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For the song, see 1979 (song). 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 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) The year 1979 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1979 involved some significant events in architecture Events Edward Delaney 's statue of Wolfe Tone in Dublin is destroyed by terrorists This is a list of Aviation -related events from 1979: Events January January 12 - Pilatus Aircraft acquires The year 1979 in film involved some significant events Events March 5 - Production begins on Star Wars Episode Industry milestones 20th Century Fox purchases Magnetic Video, which in 1977 had become the first company to release pre-recorded films The year 1979 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events The Kenyon Review is restarted by Kenyon College 10 years after the original publication was closed See also Musical groups established in 1979 Record labels established in 1979 1979 in music (UK See also 1978 in country music, 1979 in music, other events of 1979, 1980 in country music, and the List of years in Country Music This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1979. Events January events January - An electrical fire erupts aboard a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART train traveling in the transbay tube the fire The year 1979 in radio involved some significant events Events September - KDWB-FM in Minneapolis Minnesota The year 1979 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Alexander Dityatin, USSR The year 1979 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1979. Events Notable releases Richard Garriott creates Akalabeth, a Computer role-playing game for the Apple See also 1978 in Australia, other events of 1979, 1980 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history. See also 1978 in Canada, other events of 1979, 1980 in Canada and the List of 'years in Canada'. See also 1978 in India, other events of 1979, 1980 in India and the Timeline of Indian history. Events January 2 - The lowest temperature recorded in Ireland in the 20th century -18 1979 in Malaysia 22 years of the nationhood Incumbents Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Sultan Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 3163900 Increase since 31/12/1978 -1300 (-0 Events Arts and literature Births Deaths July 28 - Steffen Ingebriktsen Toppe, politician ( Labour Party See also 1978 in Pakistan, 1979, Other events of 1979, 1980 in Pakistan, Timeline Pakistan, L2=worldwide events of 1979 See also 1978 in Singapore | Other events of 1979 | 1980 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore ---- Events Singapore See also 1978 in South Africa, other events of 1979, 1980 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history. Incumbents Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister - James Callaghan, Labour (until 4 May) Margaret 1 June - Rhodesia becomes Zimbabwe Rhodesia as an interim state States With Wide Recognition A Afghanistan - Democratic Republic of Afghanistan - Socialist People's Africa Algeria - President - # Rabah Bitat, President of Algeria ( 1978 - 1979 1978 religious leaders - Events of 1979 - 1980 religious leaders - Religious leaders by year ----- " 1979 " is a song by the American Alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins.

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Events of 1979 - Jan. ^. Feb. ^. March ^. April - May ^. June ^. July ^. Aug. - Sept. ^. Oct. ^. Nov. ^. Dec. - Undated ^. Ongoing ^. Fictional Births Deaths Nobel prizes - Templeton Prize See also - Notes - External links

Events of 1979

January

January 1 - United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the "International Year of the Child". New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the head of the Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations. Kurt Josef Waldheim ( 21 December 1918 – 14 June 2007) was an Austrian Diplomat and Politician. UNESCO proclaimed 1979 as the International Year of the Child. Many musicians donate to the "Music for UNICEF Concert" fund. The Music for UNICEF Concert A Gift of Song was a Benefit concert of Popular music held in the United Nations General Assembly in
January 1 - The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES

January 4 - The State of Ohio agrees to pay $675,000 to families of the dead and injured in the Kent State shootings. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 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 New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads IMPORTANT After careful consideration the title "Kent State Shootings" has been applied in this article rather than "Kent State Massacre
January 7 - Vietnam and Vietnam-backed Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially The Kingdom of Cambodia ( formerly known as Kampuchea (, transliterated: Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchea) is a country in South East An insurgency is a violent internal uprising against a sovereign government that lacks the organization of a revolution Phnom Penh ( Khmer: ភ្នំពេញ official Romanization Phnum Pénh; pʰnum pɯɲ is the Capital The Kingdom of Cambodia ( formerly known as Kampuchea (, transliterated: Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchea) is a country in South East Saloth Sar ( May 19, 1925 – April 15, 1998) also known as Pol Pot, was leader of the Communist movement known as Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area along the Thai border. The Khmer Rouge (ខ្មែរក្រហម Kmae Krɑhɑɑm was the Communist ruling political party of Cambodia &mdashwhich it renamed The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj
January 8 - The French tanker Betelgeuse explodes at the Gulf Oil terminal at Bantry in Ireland; 50 are killed. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army The Betelgeuse incident, also known as the Betelgeuse or Whiddy Island disaster occurred on 8 January 1979 at around 100 a Bantry (Beanntraí is a town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland, located on the N71 route at the head of Bantry Bay. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world
January 9 - The Music for UNICEF Concert is held at the United Nations General Assembly to raise money for UNICEF and promote the Year of the Child. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. The Music for UNICEF Concert A Gift of Song was a Benefit concert of Popular music held in the United Nations General Assembly in Membership For two articles dealing with membership in the General Assembly see General Assembly members The United Nations Children's Fund (or UNICEF) was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946 It is broadcast the following day in the United States and around the world. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Hosted by The Bee Gees, other performers include Donna Summer, ABBA, Rod Stewart and Earth, Wind & Fire. The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers — Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. Donna Summer (born LaDonna Adrian Gaines December 31, 1948) is an American Singer-songwriter and Musician who gained Roderick "Rod" David Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945 is a Singer and Songwriter born and raised in London England and currently Earth Wind & Fire is an African - American Funk band led by Maurice White that achieved worldwide success in the 1970s A soundtrack album was released.
January 16 - The Shah of Iran flees Iran with his family, relocating to Egypt after a year of turmoil. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics.
January 19 - Former U. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. S. Attorney General John N. Mitchell is released on parole after 19 months at a federal prison in Alabama. John Newton Mitchell (September 1913 &ndash November 9, 1988) was the first United States Attorney General ever to be convicted of illegal activities and Parole may have different meanings depending on the field and judiciary system
January 21 - The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Dallas Cowboys 35–31 in Super Bowl XIII played at the Miami Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National Super Bowl XIII was an American football game played on January 21, 1979 at the Orange Bowl in Miami Florida to decide the National The Miami Orange Bowl was a Stadium in the City of Miami, west of Downtown in Little Havana. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the
January 29 - Brenda Ann Spencer opens fire at a school in San Diego, California, killing 2 faculty members and wounding 8 students. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Brenda Ann Spencer (born April 3 1962 is a convicted American Murderer who carried out a Shooting spree at Cleveland Elementary School in San
January 31 - The police under directions of Jyoti Basu, Chief Minister of CPM led govt of West Bengal, surrounds and opens fire on unarmed refugee settlement of Morichjhapi island in Sunderbans, West Bengal, India. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Jyoti Basu (জ্যোতি বসু (born July 8, 1914) is a Communist politician from West Bengal India. West Bengal ( Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ Poshchim Bônggo poʃtʃim bɔŋgo is a state in eastern India. Morichjhanpi (alternatively Morichjhapi) is an island set in the Mangrove forests of the Sundarbans in West Bengal, India. The Sundarbans (সুন্দরবন Shundorbôn) is the largest single block of tidal halophytic Mangrove forest in the world West Bengal ( Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ Poshchim Bônggo poʃtʃim bɔŋgo is a state in eastern India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Hundreds killed but govt officially accepted 36 deaths.

