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Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. 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The year 1966 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1966 in architecture involved some significant events List of years in Art Events The Hairy Who, a group of surrealist iconoclasts later called the Chicago Imagists, first exhibit at the Hyde This is a list of Aviation -related events from 1966: Events Puerto Rican International Airlines begin services The year 1966 in film involved some significant events Events Walt Disney, well known for his creation of Mickey Mouse died on The year 1966 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events Raymond Souster founds the League of Canadian Poets Philip Hobsbaum, who had founded The Belfast Group Events January 3 - Hullabaloo shows promotional videos of The Beatles songs "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It See also 1965 in country music, 1966 in music, other events of 1966, 1967 in country music and the List of years in Country Music Events January events January - GE introduces the GE U28B. 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Events of 1966

January

January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, taking out President David Dacko. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Jean-Bédel Bokassa (ʒɑ̃ bedɛl bɔkasa 22 February 1921 &ndash 3 November 1996) also known as Bokassa I of Central Africa David Dacko ( March 24, 1930 &ndash November 20, 2003) was the first President of the Central African Republic (CAR from August
January 2 - A strike of public transportation workers in New York City begins (it will end January 13). Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. The City of New York Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks
January 3 - The first Acid Test is conducted at the Fillmore, San Francisco. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. The Acid Tests were a series of Psychedelic parties held by Ken Kesey in the San Francisco Bay Area during the early 1960's centered entirely around the For the San Francisco neighborhood see Fillmore District. For other venues named Fillmore see Fillmore#Music venues. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city
January 4 - A military coup occurs in Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso). Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. The Republic of Upper Volta (République de Haute-Volta was established on December 11, 1958, as a Self-governing colony within the French Burkina Faso (bɚˌkiːnəˈfɑːsoʊ burr-KEE-na FAH-soh) also known by its short-form name Burkina, is a Landlocked nation in West Africa
January 4 - The prime ministers of India and Pakistan meet in Moscow. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of
January 4 - A gas leak fire at the Feyzin oil refinery near Lyon, France kills 18 and injures 84. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. In common usage a gas leak refers to a Leak of Natural gas, from a pipe or other containment into a living area or any other area where the gas should ||-||} Lyon, also known as Lyons in English is a city in east-central France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
January 10 - Pakistani-Indian peace negotiations end successfully in Tashkent. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
January 10 - The French paper L'Express publishes a story of Georges Figon, who took part in the kidnapping of Mehdi Ben Barka. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. L'Express ( is France 's first weekly news Magazine. When founded in 1953 during the First Indochina War, it was modelled on the Georges Figon was the French crook that arranged the meeting with Mehdi Ben Barka in the Brasserie Lipp Mehdi Ben Barka (born 1920 – Disappeared October 29, 1965) (المهدي بن بركة was a Moroccan politician, head of the left-wing
January 11 - A conference on Rhodesia begins in Lagos, Nigeria. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence Lagos ( pron ˈleɪgɒs or /ˈlɑːgoʊs/ overseas is the most populous Conurbation in Nigeria with Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal
January 11 - The first SR-71 Blackbird spy plane goes into service at Beale AFB. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Beale Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base near Marysville, California, that was established in 1943
January 12 - United States President Lyndon Johnson states that the United States should stay in South Vietnam until Communist aggression there is ended. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople The United States of America —commonly referred to as the "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia Communism is a Socioeconomic structure that promotes the establishment of an egalitarian, classless, stateless Society based
January 13 - Robert C. Weaver becomes the first African American Cabinet member, by being appointed United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Robert Clifton Weaver ( December 29, 1907 – July 17, 1997) served as the first United States Secretary of Housing and Urban African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa The United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is the head of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, concerned with urban housing
January 15 - A violent military coup is staged in Nigeria. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal
January 15 - Moscow announces the death of rocket designer Sergei Korolev. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of Sergey Pavlovich Korolyov (often Transliterated as Sergei Korolev) (Серге́й Па́влович Королёв Сергій Павлович Корольов
January 17 - The Nigerian coup is overturned. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca
January 17 - A B-52 bomber collides with a KC-135 Stratotanker over Spain, dropping three 70-kiloton hydrogen bombs near the town of Palomares, and 1 into the sea, in the Palomares hydrogen bombs incident. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Teller–Ulam design is a Nuclear weapon design which is used in Megaton -range Thermonuclear weapons and is more colloquially referred to as "the The Palomares hydrogen bombs incident occurred on January 17 1966 when a B-52G bomber of the USAF Strategic Air Command collided with a KC-135
January 17 - Carl Brashear, the first African American United States Navy diver, is involved in an accident during the recovery of a lost h-bomb which results in the amputation of his leg. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Carl Maxie Brashear ( January 19 1931 – July 25 2006) was the first African American to become a U African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa
January 18 - French police announce that Georges Figon committed suicide, prior to his arrest for the kidnapping of Mehdi Ben Barka. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Georges Figon was the French crook that arranged the meeting with Mehdi Ben Barka in the Brasserie Lipp Mehdi Ben Barka (born 1920 – Disappeared October 29, 1965) (المهدي بن بركة was a Moroccan politician, head of the left-wing
January 18 - About 8,000 U. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor S. soldiers land in South Vietnam; U. "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia S. troops now total 190,000.
January 19 - Indira Gandhi is elected Prime Minister of India; she is sworn in January 24. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi ( Indirā Priyadarśinī Gāndhī) ( Née: Nehru (19 November 1917 - 31 October 1984 was the Prime Minister of the The Prime Minister of India is head of the Council of Ministers, appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
January 19 - Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies resigns. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Sir Robert Gordon Menzies, KT, AK, CH, QC (20 December 1894 - 15 May 1978 Australian politician was the twelfth person to serve
January 20 - Demonstrations occur against high food prices in Hungary. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic
January 21 - Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro resigns due to a power struggle in his party. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Aldo Moro ( September 23, 1916 &ndash May 9, 1978) was an Italian Politician and two-time Prime Minister of Italy
January 22 - The military government of Nigeria announces that ex-prime minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was killed during the coup. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (December 1912 - January 15, 1966) was a Nigerian Politician, and the first Prime minister of an independent
January 22 - The Chadian Muslim insurgent group FROLINAT is founded in Sudan, starting the Chadian Civil War. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Chad (Tchad تشاد Tshād) officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a Landlocked country in Central Africa. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion FROLINAT ( Front de Libération Nationale du Tchad; National Liberation Front of Chad) is an insurgent rebel group that was active in Chad between 1966 and Sudan (officially the Republic of Sudan) ( السودان al-Sūdān is a country in northeastern Africa.
January 26 - Harold Holt becomes Prime Minister of Australia when Robert Menzies retires. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Harold Edward Holt, CH (5 August 1908 17 December 1967 was an Australian politician who became the 17th Prime Minister of Australia in 1966 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Sir Robert Gordon Menzies, KT, AK, CH, QC (20 December 1894 - 15 May 1978 Australian politician was the twelfth person to serve
January 26 - Beaumont children disappearance: Three children disappear on their way to Glenelg Beach, South Australia, never to be seen again. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Jane Nartare Beaumont (aged 9 Arnna Kathleen Beaumont (aged 7 and Grant Ellis Beaumont (aged 4 were three siblings who disappeared without a trace (For other meanings of Glenelg see Glenelg (disambiguation) Glenelg is a popular beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country
January 27 - The British government promises the U. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. S. that British troops in Malaysia will stay until more peaceful conditions occur in the region. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and

January 29 - The first of 608 performances of Sweet Charity opens at the Palace Theatre in New York City. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. This is the article on the musical For the 1969 film see Sweet Charity (film. The City of New York
January 31 - The United Kingdom ceases all trade with Rhodesia. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence

