970
FC Utrecht soccer team forms in Utrecht
FC Utrecht soccer team forms in Utrecht
1970
Jimi Hendrix 1st recording session (NYC)
Jimi Hendrix 1st recording session (NYC)
1971
British and Argentina sign accord about Falkland Islands
British and Argentina sign accord about Falkland Islands
1971
State of Washington becomes 1st state to ban sex discrimination
State of Washington becomes 1st state to ban sex discrimination
1972
"Follies" closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 524 performances
"Follies" closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 524 performances
1972
"Hair" closes at Biltmore Theater NYC after 1750 performances
"Hair" closes at Biltmore Theater NYC after 1750 performances
1972
Ms. magazine begins publishing
Ms. magazine begins publishing
1973
"Jesus Christ Superstar" closes at Mark Hellinger NYC after 711 performances
"Jesus Christ Superstar" closes at Mark Hellinger NYC after 711 performances
1973
1st US-China basketball game, US collegiates beats Shanghai 96-61
1st US-China basketball game, US collegiates beats Shanghai 96-61
1973
Mary Mills wins LPGA Lady Tara Golf Classic
Mary Mills wins LPGA Lady Tara Golf Classic
1974
1st Laura Ashley-store in US opens (San Francisco)
1st Laura Ashley-store in US opens (San Francisco)
1974
General Pinochet becomes President of Chile
General Pinochet becomes President of Chile
1974
Monmouthshire renamed Gwent and becomes part of Wales
Monmouthshire renamed Gwent and becomes part of Wales
1975
Muhammad Ali beats Joe Bugner in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Muhammad Ali beats Joe Bugner in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
1975
Ringo Starr and Maureen, divorce
Ringo Starr and Maureen, divorce
1975
WEDway People Mover inaugurated
WEDway People Mover inaugurated
1976
Kenneth Gibson, is 1st black President of US Conference of Mayors
Kenneth Gibson, is 1st black President of US Conference of Mayors
1977
84th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Virginia Wade beats B Stove (46 63 61)
84th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Virginia Wade beats B Stove (46 63 61)
1977
FC Volendam soccer team forms in Volendam Neth
FC Volendam soccer team forms in Volendam Neth
1978
"Act" closes at Majestic Theater NYC after 233 performances
"Act" closes at Majestic Theater NYC after 233 performances
1978
Former President Nixon makes 1st public speech since resigning in 1974
Former President Nixon makes 1st public speech since resigning in 1974
1978
Northern Territory of Australia becomes self-governing
Northern Territory of Australia becomes self-governing
1979
Stampede Pass, Washington is covered with 6" of snow
Stampede Pass, Washington is covered with 6" of snow
1980
Steve Overt runs world record 3:48.8 mile in Oslo
Steve Overt runs world record 3:48.8 mile in Oslo
1981
NEC soccer team forms in Nijmegen
NEC soccer team forms in Nijmegen
1981
Prince Willem Alexander opens Willems Bridge in Rotterdam
Prince Willem Alexander opens Willems Bridge in Rotterdam
1981
Radio Shack 3rd release of Model III TRSDOS 1.3
Radio Shack 3rd release of Model III TRSDOS 1.3
1981
Laurel Canyon California murders (4 die, 1 wounded)
Laurel Canyon California murders (4 die, 1 wounded)
1982
2,100 Unification church couples wed in New York City
2,100 Unification church couples wed in New York City
1982
ABC national music radio network scheduled premiere (never happened)
ABC national music radio network scheduled premiere (never happened)
1982
Challenger moves overland to Dryden
Challenger moves overland to Dryden
1982
General Reynaldo Bignone sworn in as President of Argentina
General Reynaldo Bignone sworn in as President of Argentina