February

February 1 - Convicted bank robber Patty Hearst is released from prison after her sentence is commuted by U. 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 Patricia Campbell Hearst (born February 20, 1954) now known as Patricia Hearst Shaw, is an American newspaper Heiress, S. President Jimmy Carter. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002
February 1 - Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returns to Tehran, Iran after nearly 15 years of exile. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Ayatollah ( Persian: آيت‌الله, âyato-llâh, from Arabic: آية الله, āyatu 'llāh, meaning 'the sign of Seyyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini ( Persian:, pronounced muːsæviː-je xomejniː}}( September 24, 1902 – June 3 1989 Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Exile means to be away from one's home (ie city state or country while either being explicitly refused permission to return and/or being threatened by prison or death upon return
February 3 - Khomeini creates the Council of the Islamic Revolution. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states The Iranian Revolution' (mostly known as the Islamic Revolution, Persian: انقلاب اسلامی Enghelābe Eslāmi was the Revolution that transformed
February 7 - Supporters of Khomeini take over the Iranian law enforcement, courts and government administration; the final session of the Iranian National Consultative Assembly is held. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince The Majlis of Iran ( Persian: مجلس شورای اسلامی lit
February 7 - Pluto moves inside Neptune's orbit for the first time since either was known to science. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Neptune ( English|AmE] ] is the eighth and farthest Planet from the Sun in the Solar System.
February 10-February 11 - The Iranian army mutinies and joins the Islamic Revolution. 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.
February 11 - Khomeini seizes power in Iran. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Seyyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini ( Persian:, pronounced muːsæviː-je xomejniː}}( September 24, 1902 – June 3 1989
February 12 - Prime Minister Hissène Habré starts the battle of N'Djamena in an attempt to overthrow Chad's President Félix Malloum. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Hissène Habré (born 1942 also spelled Hissen Habré, was the leader of Chad from 1982 until he was deposed in 1990 Chad (Tchad تشاد Tshād) officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a Landlocked country in Central Africa. General Félix Malloum or Félix Malloum Ngakoutou Bey-Ndi (born 1932 is a Chadian politician from the south
February 13 - The intense February 13, 1979 Windstorm strikes western Washington and sinks a 1/2-mile-long section of the Hood Canal Bridge. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed The February 13 1979 Windstorm is a natural phenomenon that took place on February 13, 1979 in Canada Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The Hood Canal Bridge is located in Washington state in the USA on State Route 104 and connects the Olympic Peninsula and the Kitsap Peninsula
February 14 - In Kabul, Muslim extremists kidnap the American ambassador to Afghanistan, Adolph Dubs, who is later killed during a gunfight between his kidnappers and police. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German } Kābul ( Persian and Pashto: کابل, IPA:) is the Capital and largest city of Afghanistan, with A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Adolph "Spike" Dubs ( August 4, 1920 - February 14, 1979) was the United States Ambassador to Afghanistan from May 13
February 14 - Following her 1972 sex reassignment surgery, musician Wendy Carlos legally changes her name from Walter. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Sex reassignment surgery (SRS gender reassignment surgery, or sex-change operation is a term for the Surgical procedures by which a person's physical Wendy Carlos (born Walter Carlos, November 14 1939 is an American Composer and electronic Musician. She later reveals this information in an interview in the May 1979 issue of Playboy Magazine. Playboy is an American Men's magazine, founded in Chicago Illinois, by Hugh Hefner and his associates which has grown into Playboy
February 15 - A suspected gas explosion rocks a bank in Warsaw killing 49. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Warsaw (Warszawa; also known by other names) is the Capital and Largest city of Poland.
February 17 - The People's Republic of China invades northern Vietnam, launching the Sino-Vietnamese War. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially The Sino–Vietnamese War, also known as the Third Indochina War, was a brief but bloody border war fought in 1979 between the People's Republic of China (PRC
February 18 - The Sahara Desert experiences snow for 30 minutes. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy The Sahara (الصحراء الكبرى aṣ-ṣaḥrā´ al-kubra, "The Great Desert" is the world's largest hot Desert and the world's second largest "Snowfall" redirects here For other uses see Snow (disambiguation or Snowfall (disambiguation.
February 22 - Saint Lucia becomes independent of the United Kingdom. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Saint Lucia (ˌseɪnt ˈluːʃɪə is an Island nation in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
February 26 - A total solar eclipse arcs over northern Canada, and a partial solar eclipse is visible over almost all of North America and Central America. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one Celestial object moves into the shadow of another Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one Celestial object moves into the shadow of another [1]