February

February 1 - West Germany procures some 2,600 political prisoners from East Germany. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( A political prisoner is someone held in Prison or otherwise detained perhaps under House arrest, for his or her involvement in political activity The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state
February 3 - The unmanned Soviet Luna 9 spacecraft makes the first controlled rocket-assisted landing on the Moon. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Sources
February 4 - All Nippon Airways Flight 60 plunge into Tokyo Bay (133 dead). Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons All Nippon Airways (ANA Flight 60 was a Boeing 727-81 aircraft that crashed on February 4, 1966. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū.
February 6 - Fidel Castro blames China for spreading anti-Soviet propaganda among Cuban soldiers. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
February 10 - Soviet writers Yuli Daniel and Andrei Sinyavsky are sentenced to 5 and 7 years, respectively, for 'anti-Soviet' writings. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Yuli Markovich Daniel (Юлий Маркович Даниэль November 15, 1925 — December 30, 1988) was a Soviet Dissident Andrei Donatovich Sinyavsky ( Russian language: Андрей Донатович Синявский) ( 8 October 1925, Moscow -
February 11 - The Belgian government resigns. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those
February 14 - The Australian dollar is introduced at a rate of 2 dollars per pound, or 10 shillings per dollar. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German The Australian dollar ( sign: $; code: AUD) is the Currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, including Christmas
February 19 - The naval minister of the United Kingdom, Christopher Mayhew, resigns. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Christopher Paget Mayhew Baron Mayhew ( June 12, 1915 &mdash January 7, 1997) was a British politician who was a Labour
February 20 - While Soviet author and translator Valery Tarsis is abroad, the Soviet Union negates his citizenship. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Valery Tarsis (1906-1983 was a Russian Novelist who was highly critical of the communist regime The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
February 23 - A military coup in Syria replaces the previous government with a Ba'athist regime. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية The Arab Socialist Ba'th Party (also spelled Baath or Ba'ath; Arabic: حزب البعث العربي الاشتراكي was founded in Damascus
February 24 - A military coup in Ghana raises sacked General Ankrah to power while president Kwame Nkrumah is abroad. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast to the west Burkina Faso to the north Togo to the Kwame Nkrumah ( September 21, 1909 - April 27, 1972) was an influential 20th century advocate of Pan-Africanism, and the leader of
February 26 - A curfew is declared in Jakarta, Indonesia. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed A curfew can be one of the following An order by a Government for certain persons to return home daily before a certain time Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the Capital and largest city of Indonesia. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia.
February 28 - U. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule S. astronauts Charles Bassett and Elliott See are killed in an aircraft accident in St. Louis, Missouri. Charles Arthur "Art" Bassett II ( December 30, 1931 &ndash February 28, 1966) was a United States Air Force officer and

March

March 1 - Soviet space probe Venera 3 crashes on Venus, becoming the first spacecraft to land on another planet's surface. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant A space probe is a scientific Space exploration mission in which a Robotic spacecraft leaves the Gravity well of Earth and approaches the Venera 3 ( Russian:Венера-3 was a Venera program Space probe that was built and launched by the Soviet Union to explore the surface of The VENUS ( V ictoria E xperimental N etwork U nder the S ea project is a cabled sea floor observatory operated by the University A spacecraft is a Vehicle or machine designed for Spaceflight. A planet, as defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU is a celestial body Orbiting a Star or stellar remnant that is
March 1 - The Ba'ath Party takes power in Syria. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant The Arab Socialist Ba'th Party (also spelled Baath or Ba'ath; Arabic: حزب البعث العربي الاشتراكي was founded in Damascus Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية
March 2 - Kwame Nkrumah arrives in Guinea and is granted asylum. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Kwame Nkrumah ( September 21, 1909 - April 27, 1972) was an influential 20th century advocate of Pan-Africanism, and the leader of Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea (pronounced /ˈgɪni/ République de Guinée is a country in West Africa, formerly known as French Guinea According to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, a refugee is a person who owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race
March 4 - The Beatles: In an interview published in The London Evening Standard, John Lennon comments, "We're more popular than Jesus now," eventually sparking a controversy in the United States. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 The London Evening Standard is an English Tabloid regional local newspaper published and sold in London and surrounding areas of southeast John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
March 4 - 124 killed BOAC Boeing 707 jetliner crashed Mount Fuji, Japan. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth The British Overseas Airways Corporation ( BOAC) was the British state airline from 1939 until 1946 and the long-haul British state airline from 1946 WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout is the highest Mountain in Japan at.An Active volcano that last erupted in 1707–08 it straddles the boundary of Shizuoka and For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
March 5 - A massive theft of nuclear materials is revealed in Brazil. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld
March 5 - Merci Chérie by Udo Jürgens (music by Udo Jürgens, text by Udo Jürgens and Thomas Hörbiger) wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 for Austria. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a The Eurovision Song Contest 1966 was the 11th edition and was held on 5 March 1966 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich
March 7 - Charles De Gaulle asks U. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French S. President Lyndon B. Johnson for negotiations about the state of NATO equipment in France. The North Atlantic Treaty This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
March 8 - Anti-communist demonstrations occur at the Indonesian Foreign Ministry. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia.
March 8 - Ronald Kray, one of the Kray twins, shoots rival gangster George Cornell; the incident leads to the brother's incarceration. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Reginald "Reggie" Kray ( 24 October 1933 &ndash 1 October 2000) and Ronald "Ronnie" Kray ( 24 October Reginald "Reggie" Kray ( 24 October 1933 &ndash 1 October 2000) and Ronald "Ronnie" Kray ( 24 October George Cornell (c 1928-March 9 1966 was a British Mobster and member of the Richardson Gang, who were scrap metal dealers
March 8 - Vietnam War: Australia announces it will substantially increase its number of troops in Vietnam. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially
March 8 - An Irish Republican Army bomb destroys Nelson's Pillar in Dublin. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. The Irish Republican Army ( IRA) (Óglaigh na hÉireann was a military organisation descended from the Irish Volunteers, established 25 November 1913 and who The Nelson Pillar (Colún Nelson known generally in Dublin as Nelson's Pillar or simply The Pillar, was a large granite pillar topped by a statue of Horatio Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland.
March 9 - Ronnie Kray murders George Cornell in the Blind Beggar pub. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Reginald "Reggie" Kray ( 24 October 1933 &ndash 1 October 2000) and Ronald "Ronnie" Kray ( 24 October George Cornell (c 1928-March 9 1966 was a British Mobster and member of the Richardson Gang, who were scrap metal dealers
March 10 - Crown Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands marries Claus von Amsberg. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Crown Princess redirects here for the ship see Crown Princess (ship. Prince Claus of the Netherlands Jonkheer of Amsberg ( September 6 1926 – October 6 2002) was a German-born aristocrat who became Some spectators demonstrate against the groom because he is German.
March 11 - Indonesian President Sukarno gives all executive powers to General Suharto (see Transition to the New Order and Supersemar). Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Sukarno ( June 6, 1901 – June 21, 1970) was the first President of Indonesia. In Political science and Constitutional law, the executive is the branch of government responsible for the day-to-day management of the State. Suharto, also spelled Soeharto (June 8 1921 &ndash January 27 2008 was an Indonesian military leader and the second President of Indonesia, holding Indonesia's transition to the " New Order " in the mid-1960s ousted the country's first president Sukarno after 22 years in the position The Supersemar, the Indonesian abbreviation for Surat Perintah Sebelas Maret (Order of March the Eleventh was a document ostensibly signed by the Indonesian
March 11 - French President Charles De Gaulle states that French troops will be taken out of NATO and that all French NATO bases and HQ's must be closed within a year. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French The North Atlantic Treaty
March 12 - Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks sets the NHL single season scoring record against the New York Rangers with his 51st goal. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Robert Marvin "Bobby" Hull OC (born January 3, 1939 is a retired Canadian Ice hockey player The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The New York Rangers are a professional Ice hockey team based in New York, New York, United States.
March 13 - The 1956 film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, adapted from their stage musical, is shown on network TV for the first time by ABC-TV. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Richard Rodgers (1902 &ndash 1979 and Oscar Hammerstein II (1895 &ndash 1960 were a well-known American songwriting duo Carousel is a 1956 film adaptation of the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the same name which was based on Ferenc Molnar 's The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. It will be repeated just three months later.
March 16 - Gemini 8 (David Scott, Neil Armstrong) docks with an Agena target satellite. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Gemini 8 (officially Gemini VIII) was a 1966 manned spaceflight in NASA 's Gemini program David Randolph Scott (born June 6, 1932) a former NASA astronaut was one of the third group of astronauts named by NASA in October 1963 Neil Alden Armstrong (born August 5 1930 is a former American Astronaut, Test pilot, University Professor, and United States The Agena (designated RM-81 by the USAF) was a rocket upper stage developed by Lockheed for the ill-fated WS-117L US Reconnaissance satellite
March 17 - More anti-communist demonstrations occur in Indonesia. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia.
March 17 - Off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean, the DSV Alvin submarine finds a missing American hydrogen bomb. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Alvin ( DSV-2) is a 16-ton manned deep-ocean research Submersible owned by the United States Navy and operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic A submarine is a Watercraft that can operate independently below water as distinct from a Submersible that has only limited underwater capability The Teller–Ulam design is a Nuclear weapon design which is used in Megaton -range Thermonuclear weapons and is more colloquially referred to as "the

