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St. Felix I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
St. Felix I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
987
French King Hugo Capet crowns his son Robert the compassionate King
French King Hugo Capet crowns his son Robert the compassionate King
1317
Pontifical degree "Sancta Romania" against spiritualists
Pontifical degree "Sancta Romania" against spiritualists
1621
English King James I cracks Protestation of Parliament
English King James I cracks Protestation of Parliament
1665
"Messiah" Sjabtai Tswi departs to Constantinople
"Messiah" Sjabtai Tswi departs to Constantinople
1666
Abraham Crijnssen departs to Suriname
Abraham Crijnssen departs to Suriname
1672
Baron Karl Rabenhaupt occupies Coevorden Neth
Baron Karl Rabenhaupt occupies Coevorden Neth
1685
Don Francisco de Agurto installed as land guardian of S Netherlands
Don Francisco de Agurto installed as land guardian of S Netherlands
1689
Henry Purcell and Tates opera "Dido and Aeneas, " premieres in Chesea
Henry Purcell and Tates opera "Dido and Aeneas, " premieres in Chesea
1703
Tokyo hit by Earthquake; about 37,000 die
Tokyo hit by Earthquake; about 37,000 die
1794
French troops conquer Grave Neth
French troops conquer Grave Neth
1809
Wearing masks at balls forbidden in Boston
Wearing masks at balls forbidden in Boston
1813
Danzig surrenders to allied armies
Danzig surrenders to allied armies
1817
1st coffee planted in Hawaii (Kona)
1st coffee planted in Hawaii (Kona)
1835
After gold discovery in Ga, Cherokees forced to move across Miss R
After gold discovery in Ga, Cherokees forced to move across Miss R
1835
HMS Beagle / Charles Darwin sails from New Zealand to Sydney
HMS Beagle / Charles Darwin sails from New Zealand to Sydney
1836
Lehman-theater in St. Petersburg catches fire; 100s die
Lehman-theater in St. Petersburg catches fire; 100s die
1844
Opera "Stradella" after being rewritten is produced (Hamburg)
Opera "Stradella" after being rewritten is produced (Hamburg)
1854
Pennsylvania Rock Oil Co, 1st in US, incorporated in New York City
Pennsylvania Rock Oil Co, 1st in US, incorporated in New York City
1861
US, banks stops payments in gold
US, banks stops payments in gold
1869
Philadelphia Knights of Labor forms
Philadelphia Knights of Labor forms
1873
American Metrological Society forms (NYC) weights, measures and money
American Metrological Society forms (NYC) weights, measures and money
1875
Andrassy Note calls for Christian-Muslim religious freedoms
Andrassy Note calls for Christian-Muslim religious freedoms
1888
Belgium: King Leopold II installs Order of African Star
Belgium: King Leopold II installs Order of African Star
1892
Dr Miles V Lynk, physician, publishes 1st Black medical journal
Dr Miles V Lynk, physician, publishes 1st Black medical journal
1893
Russia signs military accord with France
Russia signs military accord with France
1896
Stanley Cup: Montreal Victorias beat Winnipeg Victorias, 6-5
Stanley Cup: Montreal Victorias beat Winnipeg Victorias, 6-5
1897
Province of Zululand annexed to Natal colony
Province of Zululand annexed to Natal colony
1903
American Political Science Association founded at New Orleans
American Political Science Association founded at New Orleans
1906
Iran becomes a constitutional monarchy
Iran becomes a constitutional monarchy
1908
Stanley Cup: Mont Wanderers outscore Edmonton, 13-10 in 2 game set
Stanley Cup: Mont Wanderers outscore Edmonton, 13-10 in 2 game set
1911
Sun Yat-sen elected 1st President of the Republic of China
Sun Yat-sen elected 1st President of the Republic of China
1913
Barnes takes 17 wickets vs. South Africa (8-56 & 9-103)
Barnes takes 17 wickets vs. South Africa (8-56 & 9-103)
1915
Cromarty Harbour, Scot-British cruiser Natal explodes: 405 die
Cromarty Harbour, Scot-British cruiser Natal explodes: 405 die
1918
John E Hoover decides to be called J Edgar Hoover
John E Hoover decides to be called J Edgar Hoover
1922
Soviet Union organized as a federation of RSFSR, Ukrainian SSR, Belorussian SSR and Transcaucasian SSR