March

March 1 - Scotland votes narrowly for home rule, which is not implemented, and Wales votes against it. 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 Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
March 4 - The U. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth S. Voyager I spaceprobe photos reveal Jupiter's rings. The Voyager 1 spacecraft is a 722-kilogram robotic Space probe of the outer Solar system and beyond launched September 5, The planet Jupiter has a system of rings known as the rings of Jupiter or the Jovian ring system.
March 5 - Voyager I makes its closest approach to Jupiter at 172,000 miles. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a The Voyager 1 spacecraft is a 722-kilogram robotic Space probe of the outer Solar system and beyond launched September 5,
March 7 - Largest Magnetar, or Soft gamma repeater, event recorded. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus A magnetar is a Neutron star with an extremely powerful Magnetic field, the decay of which powers the emission of copious amounts of high-energy Electromagnetic A soft gamma repeater ( SGR) is an astronomical object which emits large bursts of Gamma rays and X-rays at irregular intervals
March 13 - Maurice Bishop leads a successful coup in Grenada. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Maurice Rupert Bishop ( May 29, 1944 &ndash October 19, 1983) was a Grenadian Grenada (grɪˈneɪdə is an Island nation that includes the southern Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea.
March 14 - In China, a Hawker Siddeley Trident crashes into a factory near Beijing, killing at least 200. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The Trident, model DH121 or HS121, was a British short/medium-range three-engined Airliner designed by De Havilland
March 17 - The Penmanshiel Tunnel in the UK collapses, killing two workers. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Penmanshiel Tunnel is a now-disused railway Tunnel near Grantshouse, Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland
March 25 - The first fully functional space shuttle orbiter, Columbia, is delivered to the John F. Kennedy Space Center, to be prepared for its first launch. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. NASA 's Space Shuttle, officially called the Space Transportation System ( STS) is the Spacecraft currently used by the United States Space Shuttle Columbia ( NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first spaceworthy Space shuttle in NASA 's The John F Kennedy Space Center ( KSC) is the NASA Space vehicle launch facility and Launch Control Center ( Spaceport) on
March 26 - In a ceremony at the White House, President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel sign a peace treaty. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. (מְנַחֵם בְּגִין Mieczysław Biegun Менахем Вольфович Бегин 16 August 1913 – 9 March 1992 was the sixth prime minister of the State of Israel For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
March 28 - A nuclear power plant accident at Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania, caused a partial meltdown. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Nuclear power is any Nuclear technology designed to extract usable Energy from atomic nuclei via controlled Nuclear reactions Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station is a civilian Nuclear power plant located on an island (Three Mile Island in the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg
March 28 - In Britain, Jim Callaghan's government loses a motion of confidence by 1 vote, forcing a general election. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Leonard James Callaghan Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, KG, PC (27 March 1912 – 26 March 2005 was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979 A Motion of Confidence is a motion of support proposed by a government in a Parliament or other assembly of elected representatives to give members of parliament (or
March 29 - Sultan Yahya Petra ibni Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim Petra, the 6th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, dies in office. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King In full Almarhum Al-Sultan Yahya Petra ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Ibrahim Petra, GCMG, ( December 10, 1917 - The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the highest ranking office created by the constitution of the federation of Malaysia For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and He is replaced by Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Mustain Billah ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayatuddin Al-Muadzam Shah, Sultan of Pahang. In full Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Mustain Billah ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayatuddin Al-Muadzam Shah (born October 24 Sultan (سلطان is an Islamic title with several historical meanings Pahang ( Jawi: ڨهڠ is the third largest state on Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River River
March 30 - Airey Neave, World War Two veteran and Conservative Northern Ireland spokesman, is killed by an Irish National Liberation Army bomb in the British House of Commons car park. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Airey Middleton Sheffield Neave, DSO, OBE, MC, (23 January 1916 &ndash 30 March 1979 was a British soldier barrister and politician Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of The Irish National Liberation Army ( INLA; Arm Saoirse Náisiúnta na hÉireann in Irish is an Irish Republican, Left-wing paramilitary organisation The House of Commons' is the Lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords
March 31 - The last British soldier (belonging to the Royal Navy) leaves the Maltese Islands, after 179 years of presence. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor The Armed forces of the United Kingdom, commonly known as the British Armed Forces or Her Majesty's Armed Forces, and sometimes legally the Armed Forces The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore known as the Senior Service) Malta declares its Freedom Day (Jum il-Helsien). Malta, officially the Republic of Malta (Repubblika ta' Malta is a European Microstate, comprising an Archipelago of three islands
March 31 - Gali Atari and Milk and Honey win the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 for Israel, with the song Hallelujah. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor The Eurovision Song Contest 1979 was the 24th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on March 31, 1979 in Jerusalem, Israel. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. "Hallelujah" ( Hebrew script: הללויה) was the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1979, performed in Hebrew by Gali