Archbishop of Canterbury meeting the Catholic Pope

March 19 - The Texas Western Miners defeat the Kentucky Wildcats with 5 black starters, ushering in desegregation in athletic recruiting. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the chief bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the History See also History of the Papacy Catholics recognize the Pope as a successor to Saint Peter, who Jesus named as the "shepherd" and Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. The University of Texas at El Paso, popularly known as UTEP, is a public, coeducational University, and it is a member of the University The Commonwealth of Kentucky ( is a state located in the East Central United States of America.
March 20 - World Cup Trophy the "Jules Rimet" is stolen at an exhibition, it is later found by a dog named "Pickles" and his owner David Corbett. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Jules Rimet (14 October 1873 – 16 October 1956 was president of the French Football Federation from 1919 to 1945 and of FIFA from 1921 to 1954
March 22 - In Washington, DC, General Motors President James M. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. Roche appears before a Senate subcommittee, and apologizes to consumer advocate Ralph Nader for the company's intimidation and harassment campaign against him. Ralph Nader (born February 27 1934 is an American Attorney, Author, Lecturer, political activist, and independent candidate for President
March 23 - Pope Paul VI and Arthur Michael Ramsey, the Archbishop of Canterbury, meet in Rome. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Pope Arthur Michael Ramsey Baron Ramsey of Canterbury PC ( November 14 1904 &ndash 23 April 1988) was the one hundredth Archbishop The Archbishop of Canterbury is the chief bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the
March 26 - Demonstrations are held across the United States against the Vietnam War. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
March 27 - In South Vietnam, 20,000 Buddhists march in demonstrations against the policies of the military government. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia
March 28 - Indira Gandhi visits Washington, DC. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi ( Indirā Priyadarśinī Gāndhī) ( Née: Nehru (19 November 1917 - 31 October 1984 was the Prime Minister of the Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
March 29 - The 23rd Communist Party Conference is held in the Soviet Union; Leonid Brezhnev demands that U. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 S. troops leave Vietnam, and announces that Chinese-Soviet relations are not satisfying.
March 31 - The Labour Party under Harold Wilson wins the British General Election. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the James Harold Wilson Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, KG, OBE, FRS, PC (11 March 1916 &ndash 24 May 1995 was one of the most prominent British politicians
March 31 - The Soviet Union launches Luna 10, which later becomes the first space probe to enter orbit around the Moon. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 A space probe is a scientific Space exploration mission in which a Robotic spacecraft leaves the Gravity well of Earth and approaches the

April

April 2 - The Indonesian army demands that the country rejoin the United Nations. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security
April 4 - Luna 10 enters orbit around the Moon. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.
April 7 - The United Kingdom asks the UN Security Council for authority to use force to stop oil tankers that violate the embargo against Rhodesia. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located History The technology of oil transportation has evolved alongside the oil industry Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence Authority is given April 10. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
April 8 - Buddhists in South Vietnam protest against the fact that the new government has not set a date for free elections. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia Free election (Polish wolna elekcja) was the Election of individual kings rather than of Dynasties, to the Polish throne between
April 9 - Norwich City F.C. captain Barry Butler is killed in a car accident. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here Barry Butler ( 30 July 1934 – 9 April 1966) was a professional footballer who after trials with Middlesbrough and
April 13 - United States president Lyndon Johnson signs the 1966 Uniform Time Act act dealing with Daylight Saving Time. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Uniform Time Act ( April 13 1966,,) is a 1966 United States federal law whose effect was to simplify the official pattern of where and when Daylight saving time ( DST
April 14 - The South Vietnamese government promises free elections in 3–5 months. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia
April 15 - An anti-Nasser conspiracy is exposed in Egypt. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Gamal Abdel Nasser (جمال عبد الناصر Gamāl ‘Abd an-Nāṣir; - January 15 1918 September 28 1970) was the second President This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics.
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- China declares that it will stop economic aid to Indonesia. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia.
- 38th Academy Awards ceremony
April 21 - An artificial heart is installed in the chest of Marcel DeRudder in a Houston, Texas hospital. The 38th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1965, were held on April 18 1966 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) An artificial heart is a prosthetic device that is implanted into the body to replace the biological Heart.
April 21 - The opening of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is televised for the first time. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories
April 21 - Haile Selassie visits Jamaica for the first time, meeting with Rastafarian leaders. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Haile Selassie I ( Ge'ez: am ኃይለ፡ ሥላሴ "Power of the Trinity " 23 July 1892 &ndash 27 August 1975 born Tafari Makonnen, was Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. The Rastafari movement (also known as Rastafari, Rastafarianism or simply Rasta) is a monotheistic, Abrahamic, New Testament
April 21 - Ian Brady and Myra Hindley go on trial at Chester Crown Court, for the murders of 3 children who vanished between November 1963 and October 1965. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Ian Brady (Born Ian Duncan Stewart on January 2, 1938) is known primarily for the series of sadistic murders that he committed with his lover Myra Hindley Myra Hindley (23 July 1942 &ndash 15 November 2002 was an English Serial killer convicted along with her lover Ian Brady, of killing four children between Chester Crown Court is a law court in Chester, England. It is most famous for staging the Moors Murders trial of Ian Brady and Myra Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar.
April 27 - Pope Paul VI and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko meet in the Vatican (the first meeting between leaders of the Roman Catholic Church and the Soviet Union). Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Pope Andrei Andreyevich Gromyko (Андре́й Андре́евич Громы́ко Андрэй Андрэевіч Грамыка July 2 1989 was a Soviet politician Vatican City, officially the State of the Vatican City (Stato della Città del Vaticano is a Landlocked sovereign City-state whose territory The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
April 28 - In Rhodesia, security forces kill 7 ZANLA men in combat; Chimurenga, the ZANU rebellion, begins. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army ( ZANLA) was the militant wing of the Zimbabwe African National Union, a militant Communist organization and participated Chimurenga is a Shona word for 'struggle' The word's modern interpretation has been extended to describe a struggle for human rights political dignity and social justice specifically The Zimbabwe African National Union was a militant organization that fought against White minority rule in Rhodesia, formed as a split from the Zimbabwe African
April 29 - U. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. S. troops in Vietnam total 250,000. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially
April 30 - Regular hovercraft service begins over the English Channel (discontinued in 2000 due to the Channel Tunnel). Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule A hovercraft, or air-cushion vehicle (ACV is an Amphibious vehicle or craft, designed to travel over any sufficiently smooth surface supported by The Channel Tunnel (Le tunnel sous la Manche also known as the Chunnel, is a undersea rail tunnel linking Folkestone, Kent in England with
April 30 - The Church of Satan is formed by Anton Szandor LaVey in San Francisco
April 30 - Uniform Daylight Saving Time first observed in most parts of North America. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule LaVeyan Anton Szandor LaVey, (April 11 1930 &ndash October 24 1997 born Howard Stanton Levey, was the American Founder and High Priest of the The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule The Uniform Time Act ( April 13 1966,,) is a 1966 United States federal law whose effect was to simplify the official pattern of where and when Daylight saving time ( DST