Soviet Union organized as a federation of RSFSR, Ukrainian SSR, Belorussian SSR and Transcaucasian SSR
1924
Edwin Hubble announces existence of other galactic systems
Edwin Hubble announces existence of other galactic systems
1925
New South Wales score 705 against Victoria, go from 8-475 to 9-701
New South Wales score 705 against Victoria, go from 8-475 to 9-701
1926
Chicago Tribune reports the Tigers threw a 4-game series to the White Sox in 1917 to help Chicago win the pennant (never substaniated)
Chicago Tribune reports the Tigers threw a 4-game series to the White Sox in 1917 to help Chicago win the pennant (never substaniated)
1927
Japan dedicates 1st subway in Orient (route under 2 miles long)
Japan dedicates 1st subway in Orient (route under 2 miles long)
1929
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority incorporates
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority incorporates
1933
Government disallows NSB-membership for civil service
Government disallows NSB-membership for civil service
1935
Italian bombers destroy Swedish Red Cross unit in Ethiopia
Italian bombers destroy Swedish Red Cross unit in Ethiopia
1936
United Auto Workers stage 1st sit-down strike, at Fisher Body Plant
United Auto Workers stage 1st sit-down strike, at Fisher Body Plant
1938
Electronic television system patented (V K Zworykin)
Electronic television system patented (V K Zworykin)
1941
Nazibezetters oblige artsen member to become of Artsenkamer
Nazibezetters oblige artsen member to become of Artsenkamer
1941
Nazis require Dutch physicians to join Nazi organization
Nazis require Dutch physicians to join Nazi organization
1941
Winston Churchill addresses Canadian parliament
Winston Churchill addresses Canadian parliament
1943
Phillies trade Babe Dahlgren to Pittsburgh for Babe Phelps and cash
Phillies trade Babe Dahlgren to Pittsburgh for Babe Phelps and cash
1944
King George II of Greece, abdicates his throne
King George II of Greece, abdicates his throne
1947
36th Davis Cup: USA beats Australia in New York (4-1)
36th Davis Cup: USA beats Australia in New York (4-1)
1947
King Michael of Romania, forced by communists abdicates his throne
King Michael of Romania, forced by communists abdicates his throne
1947
Romanian Republic proclaimed
Romanian Republic proclaimed
1948
"Kiss Me, Kate" opens at New Century Theater NYC for 1077 performances
"Kiss Me, Kate" opens at New Century Theater NYC for 1077 performances
1950
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia become Independent states in France Union
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia become Independent states in France Union
1952
Tuskegee Institute reports 1952 as 1st yr in 71 with no lynchings in US
Tuskegee Institute reports 1952 as 1st yr in 71 with no lynchings in US
1954
"House of Flowers" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 165 performances
"House of Flowers" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 165 performances
1954
1st use of 24-sec shot clock in pro basketball (Rochester vs. Boston)
1st use of 24-sec shot clock in pro basketball (Rochester vs. Boston)
1954
Harold Arlen / Truman Capotes musical premieres in New York City
Harold Arlen / Truman Capotes musical premieres in New York City
1956
New York Giants beat Chicago Bears 47-7 in NFL championship game
New York Giants beat Chicago Bears 47-7 in NFL championship game
1957
Israeli government of Ben-Gurion, resigns
Israeli government of Ben-Gurion, resigns
1957
New York Giants win NFL championship
New York Giants win NFL championship
1959
George Washington, 1st ballistic missile sub commissioned
George Washington, 1st ballistic missile sub commissioned
1962
Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 16-7 in NFL championship game
Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 16-7 in NFL championship game
1963
Congress authorizes Kennedy half dollar
Congress authorizes Kennedy half dollar
1963
Green Bay Packers win NFL championship
Green Bay Packers win NFL championship
1965
Ferdinand Marcos inaugurated as President of the Phillipines