1982
Kosmos 1383, 1st search and rescue satellite, launched
Kosmos 1383, 1st search and rescue satellite, launched
1984
"Baby" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 241 performances
"Baby" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 241 performances
1984
Amy Alcott wins LPGA Lady Keystone Golf Open
Amy Alcott wins LPGA Lady Keystone Golf Open
1984
Royals pitcher Paul Splittorff, retires
Royals pitcher Paul Splittorff, retires
1987
Bork nominated to Supreme Court, rejected in October by Senate
Bork nominated to Supreme Court, rejected in October by Senate
1987
New York City radio station WFAN-AM becomes 1st 24 hour all sports radio
New York City radio station WFAN-AM becomes 1st 24 hour all sports radio
1989
Hugh Hefner (Playboy editor) weds playmate Kimberly Conrad
Hugh Hefner (Playboy editor) weds playmate Kimberly Conrad
1989
NFL owners vote unanimously to form WLAF
NFL owners vote unanimously to form WLAF
1989
Yanks beat Milwaukee Brewers 4-1, score is changed to 5-1 after game is over. Umpire rules Roberto Kelly scored before a double-play
Yanks beat Milwaukee Brewers 4-1, score is changed to 5-1 after game is over. Umpire rules Roberto Kelly scored before a double-play
1990
11th US Seniors Golf Open: Lee Trevino
11th US Seniors Golf Open: Lee Trevino
1990
18th du Maurier Golf Classic: Cathy Johnston
18th du Maurier Golf Classic: Cathy Johnston
1990
Despite Andy Hawkins no-hitting White Sox, Yankees lose 4-0
Despite Andy Hawkins no-hitting White Sox, Yankees lose 4-0
1990
FC Swells soccer team forms in Swells
FC Swells soccer team forms in Swells
1990
German Democratic Republic accepts Deutsche Mark as its currency
German Democratic Republic accepts Deutsche Mark as its currency
1990
In Victoria, Australia, helmetless bike riding becomes illegal
In Victoria, Australia, helmetless bike riding becomes illegal
1990
New York Yankee Andy Hawkins throws no-hitter in Comiskey Park, losing 4-0
New York Yankee Andy Hawkins throws no-hitter in Comiskey Park, losing 4-0
1992
6.6 earthquake in Big Bear Valley of Los Angeles
6.6 earthquake in Big Bear Valley of Los Angeles
1992
Ali Kafi becomes President of Algeria
Ali Kafi becomes President of Algeria
1992
Fox broadcasting adds Wednesday night TV programming
Fox broadcasting adds Wednesday night TV programming
1993
1 second is added to the clock
1 second is added to the clock
1993
Russian manned space craft TM-17, launches into orbit
Russian manned space craft TM-17, launches into orbit
1993
STS-57 (Endeavour) lands
STS-57 (Endeavour) lands
1994
Roman Herzog sworn in as German President
Roman Herzog sworn in as German President
1994
Soyuz TM-19 launches
Soyuz TM-19 launches
1994
Yassar Arafat returns to Gaza strip
Yassar Arafat returns to Gaza strip
1995
"Kiss of the Spider Woman" closes at Broadhurst NYC after 906 performances
"Kiss of the Spider Woman" closes at Broadhurst NYC after 906 performances
1996
Kevan James scores 103 and takes 4 wkts in 4 balls, Hants vs. Ind
Kevan James scores 103 and takes 4 wkts in 4 balls, Hants vs. Ind
1996
NHL Winnipeg Jets officially become the Phoenix Coyotes
NHL Winnipeg Jets officially become the Phoenix Coyotes
1996
Placido Domingo becomes Art Director of Washington Opera
Placido Domingo becomes Art Director of Washington Opera
1996
WBSI TV replaces WNYC on channel 31 in New York City
WBSI TV replaces WNYC on channel 31 in New York City
1997
Nevada Athletic Commission suspends Mike Tyson for biting Holyfield
Nevada Athletic Commission suspends Mike Tyson for biting Holyfield
1997
STS 94 (Columbia 23) launches into orbit
STS 94 (Columbia 23) launches into orbit
1997
UK returns Hong Kong to China
UK returns Hong Kong to China