May

May 1 - Floods occur on the Finnish coast. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land a deluge Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe.
May 3 - Swinging Radio England and Britain Radio commence broadcasting on AM, with a combined potential 100,000 watts, from the same ship anchored off the south coast of England in international waters. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Swinging Radio England ("SRE" was a Top 40 offshore commercial station billed as the " World's Most Powerful " that operated from 3 May
May 4 - Fiat signs a contract with the Soviet government to build a car factory in the Soviet Union. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Fiat SpA (an Acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin) is an Italian automobile manufacturer The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
May 6 - The Moors Murderers trial at Chester Crown Court ends with Ian Brady being found guilty on all 3 counts of murder. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. The Moors murders were committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley around the Manchester area of England between 1963 and 1965 Ian Brady (Born Ian Duncan Stewart on January 2, 1938) is known primarily for the series of sadistic murders that he committed with his lover Myra Hindley He is sentenced to 3 concurrent terms of life imprisonment. Myra Hindley is convicted on 2 counts of murder and cleared on a third charge, but is guilty of being an accessory in the third murder committed by Brady. Myra Hindley (23 July 1942 &ndash 15 November 2002 was an English Serial killer convicted along with her lover Ian Brady, of killing four children between She receives 2 concurrent terms of life imprisonment for murder and a 7-year fixed term for being an accessory.
May 12 - African members of the UN Security Council say that the British army should blockade Rhodesia. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre.
May 12 - Opening of the Busch Memorial Stadium in St Louis, Missouri. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Busch Memorial Stadium, or Busch Stadium was the home of the St
May 12 - Radio Peking claims that U. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. China Radio International (CRI, (Chinese 中国国际广播电台 Pinyin Zhōng Guó Guó Jì Guǎng Bō Diàn Tái the former Radio Beijing and originally Radio S. planes have shot down a Chinese plane over Yunnan (the U. S. denies the story the next day).
May 14 - Turkey and Greece intend to start negotiations about the situation in Cyprus. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía
May 15 - Indonesia asks Malaysia for peace negotiations. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and
May 15 - The South Vietnamese army besieges Da Nang. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia This article is about the city of Đà Nẵng For the Vietnam War era air base see Da Nang Air Base or Đà Nẵng International Airport.
May 15 - Tens of thousands of anti-war demonstrators again picket the White House, then rally at the Washington Monument. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence The Washington Monument is a large tall sand-colored Obelisk near the west end of the National Mall in Washington D
May 16 - A seamen's strike is called in Britain. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire.
May 16 - The legendary album Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys is released. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Pet Sounds is a 1966 album recorded by American pop group The Beach Boys. The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture
May 16 - Bob Dylan's seminal album, Blonde on Blonde is released in the USA. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman, May 24 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter author poet and painter who has been a major Blonde on Blonde is Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan 's seventh Studio album, released in 1966 by Columbia Records.
May 16 - In New York City, Dr. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. The City of New York Martin Luther King Jr. makes his first public speech on the Vietnam War. Martin Luther King Jr ( January 15, 1929 April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, Activist and prominent leader The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
May 24 - Ugandan army troops arrest Mutesa II of Buganda and occupy his palace. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa. Sir Edward Mutesa II, KBE ( November 19, 1924 - November 21, 1969) was the Kabaka ( king) of Buganda
May 24 - The Nigerian government forbids all political activity in the country (until January 17, 1969). Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
May 25 - Explorer program: Explorer 32 is launched. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. The Explorer program was the United States 's first successful attempt to launch an artificial satellite. Technical specifications Explorer 32 was a stainless steel vacuum-sealed sphere 0
May 25 - In St. Louis, Missouri, U. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. S. Vice-President Hubert Humphrey and U. Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr ( May 27, 1911 &ndash January 13, 1978) was the thirty-eighth Vice President of the United States, serving S. Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall dedicate the Gateway Arch, as part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Stewart Lee Udall (born January 31, 1920) is a former American politician The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is located in St Louis Missouri near The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is located in St Louis Missouri near
May 26 - Guyana achieves independence. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Guyana (ɡaɪˈænə or /ɡiːˈɑːnə/ officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and previously known as British Guiana, is the only Nation state
May 28 - Fidel Castro delcares martial law in Cuba because of a possible U. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice S. attack.
May 28 - The Indonesian and Malayan governments declare that the Indonesian Confrontation is over (a treaty is signed on August 11). Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation
May 31 - The Philippines reestablishes diplomatic relations with Malaysia. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting Negotiations between representatives of groups or states For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and

June

June 1 - The final new episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show airs (the first episode aired on October 3, 1961). Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected The Dick Van Dyke Show is an American television Situation comedy which initially aired on CBS from October 3, 1961 to Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
June 2 - Éamon de Valera is re-elected as Irish president. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Éamon de Valera (ˈeɪmən dɛvəˈlɛrə (born Edward George de Valera) (14 October 1882 &ndash 29 August 1975 was one of the dominant political figures in 20th century
June 2 - Surveyor program: Surveyor 1 lands in Oceanus Procellarum on the Moon, becoming the first spacecraft to soft-land on another world. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks The Surveyor Program was a NASA program that from 1966 through 1968 sent seven Robotic spacecraft to the surface of the Moon. Surveyor 1 was the first lunar lander in the American Surveyor program that explored the Moon. A spacecraft is a Vehicle or machine designed for Spaceflight.
June 2 - Four former cabinet ministers are executed in Zaire, for alleged involvement in a plot to kill Mobutu Sese Seko. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks The Republic of Zaire (pronunciation; République du Zaïre was the name of the present Democratic Republic of the Congo between October 27, 1971 Mobutu Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga ( October 14, 1930 September 7, 1997) known commonly as Mobutu, or Mobutu
June 3 - Joaquín Balaguer is elected president of the Dominican Republic. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Joaquín Amparo Balaguer Ricardo ( September 1, 1906 &ndash July 14, 2002) was the President of the Dominican Republic from The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with
June 5 - Gemini 9: Gene Cernan completes the second U. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Gemini 9A (officially Gemini IX-A) was a 1966 manned spaceflight in NASA 's Gemini program. Eugene Andrew Cernan (born March 14, 1934) is a retired United States Navy officer and a former NASA Astronaut of Czechoslovakian S. spacewalk (2 hours, 7 minutes).
June 6 - Civil rights activist James Meredith is shot while trying to march across Mississippi. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year James H Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States
June 8 - An XB-70 Valkyrie prototype is destroyed in a mid-air collision with a F-104 Starfighter chase plane during a photo shoot. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout NASA pilot Joseph A. Walker and USAF test pilot Carl Cross are both killed. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program Joseph Albert "Joe" Walker ( 20 February 1921 &ndash 8 June 1966) was an American Test pilot and a
June 8 - Topeka, Kansas is devastated by a tornado that registers as an "F5" on the Fujita Scale: the first to exceed US $100 million in damages. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Topeka ( Kansa: Tó Ppí Kˀé ˌto ˈpːi ˌkˀeɪ Ioway: Dó Pí Kˀé ˌto ˈpʰi ˌkˀeɪ The Fujita scale ( F-Scale) or Fujita-Pearson scale, is a scale for rating Tornado intensity based on the damage tornadoes inflict on human-built structures Sixteen people are killed, hundreds more injured, and thousands of homes damaged or destroyed. [1]
June 13 - Miranda v. Arizona: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Miranda v Arizona (consolidated with Westover v United States, Vignera v The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. In the Parlance of Criminal justice, a suspect is a known person suspected of committing a Crime.
June 14 - The Vatican abolishes the Index Librorum Prohibitorum (index of banned books). Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, commonly known as the Pope, and is the preeminent Episcopal see of the Roman Catholic The Index Librorum Prohibitorum ("List of Prohibited Books" was a list of publications prohibited by the Roman Catholic Church.
June 17 - An Air France personnel strike begins. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Air France (formally Société Air France) is one of the world's largest Airlines Air France is based in Paris, France, and is a subsidiary of
June 18 - CIA chief William Raborn resigns - Richard Helms becomes his successor. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries near as long as it used to be several months ago It has been actively summarized and split into sub-articles and there is a dynamic talk page discussion of all Vice Admiral William Francis Raborn Jr, USN ( June 8, 1905 - March 6, 1990) was a United States Navy officer Richard McGarrah Helms ( March 30, 1913 &ndash October 23, 2002) was the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI from 1966 to 1973
June 20 - French President Charles De Gaulle starts visit to the Soviet Union. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
June 21 - Opposition leader Arthur Calwell is shot after attending a political meeting in Mosman, Sydney, Australia. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce.
June 28 - In Argentina, a junta deposes president Arturo Umberto Illia in a coup, and appoints General Juan Carlos Ongania to lead. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. A military dictatorship is a Form of government wherein the political power resides with the Military; it is similar but not identical to a Stratocracy, Arturo Umberto Illia ( Pergamino Buenos Aires, August 4, 1900 - Córdoba, January 18 1983) was President of Argentina Juan Carlos Onganía Carballo (1914-1995 was a military President of Argentina from 29 June 1966 to 8 June 1970.
June 29 - A sailors' strike, organised by the National Union of Seamen, ends in the United Kingdom. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. The National Union of Seamen was the principal Trade union of merchant seafarers in the United Kingdom from the late 1880s to 1990 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
June 29 - Vietnam War: U. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia S. planes begin bombing Hanoi and Haiphong. Hanoi ( Vietnamese: Hà Nội Hán Tự: 河[[wikt 内|内]], estimated population 3398889 (2007, is the Capital of Vietnam
June 30 - France formally leaves NATO. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The North Atlantic Treaty
June 30 - The National Organization for Women (NOW) is founded in Washington, DC. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper The National Organization for Women ( NOW) is the largest American Feminist organization Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D