April

April 1 - Iran's government becomes an Islamic Republic by a 98% vote, overthrowing the Shah officially. 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 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Islamic Republic is the name given to several states in the Muslim world including the Islamic Republics of Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Mauritania Shah is an Iranian term for a Monarch (leader that has been adopted in many other languages
April 1-April 18 - Police lock Andreas Mihavecz in a holding cell in Bregenz, Austria, and forget him there without food or drink. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Andreas Mihavecz is an Austrian from Bregenz who holds the record of surviving the longest without any food or liquids Bregenz is the capital of Vorarlberg, the westernmost federal state of Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich
April 1- Nickelodeon Television Channel, a children's cartoon channel, launches as The Pinwheel Network. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) is an American Cable television network owned by Viacom International, founded in 1977 as Pinwheel The word cartoon has various meanings based on several very different forms of Visual art and Illustration. Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) is an American Cable television network owned by Viacom International, founded in 1977 as Pinwheel
April 2 - Sverdlovsk Anthrax leak: A Soviet biowarfare laboratory at Sverdlovsk accidentally releases airborne anthrax spores, killing 66 plus an unknown amount of livestock. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of The Sverdlovsk anthrax leak is an incident when Spores of Anthrax were accidentally released from a military facility in the city of Sverdlovsk (formerly and now The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Biological warfare (BW — known as a germ warfare, biological weapons and bioweaponry — is the use of any Pathogen ( Bacterium Between 1924 and 1991 Yekaterinburg Russia was also known as Sverdlovsk and in railway timetables it still is Anthrax is an acute Disease in humans and animals caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis which is highly lethal in some forms Livestock is the term used to refer (singularly or plurally to a Domesticated Animal intentionally reared in an agricultural setting to produce such as Food
April 10 - A tornado hits Wichita Falls, Texas, killing 42 people (the most notable of 26 that hit that day). Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Wichita Falls is a city in the state of Texas and the County seat of Wichita County Texas, United States.
April 11 - Tanzanian troops take Kampala, the capital of Uganda; Idi Amin flees. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Tanzania ˌtænzəˈniːə officially the United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya Kampala is the Capital city of Uganda. With a population of 1208544 (2002 it is the largest city in Uganda The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa. Idi Amin Dada (mid 1920s &ndash 16 August 2003 commonly known as Idi Amin, was a Ugandan military dictator and the President of Uganda
April 17 - Schoolchildren in the Central African Empire are arrested (and around 100 killed) for protesting against compulsory school uniforms. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Central Africa|Central African FederationThe Central African Republic ( CAR) République Centrafricaine ʀepyblik sɑ̃tʀafʀikɛn or Centrafrique) is a Landlocked School uniforms are common in primary and Secondary schools in many nations An African judicial commission later determines that Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa "almost certainly" took part in the massacre. Jean-Bédel Bokassa (ʒɑ̃ bedɛl bɔkasa 22 February 1921 &ndash 3 November 1996) also known as Bokassa I of Central Africa
April 20 - President Jimmy Carter is attacked by a swamp rabbit while fishing in his hometown Plains, Georgia. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 Dubbed the " Killer rabbit " attack by the media the Jimmy Carter rabbit incident involved a Swamp rabbit that caught press imagination after furiously trying For the computer security term see Phishing. Fishing is the activity of catching Fish. Plains is a city in Sumter County, Georgia, United States. The population was 637 at the 2000 census
April 23 - Fighting in London between the Anti-Nazi League and the Metropolitan Police's Special Patrol Group results in the death of protestor Blair Peach. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at The Anti-Nazi League (ANL was an organisation set up in 1977 on the initiative of the Socialist Workers Party with some sponsorship (and a few small financial donations from "Metropolitan Police" redirects here See also Metropolitan police. The Special Patrol Group ( SPG) was a controversial unit of the London Metropolitan Police. Clement Blair Peach ( 25 March 1946 - April 23 1979) was a New Zealand -born teacher who became a symbol of resistance when he died