Ferdinand Marcos inaugurated as President of the Phillipines
1967
Great Western Forum opens in LA
Great Western Forum opens in LA
1970
Paul McCartney sues his bandmates to dissolve the Beatles
Paul McCartney sues his bandmates to dissolve the Beatles
1971
Long Island NHL franchise purchased (NY Islanders)
Long Island NHL franchise purchased (NY Islanders)
1972
President Nixon halts bombing of North Vietnam and announces peace talks
President Nixon halts bombing of North Vietnam and announces peace talks
1973
1st picture of a comet from space (Comet Kohoutek-Skylab)
1st picture of a comet from space (Comet Kohoutek-Skylab)
1973
Miami Dolphins beat Oakland Raiders 27-10 in AFC championship game
Miami Dolphins beat Oakland Raiders 27-10 in AFC championship game
1973
Minnesota Vikings beat Dallas Cowboys 27-10 in NFC championship game
Minnesota Vikings beat Dallas Cowboys 27-10 in NFC championship game
1974
Beatles are legally disbanded (4 years after suit was brought)
Beatles are legally disbanded (4 years after suit was brought)
1975
"Boccaccio" closes at Edison Theater NYC after 7 performances
"Boccaccio" closes at Edison Theater NYC after 7 performances
1975
Constitution of Democratic Republic of Madagascar comes into force
Constitution of Democratic Republic of Madagascar comes into force
1977
Carter holds 1st news conference by US President in Eastern Europe (Warsaw)
Carter holds 1st news conference by US President in Eastern Europe (Warsaw)
1978
"King & I" closes at Uris Theater NYC after 719 performances
"King & I" closes at Uris Theater NYC after 719 performances
1978
Ohio State dismisses Woody Hayes as its football coach
Ohio State dismisses Woody Hayes as its football coach
1979
Rock group, Emerson, Lake and Palmer break up
Rock group, Emerson, Lake and Palmer break up
1979
Togo adopts constitution
Togo adopts constitution
1980
"Wonderful World of Disney, " last performance on NBC-TV
"Wonderful World of Disney, " last performance on NBC-TV
1981
Wayne Gretzky sets NHL record of 50 goals by 39th game of season
Wayne Gretzky sets NHL record of 50 goals by 39th game of season
1982
Anthony Shaffers "Whodunnit, " premieres in New York City
Anthony Shaffers "Whodunnit, " premieres in New York City
1982
US Assay Office in New York City, New York closes
US Assay Office in New York City, New York closes
1984
Miss Elizabeth (Hulette) and Macho Man Randy Savage (Poffo) wed
Miss Elizabeth (Hulette) and Macho Man Randy Savage (Poffo) wed
1985
IBM-PC DOS Version 3.2 released
IBM-PC DOS Version 3.2 released
1985
Pakistan restores constitution
Pakistan restores constitution
1987
Australia hang on for draw vs. New Zealand at MCG, 1 wkt left 17 runs short
Australia hang on for draw vs. New Zealand at MCG, 1 wkt left 17 runs short
1987
Premier Mugabe elected President of Zimbabwe
Premier Mugabe elected President of Zimbabwe
1988
North subpoenas Reagan and Bush as defense witnesses for upcoming trial
North subpoenas Reagan and Bush as defense witnesses for upcoming trial
1989
10th United Negro College Fund raises $12,000,000
10th United Negro College Fund raises $12,000,000
1989
Dmitri Volkov swims world record 50m freestyle (27.15 seconds)
Dmitri Volkov swims world record 50m freestyle (27.15 seconds)
1990
"Miser" closes at Circle in the Square Theater NYC after 93 performances
"Miser" closes at Circle in the Square Theater NYC after 93 performances
1990
11th United Negro College Fund raises $10,000,000
11th United Negro College Fund raises $10,000,000
1992
Shane Warne takes 7-52 to lead Australian MCG win vs. West Indies
Shane Warne takes 7-52 to lead Australian MCG win vs. West Indies
1993
"Candles, Snow, and Mistletoe" closes at Palace NYC after 7 performances
"Candles, Snow, and Mistletoe" closes at Palace NYC after 7 performances
1993
Singer Deni Hines (22) weds INXS guitarist Kirk Pengilly (35)
Singer Deni Hines (22) weds INXS guitarist Kirk Pengilly (35)
1993
Vatican recognizes Israel
Vatican recognizes Israel
1995
Carquest Bowl 6: North Carolina beats Arkansas, 20-10
Carquest Bowl 6: North Carolina beats Arkansas, 20-10