July

July 1 - Joaquin Balaguer becomes president of the Dominican Republic. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Joaquín Amparo Balaguer Ricardo ( September 1, 1906 &ndash July 14, 2002) was the President of the Dominican Republic from The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with
July 3 - Rene Barrientos is elected president of Bolivia. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. René Barrientos Ortuño ( May 30, 1919 – April 27, 1969) was a Bolivian politician who served as his country's vice-president in The President of Bolivia is the head of state of Bolivia. According to the current constitution the president is elected by popular vote for a single non-renewable five year
July 4 - North Vietnam declares general mobilization. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRVN or less commonly Vietnamese Democratic Republic (Việt Nam Dân Chủ Cộng Hòa was a Country on the northern half of Vietnam This article describes military mobilization For other meanings see Mobilization (disambiguation.
July 4 - President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act, which goes into effect the following year. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples The Freedom of Information Act ( FOIA) is the implementation of freedom of information legislation in the United States
July 4 - Romania's premier Nicolae Ceausescu proposes dissolution of both NATO and the Warsaw Pact alliance in a meeting of Warsaw Pact powers at Bucharest. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples
July 6 - Malawi becomes a republic. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England The Republic of Malawi (məˈlɑːwi or; formerly Nyasaland) is in southern Africa.
July 7 - A Warsaw Pact conference ends with a promise to support North Vietnam. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death The Warsaw Pact (see Nomenclature) was an organization of Communist states in Central and Eastern Europe.
July 8 - King Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi is deposed by his son Ntare V, who is in turn deposed by prime minister Michel Micombero. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 King Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng ( 1912 - April 26, 1977) was the king of Burundi from December 16 1915 to July 8 King Ntare V Ndizeye (1947-1972 was the King of Burundi briefly in 1966 Michel Micombero (1940&ndash July 16, 1983) was the first President of Burundi from November 28, 1966 to November
July 11 - The 1966 FIFA World Cup begins in England. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup was held in England from 11 July to 30 July England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
July 12 - Indira Gandhi visits Moscow. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi ( Indirā Priyadarśinī Gāndhī) ( Née: Nehru (19 November 1917 - 31 October 1984 was the Prime Minister of the
July 12 - Zambia threatens to leave the Commonwealth of Nations because of British peace overtures to Rhodesia. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. The Republic of Zambia (ˈzæmbɪə is a Landlocked country in Southern Africa. Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence
July 12 - U. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. S. Lieutenant Major W. H. Whalen is arrested for spying.
July 14 - Israeli and Syrian jet fighters clash over the Jordan River. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية This article is about the Jordan River and its valley in western Asia
July 14 - Richard Speck murders 8 student nurses in their Chicago dormitory. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Richard Franklin Speck (December 6 1941&ndashDecember 5 1991 was a Mass murderer who systematically killed eight student Nurses from South Chicago Community Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
July 14 - Gwynfor Evans becomes member of Parliament for Carmarthen, the first Plaid Cymru MP in the UK. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Dr Richard Gwynfor Evans ( 1 September 1912 – 21 April 2005) was a Welsh politician lawyer and author Carmarthen ( Welsh Caerfyrddin - caer fort + Myrddin Moridunum is the County town of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Plaid Cymru (plaɪd ˈkəmri The Party of Wales often referred to simply as Plaid) is a Political party in Wales. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
July 16 - British Prime Minister Harold Wilson flies to Moscow to try to start peace negotiations about the Vietnam War (the Soviet government refutes his ideas). Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and James Harold Wilson Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, KG, OBE, FRS, PC (11 March 1916 &ndash 24 May 1995 was one of the most prominent British politicians The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
July 17 - Richard Speck is arrested; he tries to commit suicide but fails. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Richard Franklin Speck (December 6 1941&ndashDecember 5 1991 was a Mass murderer who systematically killed eight student Nurses from South Chicago Community
July 18 - Gemini 10 (John Young, Michael Collins) launched. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Gemini 10 (officially Gemini X) was a 1966 Manned spaceflight in NASA 's Gemini program. John Watts Young (born September 24, 1930) is a former NASA Astronaut who walked on the Moon on April 21, 1972 Major General Michael Collins (born October 31, 1930) is a former American Astronaut and Test pilot. After docking with an Agena rocket stage, they then set a world altitude record of 474 miles (763 km). The Agena (designated RM-81 by the USAF) was a rocket upper stage developed by Lockheed for the ill-fated WS-117L US Reconnaissance satellite
July 18 - The Hough Riots break out in Cleveland, Ohio, the city's first race riot. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, The Hough Riots were Race riots in the predominantly African American community of Hough in Cleveland Ohio that took place over a six-night period Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state Mass racial violence in the United States, often described using the term " Race riots " includes such disparate
July 19 - A Chinese delegate in the Netherlands, Liu en-Tsiu, is declared persona non grata because of the death of a Chinese engineer in unclear circumstances; there are claims that he was kidnapped and taken to the delegate's office. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Persona non grata ( Latin, Plural: personae non gratae, also abbreviated PNG literally meaning "an unwelcome person" is a term used
July 22 - The Chinese government declares Dutch delegate G. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of J. Jongejans persona non grata, but tells him not to leave the country before a group of Chinese engineers has left the Netherlands. Persona non grata ( Latin, Plural: personae non gratae, also abbreviated PNG literally meaning "an unwelcome person" is a term used The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands
July 23 - Katangese troops in Stanleyville, Congo, revolt for several weeks in support of the exiled minister Moise Tshombe. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Katanga is a southern province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kisangani, formerly Stanleyville or Stanleystad, (population 500000 is a City in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa The Democratic Republic of the Congo (République démocratique du Congo often referred to as DR Congo, DRC or RDC, and formerly known or referred to Moïse Kapenda Tshombe ( November 10, 1919 – June 29, 1969) was a Congolese Politician.
July 24 - U. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. N. Secretary General U Thant visits Moscow. U Thant (ဦးသန့် 22 January 1909 &ndash 25 November 1974) was a Burmese Diplomat and the third Secretary-General
July 26 - Lord Gardiner issues the Practice Statement in the House of Lords, stating that the House is not bound to follow its own previous precedent. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Until 1966, the House of Lords in the United Kingdom was bound to follow all of its previous decisions under the principle of Stare decisis, The House of Lords is the second house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is also commonly referred to as "the Lords" In Common law legal systems, a precedent or authority is a Legal case establishing a principle or rule that a Court or other judicial
July 28 - The U. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. S. announces that a Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance plane has disappeared over Cuba. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
July 29 - The Nigerian army rebels and executes head of state General Aguiyi-Ironsi. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi ( March 3 1924, Umuahia - July 29, 1966, Lalupon, Oyo State
July 29 - Bob Dylan is injured in a motorcycle accident near his home in Woodstock, New York. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman, May 24 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter author poet and painter who has been a major Woodstock is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. He is not seen in public for over a year.
July 30 - England beats West Germany 4–2 to win the 1966 FIFA World Cup at Wembley after extra time. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup was held in England from 11 July to 30 July original Wembley Stadium was a football Stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the Aggregated Extra Time (AET, commonly known as extra time is an additional period played in some sports codes if the score is tied at the end of normal time