May

May 1 - Greenland gets home rule. 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. Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat meaning "Land of the Greenlanders" Grønland is a self-governing Danish Province located between the Home rule refers to a demand that constituent parts of a state be given greater self-government within the greater administrative purview of the central government
May 4 - Conservatives win the British general election; Margaret Thatcher becomes the new prime minister. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Background Callaghan had succeeded Harold Wilson as Labour Prime Minister after the latter's surprise resignation in April 1976 Margaret Hilda Thatcher Baroness Thatcher LG, OM, PC, FRS (born 13 October 1925
May 8 - The Manchester, England Woolworth's in city centre is seriously damaged by fire; 10 shoppers die. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen 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 The F W Woolworth Company (often referred to as Woolworth's) was a retail company that was one of the original American five-and-dime stores
May 9 - Unabomber bomb injures Northwestern University graduate student John Harris. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
May 10 - The Federated States of Micronesia becomes self-governing. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. The Federated States of Micronesia is an Island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, north of Papua New Guinea.
May 21 - San Francisco gays riot after hearing the verdict for Dan White who assassinated Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Daniel James "Dan" White ( September 2, 1946 – October 21, 1985) was a former Democratic San Francisco supervisor George Richard Moscone (November 24 1929&ndashNovember 27 1978 (mɒsˈkoʊni was an American attorney and Democratic politician Harvey Bernard Milk (May 22 1930 – November 27 1978 was an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California as a member of the
May 25 - American Airlines Flight 191: In Chicago, a DC-10 crashes during takeoff at O'Hare International Airport, killing 271 on board and two people on the ground. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. American Airlines Flight 191 was a flight to Los Angeles International Airport from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
May 25 - John Spenkelink executed in Florida. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the First usage of electric chair in USA after the reintroduction of death penalty in 1976. Execution by electrocution (usually referred to after its method of implementation as the Electric Chair) is an execution method originating in the United States in which the Capital punishment, the death penalty or execution, is the Killing of a person by judicial process as Punishment. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
May 27 - Indianapolis 500: Rick Mears wins the race for the first time, and the second time for car owner Roger Penske. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American Rick Ravon Mears (born December 3, 1951 in Wichita Kansas) is a retired American race car driver Roger Penske (born February 20, 1937 in Shaker Heights Ohio) is the owner of the automobile racing team Penske Racing, the Penske

June

May 4: Thatcher

June 1 - Vizianagaram district is formed in Andhra Pradesh, India. 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 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Margaret Hilda Thatcher Baroness Thatcher LG, OM, PC, FRS (born 13 October 1925 Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Vizianagaram district (also Vijayanagaram district) is one of the northern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
June 1 - The first black-led government of Rhodesia in 90 years takes power, in succession to Ian Smith and under his power-sharing deal. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected 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
June 1 - The Seattle Supersonics won the NBA Championship against the Washington Bullets. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected The Seattle SuperSonics (also called the Seattle Sonics) were an American professional Basketball team based in Seattle Washington that played
June 2 - Pope John Paul II visits his native Poland, becoming the first Pope to visit a Communist country. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Pope Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland History See also History of the Papacy Catholics recognize the Pope as a successor to Saint Peter, who Jesus named as the "shepherd" and Communism is a Socioeconomic structure that promotes the establishment of an egalitarian, classless, stateless Society based
June 3 - A blowout at the Ixtoc I oil well in the southern Gulf of Mexico causes at least 600,000 tons (176,400,000 gallons) of oil to be spilled into the waters, the worst oil spill to date. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Ixtoc I was an exploratory oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, about south of the U The Gulf of Mexico ( Spanish: Golfo de México) is the ninth largest Body of water in the world Some estimate the spill to be 428 million gallons, making it the largest unintentional oil spill ever. For the fictional character see Oil Slick (Transformers. An oil spill is the release of a Liquid Petroleum Hydrocarbon into
June 3 - General elections are held in Italy. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering The Italian general elections of 1979 were held on 1979-06-03. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
June 4 - Joe Clark becomes Canada's 16th and youngest Prime Minister. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Charles Joseph "Joe" Clark PC CC AOE (born June 5 1939 is a Canadian Journalist, Politician, Statesman Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
June 4 - Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings takes power in Ghana after military coup in which General Akuffo is overthrown. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Flight Lieutenant ( Flt Lt in the RAF; FLTLT in the RAAF and RNZAF, F/L in the former RCAF) is a junior Jerry John Rawlings (born Jeremiah Rawlings John June 22, 1947 in Accra) was twice the Head of state of Ghana and was the 1st 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 Lieutenant General Frederick William Kwasi Akuffo ( March 21 1937 &ndash June 26 1979) was a soldier and politician
June 12 - Bryan Allen flies the man-powered Gossamer Albatross across the English Channel. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Bryan L Allen (born October 13, 1952 in Visalia California) is self-taught Hang glider pilot and bicyclist The Gossamer Albatross was a Human-powered aircraft built by American Aeronautical engineer Dr
June 18 - Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev sign the SALT II agreement in Vienna. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria.
June 20 - A Nicaraguan National Guard soldier kills ABC TV news correspondent Bill Stewart and his interpreter Juan Espinosa. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Nicaragua (ˌnɪkəˈrɑgwə officially the Republic of Nicaragua () is a representative democratic republic and the largest nation in Central America The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Bill Stewart was a Reporter for ABC news in the US who was summarily shot by Nicaraguan government forces while reporting in Managua in 1979 Other members of the news crew capture the killing on tape.
June 23 - Sydney: New South Wales Premier Neville Wran officially opens the Eastern Suburbs Railway. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Neville Kenneth Wran AC QC (born 11 October 1926 was the Premier of New South Wales from 1976 until 1986 See also Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra railway line Sydney The Eastern Suburbs Railway is a Commuter railway line in Sydney It operates as a shuttle between Central & Bondi Junction until full integration with the Illawarra Line during 1980. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar)
June 25 - Belgium: Supreme Allied Commander Alexander Haig escapes an assassination attempt by the Baader-Meinhof terrorist organization. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians 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 Supreme Allied Commander is the title held by the most senior commander within certain multinational military alliances Alexander Meigs Haig Jr (born December 2 1924 is a retired four-star General in the United States Army who served as the U The Red Army Faction or RAF ( German Rote Armee Fraktion) (in its early stages commonly known as Baader-Meinhof Group ''Gang'' was one