August

August 1 - Sniper Charles Whitman kills 13 people from the University of Texas at Austin Main Building. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24 1941 – August 1 1966 was a student at the University of Texas at Austin who killed 14 people and wounded 31 others as part of a
August 1 - A military coup occurs in Nigeria; General Yakubu Gowon takes over. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal General Yakubu "Jack" Dan-Yumma Gowon (born October 19, 1934) was the head of state (Head of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria
August 2 - The Spanish government forbids overflights of British military aircraft. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the
August 5 - Martin Luther King Jr. leads a civil rights march in Chicago, during which he is struck by a rock thrown from an angry white mob. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Martin Luther King Jr ( January 15, 1929 April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, Activist and prominent leader Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
August 5 - The Beatles release the legendary Revolver album in the United Kingdom. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Revolver is the seventh album by English rock band The Beatles, released on 5 August 1966. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located [2]
August 5 - Mao Zedong launches a Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution to purge and reorganize China's Communist Party. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia.
August 6 - Braniff Airlines Flight 250 crashes in Falls City, Nebraska, killing all 42 on board. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Braniff Airways Flight 250 crashed near Falls City Nebraska, on August 6, 1966. Falls City is a city in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States.
August 6 - Rene Barrientos takes office as the president of Bolivia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. René Barrientos Ortuño ( May 30, 1919 – April 27, 1969) was a Bolivian politician who served as his country's vice-president in The Republic of Bolivia (República de Bolivia) named after Simón Bolívar, is a Landlocked country in central South America.
August 6 - The Tagus River Bridge opens in Lisbon, Portugal. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. The Tagus ( Latin Tagus, Spanish Tajo, Portuguese Tejo, pron. Lisbon (Lisboa liʒˈboɐ is the Capital and largest city of Portugal. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula.
August 7 - Race riots occur in Lansing, Michigan. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great.
August 10 - An East German court sentences Günter Laudahn to life imprisonment for spying for the United States. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
August 10 - Lunar Orbiter 1, the first U. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire The Lunar Orbiter 1 Robotic (unmanned Spacecraft, part of the Lunar Orbiter Program, was designed primarily to photograph smooth areas of the S. spacecraft to orbit another world, is launched.
August 11 - The Beatles hold a press conference in Chicago, during which John Lennon apologizes for his "more popular than Jesus" remark, saying, "I didn't mean it as a lousy anti-religious thing. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born "
August 12 - Massacre of Braybrook Street: Harry Roberts, John Duddy and Jack Witney shoot dead 3 plain clothes policemen in London; they are later sentenced to life imprisonment. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Massacre of Braybrook Street was the murder of three Police officers in London in 1966 London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
August 13 - In the People's Republic of China, Mao Zedong begins the Cultural Revolution. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Mao Zedong ( 26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976) was a Chinese Military and political leader who led The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in the People’s Republic of China was a struggle for power within the Communist Party of China that manifested into
August 13 - An earthquake in Turkey kills 2,394 and injures 10,000. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches
August 15 - Syrian and Israeli troops clash over Lake Genesaret for 3 hours. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
August 15 - It is announced that the New York Herald Tribune will not resume publication. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed The New York Herald Tribune was a daily newspaper created in 1924 when the New York Tribune acquired the New York Herald.
August 16 - Vietnam War: The House Un-American Activities Committee starts investigating Americans who have aided the Viet Cong, with the intent to make these activities illegal. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The House Committee on Un-American Activities ( HUAC or HCUA 1938–1975 was an investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives. Anti-war demonstrators disrupt the meeting and 50 are arrested.
August 17 - Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Republic begin negotiations in Kuwait to end the war in Yemen. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi The United Arab Republic ( الجمهورية العربية المتحدة al-Jumhūrīyah al-‘Arabīyah al-Muttaḥidah / al-Jumhūrīyah al-‘Arabīyah The State of Kuwait ( دولة الكويت IPA [dawlatt̪ alkuwajt̪]) is a sovereign Arab Emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed Yemen ( Arabic: اليَمَن al-Yaman officially the Republic of Yemen ( Arabic: الجمهورية اليمنية al-Jumhuuriyya
August 18 - Vietnam War: D Company, 6th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment, meets and defeats a Viet Cong force estimated to be 4 times larger, at the Battle of Long Tan in Phuoc Tuy Province, Republic of Vietnam. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The' Royal Australian Regiment' ( RAR) is the parent Regiment for regular Infantry Battalions of the Australian Army, making up the "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia
August 19 - An earthquake in eastern Turkey destroys whole cities. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches
August 21 - Seven men are sentenced to death in Egypt, for anti-Nasser agitation. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. Gamal Abdel Nasser (جمال عبد الناصر Gamāl ‘Abd an-Nāṣir; - January 15 1918 September 28 1970) was the second President
August 22 - The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC), predecessor of the United Farm Workers of America (UFW), is formed. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Template talkInfobox Union for usage --> Overview The United Farm Workers of America (UFW is a labor Template talkInfobox Union for usage --> Overview The United Farm Workers of America (UFW is a labor
August 26 - Riots occur in French Somaliland. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Djibouti ( جيبوتي Jībūtī, Somali: Jabuuti) officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country in the
August 29 - The Beatles play their very last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Candlestick Park (also commonly referred to as Candlestick or The Stick) is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco California The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city
August 30 - France offers independence to French Somaliland. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.

September

September 1 - United Nations Secretary-General U Thant declares that he will not seek re-election, because U. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the head of the Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations. U Thant (ဦးသန့် 22 January 1909 &ndash 25 November 1974) was a Burmese Diplomat and the third Secretary-General N. efforts in Vietnam have failed.
September 1 - 98 British tourists die in an air crash in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Ljubljana ( is the largest and Capital city of Slovenia. It is located in the center of the country and is a mid-sized city of some 270000 inhabitants See also Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian
September 6 - In Cape Town, the South African architect of Apartheid, Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, is stabbed to death by Dimitri Tsafendas during a parliamentary meeting. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Cape Town (Kaapstad Xhosa: Ikapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd ( Amsterdam, 8 September 1901 &ndash Cape Town, 6 September 1966 was Prime Minister of South Africa from Dimitri Tsafendas ( 14 January 1918 in Maputo, Portuguese East Africa (now Mozambique) &ndash 7 October 1999
September 8 - Star Trek, the classic science fiction television series, debuts with its first episode, titled "The Man Trap. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz " The Man Trap " is a first season episode of Star Trek The Original Series. "
September 9 - NATO decides to move SHAPE headquarters to Belgium. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian The North Atlantic Treaty Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe ( SHAPE) is the central command of NATO Military forces The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those
September 12 - Gemini 11 (Richard Gordon, Pete Conrad) docks with an Agena target vehicle. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Gemini 11 (officially Gemini XI) was a 1966 Manned spaceflight in NASA 's Gemini program. Richard Gordon may refer to Richard Gordon (English author (born 1921 English novelist screenwriter and doctor Richard Gordon (AJC, Jewish Charles "Pete" Conrad Jr ( June 2, 1930 &ndash July 8, 1999) was an American Astronaut and the third The Agena (designated RM-81 by the USAF) was a rocket upper stage developed by Lockheed for the ill-fated WS-117L US Reconnaissance satellite
September 12 - Five Star General Omar Bradley marries actress Esther "Kitty" Buhler in San Diego, California. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the General of the Army (GA is a five-star General officer and is the highest possible rank in the United States Army. Omar Nelson Bradley KCB ( February 12, 1893 &ndash April 8, 1981) was one of the main U
September 12 - Balthazar Johannes Vorster becomes the new South African Prime Minister. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Balthazar Johannes Vorster (13 December 1915 - 10 September 1983 better known as John Vorster ("FOUR-stir" served as the Prime Minister of South Africa
September 13 - TASS reports on clashes between the Chinese Communist Party and the Red Guards. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September The Telegraph Agency of the Soviet Union (Телеграфное агентство Советского Союза Telegrafnoye agentstvo Sovetskogo Soyuza) abbr
September 16 - In South Vietnam, Thich Tri Quang begins a 100-day hunger strike. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
September 16 - The Metropolitan Opera House opens at Lincoln Center in New York City to the world premiere of Samuel Barber's opera, Antony and Cleopatra. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers The Metropolitan Opera Association of New York City, founded in April 1880 is a major presenter of all types of opera including Grand Opera. The City of New York Samuel Osborne Barber II ( March 9, 1910 – January 23, 1981) was an American Composer of Orchestral, Opera, Antony and Cleopatra is an Opera in three acts by American composer Samuel Barber.
September 18 - Valerie Percy, the 21-year-old daughter of Senator Charles H. Percy, is stabbed and bludgeoned to death in the family mansion on Chicago's North Shore. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Charles Harting "Chuck" Percy (born September 27, 1919) was chairman of the Bell & Howell Corporation from 1949 to 1964 and United States
September 19 - Scotland Yard arrests Ronald Edwards, suspected of involvement in the Great Train Robbery. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. New Scotland Yard or Scotland Yard, informally known as The Yard and NSY, is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service, responsible
September 30 - Baldur von Schirach] and Albert Speer are released from Spandau Prison. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Baldur Benedikt von Schirach ( May 9, 1907 &ndash August 8, 1974) was a Nazi youth leader later convicted of being a War criminal Berthold Konrad Hermann Albert Speer, commonly known as Albert Speer ( 19 March 1905 - 1 September 1981 was an Architect, author and for part of World Spandau Prison was a Prison situated in the borough of Spandau in western Berlin, constructed in 1876 and demolished in
September 30 - Botswana achieves independence. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the The Republic of Botswana (Lefatshe la Botswana is a Landlocked nation in Southern Africa.

October

October - Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton found the Black Panther Party. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Robert George "Bobby" Seale (born October 22, 1936 in Dallas Texas) is an American Civil rights activist who along Huey Percy Newton ( February 17, 1942 – August 22, 1989) was co-founder and leader of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense The Black Panther Party (originally the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense) was a Marxist / Maoist African-American organization established
October 1 - West Coast Airlines Flight 956 crashes with eighteen fatal injuries and no survivors 5. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. West Coast Airlines Flight 956 was a scheduled commercial flight which crashed on October 1 1966, approximately south of Wemme, Oregon, 5 miles south of Wemme, Oregon. Wemme is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. This accident marks the first loss of a DC-9. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout ^[1]
October 3 - Tunisia severs diplomatic relations with the United Arab Republic. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Tunisia (تونس Tūnis officially the Tunisian Republic ( is a country located in North Africa. The United Arab Republic ( الجمهورية العربية المتحدة al-Jumhūrīyah al-‘Arabīyah al-Muttaḥidah / al-Jumhūrīyah al-‘Arabīyah
October 4 - Israel applies for the outer membership of the EEC. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. The European Community (EC is one of the Three pillars of the European Union (EU created under the Maastricht Treaty (1992
October 4 - Basutoland becomes independent and takes the name Lesotho. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Lesotho (lɪˈsuːtuː &mdash had been populated by Khoi Khoi (Qhuaique for possibly as long as 40000 years Lesotho (lɪˈsuːtuː) officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a Landlocked country and Enclave — entirely surrounded by the Republic of South
October 5 - UNESCO signs the Recommendation Concerning the Status of Teachers. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on November 16 This event is now celebrated as World Teachers' Day.
October 7 - The Soviet Union declares that all Chinese students must leave the country before the end of October. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
October 9 - The Baltimore Orioles defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series, 1–0, to sweep the series for their 1st World Championship. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.
October 11 - France and the Soviet Union sign a treaty for cooperation in nuclear research. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
October 14 - The city of Montreal inaugurates its metro system (see Montreal Metro). Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway or metro(politan system is an electric passenger railway The Montreal Metro is a Rubber-tired metro system and the main form of Public transportation in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
October 15 - U. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs a bill creating the United States Department of Transportation. The United States Department of Transportation ( DOT) is a federal Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with Transportation
October 15 - U. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the S. Congress passes a bill for the creation of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to be created. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a US National Lakeshore on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States
October 15 - ABC-TV telecasts a highly-acclaimed ninety-minute television adaptation of the musical Brigadoon, starring Robert Goulet, Peter Falk, and Sally Ann Howes. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Brigadoon is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Robert Gerard Goulet ( November 26 1933 – October 30 2007) was a Canadian Grammy - and Tony Award - winning Peter Michael Falk (born September 16 1927 is a two-time Academy Award -nominated five-time Emmy Award -winning and one-time Golden Globe award -winning Sally Ann Howes (born July 20, 1930) is a singer and actress holding dual citizenship — born in London England, she became a naturalized U It wins many Emmy Awards, is repeated just five months later, and inaugurates a short-lived series of special television adaptations of famous Broadway musicals on ABC. Goulet stars in all but one of these specials.
October 16 - Grace Slick performs live for the first time with Jefferson Airplane. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Grace Slick (born Grace Barnett Wing on October 30, 1939) is an American Singer and Songwriter, who was one of Jefferson Airplane was an American rock band from San Francisco, a pioneer of the Psychedelic rock movement
October 17 - Lesotho and Botswana are admitted to the United Nations. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Lesotho (lɪˈsuːtuː) officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a Landlocked country and Enclave — entirely surrounded by the Republic of South The Republic of Botswana (Lefatshe la Botswana is a Landlocked nation in Southern Africa. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security
October 21 - The Aberfan disaster occurs in South Wales, United Kingdom. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Aberfan (aˈbɛrvan is a small Village five miles (8 km south of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. South Wales (De Cymru is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south and Mid Wales and West Wales The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
October 22 - British spy George Blake escapes from Wormwood Scrubs prison; he is next seen in Moscow. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus George Blake (born George Behar, November 11, 1922) is a former British spy known for having been a Double agent in Wormwood Scrubs (informally "The scrubs" is a Category B British local Prison that receives prisoners on remand or after sentencing Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of
October 22 - Spain demands that the United Kingdom stop military flights to Gibraltar; Britain refuses the next day. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Gibraltar (dʒɨˈbrɒltər is a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar
October 24 - Negotiations about the Vietnam War begin in Manila, Philippines. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The City of Manila The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP
October 25 - A military court in Jakarta sentences ex-foreign minister Subandrio to death. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the Capital and largest city of Indonesia.
October 25 - Spain closes its Gibraltar border to non-pedestrian traffic. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Gibraltar (dʒɨˈbrɒltər is a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar A pedestrian is a person travelling on foot whether Walking or Running.
October 26 - NATO moves its HQ from Paris to Brussels. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death The North Atlantic Treaty Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Brussels (Bruxelles pronounced; Brussel pronounced) officially the Brussels Capital-Region, is
October 27 - The United Nations takes Namibia from South Africa. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa on the Atlantic coast The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa
October 29 - The Guinean delegation to the OAU meeting in Ethiopia, become hostages of the Ghanaian government in Accra. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea (pronounced /ˈgɪni/ République de Guinée is a country in West Africa, formerly known as French Guinea The Organisation of African Unity ( OAU) or Organisation de l'Unité Africaine ( OUA) was established on 25 May 1963. NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast to the west Burkina Faso to the north Togo to the Accra is the capital, and most populous city of Ghana. The city also doubles as the capital of the Greater

November

November 2 - The Cuban Adjustment Act comes into force, allowing 123,000 Cubans the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in the United States. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
November 4 - The Arno river floods Florence, damaging many art treasures. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani The Arno River flood of November 4 1966 killed many people and damaged or destroyed millions of masterpieces of art and rare books in Florence. Florence ( Italian: Firenze Florentia and Fiorenza) is the Capital City of the Italian region of Tuscany
November 5 - Thirty-eight African states demand that the United Kingdom use force against the Rhodesian government. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence
November 6 - Lunar Orbiter 2 is launched. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with The Lunar Orbiter 2 Spacecraft was designed primarily to photograph smooth areas of the lunar surface for selection and verification of safe landing sites for
November 8 - Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African American elected to the United States Senate since Reconstruction. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Edward William Brooke III (born October 26, 1919) is an American Politician and was the first African American to be elected African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives
November 8 - Actor Ronald Reagan, a Republican, is elected Governor of California. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration A governor is a governing official usually the executive (at least nominally to different degrees also politically and administratively of a non-sovereign level of government California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.
November 9 - John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at the Indica Gallery
November 11 - A mine kills 3 Israeli paratroopers on the West Bank border. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born born in Tokyo on February 18 1933 is a Japanese Artist and Musician. Indica Gallery was a Counterculture Art gallery in Mason's Yard (off Duke Street Mayfair, London, England during the late 1960s Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare The West Bank (الضفة الغربية, הגדה המערבית Hagadah Hamaaravit) also referred to in Israel as " Judea and Samaria
November 11 - Spain declares general amnesty for crimes committed during the Spanish Civil War (effective only for the Falangists' side). Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Spanish Civil War was a major conflict in Spain that started after an attempted Coup d'état committed by parts of the army against the government of This article is about the Spanish political party For the Lebanese Phalange see the Kataeb Party.
November 15 - Gemini 12 (James A. Lovell, Buzz Aldrin), splashes down safely in the Atlantic Ocean, 600 km east of the Bahamas. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Gemini 12 (officially Gemini XII) was a 1966 Manned spaceflight in NASA 's Gemini program. James "Jim" Arthur Lovell Jr, (born March 25, 1928) is a former NASA Astronaut, most famous as the commander of Apollo 13 Buzz Aldrin (born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr, January 20, 1930 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey) is an American Aviator The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an independent sovereign English -speaking country consisting of two thousand Cays and
November 15 - Harry Maurice Roberts, who killed 3 policemen in August, is caught near London. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Harry Maurice Roberts (born 1936 in Kennington, London, England) is one of the UK's most notorious murderers and longest-serving London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
November 15 - A Boeing 727 carrying Pan Am Flight 708 crashes near Berlin, Germany, killing all three people on board. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Pan Am Flight 708 was a cargo flight that crashed less than 10 miles west-southwest of Tegel Airport in Berlin, Germany, in the early morning hours Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
November 16 - U. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published S. doctor Sam Sheppard is acquitted in his second trial for the murder of his pregnant wife in 1954. Samuel Holmes Sheppard ( &ndash)was an American osteopathic physician involved in a famous and controversial Murder trial when he was convicted Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar)
November 17 - The U. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers N. General Assembly decides to found the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO, French/Spanish acronym ONUDI, is a specialized agency in the United Nations system headquartered
November 17 - A spectacular Leonid meteor shower passes over Arizona, at the rate of 2,300 a minute for 20 minutes. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States.
November 21 - The army crushes an attempted coup in Togo. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. TOGO was a Japanese roller coaster design company famous for inventing the Stand-up roller coaster.
November 28 - Truman Capote's Black and White Ball ('The Party of the Century') is held in New York City. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Truman Capote (ˈtruːmən kəˈpoʊti ( 30 September, 1924, New Orleans Louisiana – 25 August, 1984, Los Angeles
November 30 - Barbados achieves independence. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Barbados ( Portuguese word for bearded-ones, bɑrˈbeɪdoʊz -dɒs situated just east of the Caribbean Sea, is an independent Island nation