July

July 2 - The Susan B. Anthony dollar is introduced in the U. 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 Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Susan Brownell Anthony ( February 15, 1820 &ndash March 13, 1906) was a prominent American Civil rights leader who played S.
July 3 - U. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002
July 8 - Los Angeles passes its homosexual rights bill. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender social movements share related goals of social acceptance of Homosexuality, Bisexuality and Transgenderism Lesbian
July 9 - A car bomb destroys a Renault owned by "Nazi hunters" Serge and Beate Klarsfeld at their home in France. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. This is about the company for other uses see Renault (disambiguation. Serge (born September 17, 1935, Bucharest Romania) and Beate (born February 13, 1939, Berlin Germany) This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A note purportedly from ODESSA claims responsibility. ODESSA which stands for the German phrase O rganisation d er e hemaligen SS - A ngehörigen which in turn translates
July 11 - NASA's first orbiting space station Skylab begins its return to Earth, after being in orbit for 6 years and 2 months. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program Skylab was the first Space station the United States launched into orbit and the second space station ever visited by a human crew EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001
July 12 - Kiribati declares independence from the United Kingdom. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Kiribati or ( kirr-i-bas or KEE-ree-buhss ˈkiɾibas in Gilbertese) officially the Republic of Kiribati, is an Island nation located in 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 12 - A "Disco Demolition Night" publicity stunt goes awry at Comiskey Park, forcing the Chicago White Sox to forfeit their game against the Detroit Tigers. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Disco Demolition Night was a Promotional event that took place on July 12 1979 at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Comiskey Park (35th Street & Shields Avenue Chicago, Illinois) was the ballpark in which the Chicago White Sox played from 1910 to 1990 The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA
July 12 - Carmine Galante, boss of the Bonanno crime family, is assassinated. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Carmine Galante aka Lilo and Cigar ( February 21, 1910 – July 12, 1979) was the ranking Capo/ de facto street boss of The Bonanno crime family is one of the " Five Families " that controls Organized crime activities in New York City, United States, within
July 12 - A fire at a hotel in Saragossa, Spain leaves 72 dead. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging usually on a short-term basis Zaragoza, also called Saragossa in English, is the capital city of the Zaragoza province and of the autonomous community and former Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Worst hotel fire in Europe in decades.
July 16 - Iraqi President Hasan al-Bakr resigns and Vice President Saddam Hussein replaces him. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. General Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr ( Arabic أحمد حسن البكر) ( July 1, 1914 – October 4, 1982) was Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti ( Arabic: ar صدام حسين عبد المجيد التكريتي --> April 28 1937 &ndash December 30
July 17 - Nicaraguan president General Anastasio Somoza Debayle resigns and flees to Miami, Florida. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Nicaragua (ˌnɪkəˈrɑgwə officially the Republic of Nicaragua () is a representative democratic republic and the largest nation in Central America Anastasio ("Tachito" Somoza Debayle (anasˈtasjo soˈmosa ðeˈβaile ( December 5, 1925 &ndash September 17, 1980) was officially
July 19 - Maritza Sayalero of Venezuela wins Miss Universe, stage collapses after contestants and news photographers rushed to the throne of the new Miss Universe. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Maritza Sayalero (born Maritza Sayalero Fernández on February 16, 1961 in Caracas) was a Miss Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the .
July 19 - The Marxist Sandinistas take control of Nicaragua. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Marxism is the political philosophy and practice derived from the work of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The Sandinista National Liberation Front ( Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional) is a socialist Nicaraguan Political party. Nicaragua (ˌnɪkəˈrɑgwə officially the Republic of Nicaragua () is a representative democratic republic and the largest nation in Central America
July 19 - Maria de Lurdes Pintasilgo becomes prime minister of Portugal. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Ancestors Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula.
July 24 - The Soviet Union exchanges Gerald Brook for spies Peter and Helen Kroger with the United Kingdom. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 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 31 - Four hundred Iranian pilgrims are killed after clashes with Saudi security forces in Mecca. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi Mecca ˈmɛkə also spelled Makkah ˈmækə (in full Makkah Al-Mukarramah (Arabic mækːæ(t ælmʊkarˑamæ مكّة المكرمة, literally Honored