December

December 1 - Kurt Georg Kiesinger is elected Chancellor of West Germany. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Kurt Georg Kiesinger (6 April 1904&ndash9 March 1988 was a conservative German politician and Chancellor of West Germany from 1 December 1966 until 21 The Head of government of Germany is called Chancellor (Kanzler
December 1 - British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Rhodesian Prime minister Ian Smith negotiate on HMS Tiger in the Mediterranean. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican James Harold Wilson Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, KG, OBE, FRS, PC (11 March 1916 &ndash 24 May 1995 was one of the most prominent British politicians Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence Ian Douglas Smith GCLM ID ( 8 April 1919 &ndash 20 November 2007) served as the Prime Minister of the British Construction redesign and commissioning Tiger started out as Bellerophon laid down in 1941 at the John Brown Shipyard as part of the ''Minotaur''
December 2 - U Thant agrees to serve a second term as U. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire U Thant (ဦးသန့် 22 January 1909 &ndash 25 November 1974) was a Burmese Diplomat and the third Secretary-General N. Secretary General.
December 3 - Anti-Portuguese demonstrations occur in Macau; a curfew is declared the next day. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Macau topics. A curfew can be one of the following An order by a Government for certain persons to return home daily before a certain time
December 7 - Syria offers weapons to rebels in Jordan. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (الأردنّ al-Urdunn) is an Arab country in Southwest Asia spanning the southern
December 7 - Barbados is admitted to the United Nations. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Barbados ( Portuguese word for bearded-ones, bɑrˈbeɪdoʊz -dɒs situated just east of the Caribbean Sea, is an independent Island nation The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security
December 8 - The Typaldos Line's ferry Heraklion sinks in rough seas, in the Aegean Sea near Crete - 217 dead. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Etymology In ancient times there were various explanations for the name Aegean. Crete ( Greek: Κρήτη transliteration: Krētē, modern transliteration Kriti) is the largest of the Greek islands and the
December 15 - In Los Angeles, Walt Disney dies of lung cancer at age 65. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Walter Elias Disney (December 5 1901 – December 15 1966 was a multiple Academy Award -winning American Film producer, director, Screenwriter
December 16 - The U. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion N. Security Council approves an oil embargo against Rhodesia. Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence
December 16 - The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights were adopted by the General Assembly by its resolution 2200 A (XXI). Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion
December 17 - South Africa does not join the trade embargo against Rhodesia. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa In international Commerce and politics, an embargo is the prohibition of commerce Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence
December 20 - Harold Wilson withdraws all his previous offers to the Rhodesian government, and announces that he will agree to independence only after the founding of a Black majority government
December 22 - Prime Minister Ian Smith declares that Rhodesia is already a republic. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. James Harold Wilson Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, KG, OBE, FRS, PC (11 March 1916 &ndash 24 May 1995 was one of the most prominent British politicians Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Ian Douglas Smith GCLM ID ( 8 April 1919 &ndash 20 November 2007) served as the Prime Minister of the British
December 23 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas, narrated by Boris Karloff, is shown for the first time on CBS. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is one of the best-known children's books by Dr Boris Karloff ( 23 November, &ndash 2 February,) was an English actor who emigrated to Canada in the 1910s CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. It will become an annual Christmas tradition.
December 26 - The first Kwanzaa is celebrated by Maulana Karenga, the chair of Black Studies, at California State University, Long Beach. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday celebrated primarily in the United States, honoring African-American heritage Maulana Karenga (born Ronald McKinley Everett on July 14, 1941, and also known as Ron Everett) is an African American In United States education, Africana studies, or Africology is the study of the histories politics and cultures of peoples of African origin both in Africa California State University Long Beach (also known as Cal State Long Beach, Long Beach State, CSU Long Beach, CSULB, LBSU
December 31 - East German Premier Walter Ulbricht discusses negotiations about German reunification. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Walter Ulbricht ( June 30, 1893 &ndash August 1, 1973) was a German Communist politician German reunification (Deutsche Wiedervereinigung took place twice after 1945 first in 1957 the Saarland was permitted to join the Federal Republic of Germany
December 31 - Thieves steal millions worth of paintings from the Dulwich Art Gallery in London. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Dulwich Picture Gallery is an Art gallery in Dulwich, London. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
December 31 - The Congolese government takes over the Union Minière du Haut Katanga. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. The Union Minière du Haut Katanga (UMHK is a Belgian mining company once operating in Katanga, in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly

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Konstantin Chernenko, later leader of Soviet Union, becomes candidate member of the Central Committee. Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko (Константи́н Усти́нович Черне́нко Konstantin Ustinovič Černenko; 24 September 1911 &ndash 10 March 1985 was The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Central Committee most commonly refers to the central executive unit of a Leninist (commonly also Trotskyist) or Communist party, whether ruling or
Surrealist Movement in the United States founded by Franklin and Penelope Rosemont. The Chicago Surrealist Group was founded in Chicago Illinois in July 1966 by Franklin and Penelope Rosemont after a 1965 trip to Paris, during Franklin Rosemont (born October 2, 1943) was co-founder of the Chicago Surrealist Group. Penelope Rosemont (born 1942 Chicago Illinois) attended Lake Forest College.
Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn are awarded the Fermi Prize. Lise Meitner (7 or 17 November 1878 &ndash 27 October 1968 was an Austrian born later Swedish physicist who studied Radioactivity and Otto Hahn (8 March 1879 &ndash 28 July 1968 was a German Chemist who received the 1944 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering Nuclear fission The Enrico Fermi Award is a US government "Presidential" award honoring scientists of international stature for their lifetime achievement in the development use or production
Congress of the United States creates National Council for Marine Resources and Engineering Development. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses
Will Lang Jr. begins Life (magazine)'s investigation into the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the Warren Commission. William John Lang Jr ( 7 October 1914 – 21 January 1968) was an American journalist and a bureau head for Life John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, known unofficially as The Warren Commission, was established on November 29, 1963 Will Lang Jr. is stopped by Holland McCombs a few months later. James Holland McCombs ( August 5, 1901 - June 29, 1991) was an American journalist
Martin Richards designs the BCPL programming language. Martin Richards is a British Computer scientist, best known for his development of the BCPL Programming language, which is both the earliest major development
The DKW automobile goes out of production. Dampf Kraft Wagen (steam-driven car or DKW is a historic car and Motorcycle Marque.
World Buddhist Sangha Council convened by Theravadins in Sri Lanka with the hope of bridging differences and working together. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices This article concerns the concept of Sangha in Buddhism. For information on other senses see Sangha (disambiguation. History Origin of the school The Theravāda school is ultimately derived from the Vibhajjavāda (or 'doctrine of analysis' grouping which was a continuation Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island
Long-term potentiation (LTP), the putative cellular mechanism of learning and memory, is first observed by Terje Lømo in Oslo, Norway. In Neuroscience, long-term potentiation ( LTP) is the long-lasting improvement in communication between two Neurons that results from stimulating them The cell is the structural and functional unit of all known living Organisms It is the smallest unit of an organism that is classified as living and is often called In the fields of Neuropsychology, Personal development and Education, Learning is one of the most important Mental function of humans In Psychology, memory is an organism's ability to store retain and subsequently retrieve information (called Christiania from 1624 to 1878 and Kristiania from 1878 to 1924 is the Capital and largest city of Norway. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional
Actress Saira Banu marries actor Dilip Kumar. Saira Banu also Saira Bano ( Hindi: साइरा बानु Urdu: سائرہ بانو born August 23 Yusuf Khan (यूसुफ़ ख़ान Urdu: یوسف خان; jusʊf xan (born December 11, 1922) popularly known as Dilip Kumar
Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday celebrated primarily in the United States, honoring African-American heritage Maulana Karenga (born Ronald McKinley Everett on July 14, 1941, and also known as Ron Everett) is an African American

Ongoing

First Sudanese Civil War (1955–72)
Guatemalan Civil War (1960–96)
Indochina Wars
Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation (1962–76)
Laotian Civil War (1962–75)
Marshall Plan
North Yemen Civil War (1962–70)
Portuguese Colonial War (1961–74)
Shifta War (1963–67)

Births

**1966 in other calendars**
Gregorian calendar	1966 MCMLXVI
Ab urbe condita	2719
Armenian calendar	1415 ԹՎ ՌՆԺԵ
Bahá'í calendar	122 – 123
Berber calendar	2916
Buddhist calendar	2510
Burmese calendar	1328
Chinese calendar	4602/4662-12-10 (乙巳年十二月初十日) — to — 4603/4663-11-20 (丙午年十一月二十日)
Coptic calendar	1682 – 1683
Ethiopian calendar	1958 – 1959
Hebrew calendar	5726 – 5727
Hindu calendars
- Vikram Samvat	2021 – 2022
- Shaka Samvat	1888 – 1889
- Kali Yuga	5067 – 5068
Holocene calendar	11966
Iranian calendar	1344 – 1345
Islamic calendar	1385 – 1386
Japanese calendar	Shōwa 41 (昭和41年)
Korean calendar	4299
Thai solar calendar	2509
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