August

August 5 - The Polisario Front signs a peace treaty with Mauritania. 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 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. The Polisario, Polisario Front, or Frente Polisario, from the Spanish abbreviation of Frente Po pular de Li beración de Sa Mauritania (موريتانيا Mūrītāniyā officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country
August 9 - The first British nudist beach is established in Brighton. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus A nude beach (British English naturist or nudist beach) is a Beach where users are legally at liberty to be nude. Brighton ( is a town on the south coast of England and with its neighbour Hove, forms the city of Brighton and Hove.
August 9 - Raymond Washington, known for founding the Crips, today one of the largest, most notorious gangs in the United States, was shot and killed five months following his arrest for quadruple murder. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Raymond Lee Washington ( August 14, 1953 &ndash August 9, 1979) was an American criminal involved in Street crime The Crips are a primarily but not exclusively African American gang founded in Los Angeles California in 1969 mainly by 16-year-old Raymond The United States of America —commonly referred to as the (His killers have not yet been identified. )
August 10 - Michael Jackson releases his first breakthrough album Off The Wall. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire It sold 7 million copies in the United States alone, making it a 7x platinum album. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
August 14 - A freak storm during the Fastnet Race results in the death of 15 sailors. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures The Fastnet race is a famous offshore Yachting race. It is considered one of the classic offshore races
August 27 - Lord Mountbatten and 3 others are assassinated by the Provisional Irish Republican Army. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Admiral of the Fleet Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, KG, GCB, OM, GCSI, The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the He was a British admiral, statesman and an uncle of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. On the same day, the Warrenpoint ambush occurs, Provisional Irish Republican Army members attack a British Convoy at Narrow Water, County Down, killing 18 British soldiers. The Warrenpoint ambush,also known as the Warrenpoint massacre by media sources occurred on 27 August 1979 and was a Guerrilla action by the The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the County Down, ( Ulster Scots: Coontie Doun. is one of the nine counties that form the province of Ulster and one of six counties that form
August 28 - The death toll of the previous day's IRA bombing reaches five when Lady Dowager Brabourne, 82, dies in hospital as a result of her injuries. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital

September

September 1 - The 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. S. Pioneer 11 becomes the first spacecraft to visit Saturn, when it passes the planet at a distance of 21,000 km. Pioneer 11 was the second mission (after its sister probe Pioneer 10) to investigate Jupiter and the Outer solar system and the first to explore the planet A planet, as defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU is a celestial body Orbiting a Star or stellar remnant that is
September 7 - The Chrysler Corporation asks the United States government for $1 billion to avoid bankruptcy. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organization to pay their Creditors Creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against
September 7 - The Entertainment Sports Programing Network, known as ESPN, debuts. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to
September 9 - Norrie Paramor died
September 12 - Hurricane Frederic makes landfall at 10:00 p. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Norrie Paramor ( 15 May 1914 - 9 September 1979) is best known as a Record producer, but was also a Composer, Arranger Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Hurricane Frederic was the sixth Tropical cyclone, third hurricane and second major hurricane of the 1979 Atlantic hurricane season. m. on Alabama's Gulf Coast.
September 16 - Two families flee from East Germany by balloon. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state
September 20 - French paratroopers help David Dacko to overthrow Bokassa in the Central African Republic. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Paratroopers are Soldiers trained in Parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force. David Dacko ( March 24, 1930 &ndash November 20, 2003) was the first President of the Central African Republic (CAR from August Jean-Bédel Bokassa (ʒɑ̃ bedɛl bɔkasa 22 February 1921 &ndash 3 November 1996) also known as Bokassa I of Central Africa Central Africa|Central African FederationThe Central African Republic ( CAR) République Centrafricaine ʀepyblik sɑ̃tʀafʀikɛn or Centrafrique) is a Landlocked
September 22 - The South Atlantic Flash is observed near Bouvet Island, thought to be a nuclear weapons test. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians The Vela Incident (sometimes referred to as the South Atlantic Flash) was an as-yet unidentified double flash of Light detected by a United States Bouvet Island (Bouvetøya also historically known as Liverpool Island or Lindsay Island) is an uninhabited Sub-antarctic volcanic Island Nuclear weapons tests are experiments carried out to determine the effectiveness yield and explosive capability of Nuclear weapons Throughout the twentieth century most nations
September 30 - The Hong Kong MTR begins service with the opening of its Modified Initial System (aka Kwun Tong Line). Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders MTR, or Mass Transit Railway, is the Rapid transit Railway system in Hong Kong. The is one of the seven lines of the MTR network in Hong Kong.

October

October 1 - Nigeria terminates military rule, and the Nigerian Second Republic is established. 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 Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal The Second Republic was the republican government of Nigeria between 1979 and 1983 governed by the second republican constitution
October 1-October 6 - Pope John Paul II visits the United States. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Pope The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
October 2- Bob Marley's album "Survival" is released. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley OM (February 6 1945 – May 11 1981 was a Jamaican Musician, Singer-songwriter and Rastafarian
October 9 - Peter Brock wins the Bathurst 1000 by a record 6 laps, with a lap record on the last lap. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Peter Geoffrey Brock AM ( 26 February, 1945 – 8 September, 2006) otherwise known as "Peter Perfect" "The The Bathurst 1000 (currently officially known as the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000) is a touring car race held annually at Mount Panorama Circuit
October 14 - A major gay rights march in the United States takes place in Washington, DC, involving many tens of thousands of people. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender social movements share related goals of social acceptance of Homosexuality, Bisexuality and Transgenderism Lesbian The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
October 15 - Black Monday events, in which members of a political group sack a newspaper office, unfold in Malta. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the October 15, 1979, is referred to as Black Monday in Malta. The offices and printing rooms of Progress Press publisher of The Times of Malta
October 16 - A tsunami in Nice, France kills 23 people. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western A tsunami ((tsuːˈnɑːmi is a series of waves created when Nice (nis Niçard Occitan: Niça norm or Nissa, Italian: Nizza or Nizza Marittima, Greek This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
October 17 - The Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Baltimore Orioles to win the '79 World Series. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost
October 19 - 13 Marines die in a fire at Camp Fuji, Japan as a result of Typhoon Tip. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Camp Fuji is an installation of the United States Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. ^[1]
October 26 - Park Chung-hee, the President of South Korea, was assassinated by the KCIA director Kim Jaegyu
October 27 - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gains independence. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Park Chung-hee ( November 14, 1917 – October 26, 1979) was a former ROK Army general and the autocratic dictator of the Republic The President of the Republic of Korea is according to the Constitution head of state chief executive of the government and commander-in-chief of the armed forces The National Intelligence Service ( NIS) is the chief Intelligence agency of South Korea. Kim Jaegyu ( March 6, 1926 &ndash May 24, 1980) was a retired ROK Army Lieutenant General and intelligence officer Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles chain of the Caribbean Sea.

November

November 1 - Iran hostage crisis: Iranian Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini urges his people to demonstrate on November 4 and to expand attacks on United States and Israeli interests. 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 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi The Iran hostage crisis ( Persian: تصرف سفارت آمریکا was a diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States where 52 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Seyyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini ( Persian:, pronounced muːsæviː-je xomejniː}}( September 24, 1902 – June 3 1989 Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
November 2 - French police shoot gangster Jacques Mesrine in Paris. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Jacques Mesrine ( December 28, 1936 - November 2, 1979) was a French criminal who was also briefly active in the United States Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city
November 3 - In Greensboro, North Carolina, 5 members of the Communist Workers Party are shot to death and 7 are wounded by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis, during a "Death to the Klan" rally. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Ku Klux Klan ( KKK) is the name of several past and present secret domestic terrorist organizations in the United States, generally in the southern states that are The term neo-Nazism refers to post- World War II Political movements Social movements and ideologies seeking to revive Nazism,
November 4 - Iran hostage crisis begins: 3,000 Iranian radicals, mostly students, invade the U. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani The Iran hostage crisis ( Persian: تصرف سفارت آمریکا was a diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States where 52 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. S. Embassy in Tehran and take 90 hostages (53 of whom are American). Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of They demand that the United States send the former Shah back to Iran to stand trial. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
November 5 - The radio news program Morning Edition premieres on National Public Radio. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Morning Edition is an American Radio news program produced and distributed by National Public Radio (NPR
November 6 - At Montevideo, Uruguay, the International Olympic Committee adopts a resolution, whereby Taiwan Olympic and sports teams will participate with the name Chinese Taipei in future Olympics Games and international sports tournaments and championships. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Montevideo (monteβi'ðeo is the largest city the capital and chief port of Uruguay. Uruguay.(official full name in República Oriental del Uruguay;, Oriental Republic of Uruguay) is a country located in the southeastern part of South America Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. Chinese Taipei is the designated name used by the Republic of China (ROC, commonly known as Taiwan, to participate in some International The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games
November 7 - U. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat S. Senator Edward Moore Kennedy announces that he will challenge President Jimmy Carter for the 1980 Democratic presidential nomination. Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (born February 22 1932 is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party.
November 9 - The Carl Bridgewater murder trial ends with all four men found guilty. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all The Bridgewater Four was the collective name given to the quartet of men who were tried and found guilty of killing teenage paper boy Carl Bridgewater ( January 2 1965 James Robinson, 45, and 25-year-old Vincent Hickey are sentenced to life imprisonment with a recommended 25-year minimum for murder. 18-year-old Michael Hickey is also found guilty of murder and sentenced to indefinite detention. Patrick Molloy, 53, is found guilty on a lesser charge of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

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November 12 - Iran hostage crisis: In response to the hostage situation in Tehran, U. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days The Iran hostage crisis ( Persian: تصرف سفارت آمریکا was a diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States where 52 Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of S. President Jimmy Carter orders a halt to all oil imports into the United States from Iran. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 Petroleum ( L petroleum, from Greek πετρέλαιον, lit The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
November 14 - Iran hostage crisis: U. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca The Iran hostage crisis ( Persian: تصرف سفارت آمریکا was a diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States where 52 S. President Jimmy Carter issues Executive Order 12170, freezing all Iranian assets in the United States and U. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 Executive Order 12170 was issued by American president Jimmy Carter on 14 November, 1979 during the Iran hostage crisis. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the S. banks in response to the hostage crisis.
November 16 - Bucharest Metro Line One is opened, in Bucharest, Romania (from Timpuri Noi to Semanatoarea stations, 8. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published The Bucharest Metro ( Metroul Bucureşti in Romanian) is an underground urban railway network that serves the capital of Romania, Bucharest. Bucharest ( Romanian: Bucureşti) is the Capital city, industrial and commercial centre of Romania. Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania 63 km).
November 17 - Iran hostage crisis: Iranian leader Ruhollah Khomeini orders the release of 13 female and African American hostages being held at the U. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers The Iran hostage crisis ( Persian: تصرف سفارت آمریکا was a diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States where 52 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Seyyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini ( Persian:, pronounced muːsæviː-je xomejniː}}( September 24, 1902 – June 3 1989 African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa S. Embassy in Tehran. Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of
November 20 - A group of terrorists of around 200 militants occupy Mecca's Grand Mosque. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Juhayman ibn Muhammad ibn Sayf al-Otaibi (جهيمان بن محمد بن سيف العتيبي ( 1936 &ndash 9 January, 1980) was a militant who led the The Grand Mosque Seizure on November 20, 1979, was an armed attack and takeover by armed Islamic fundamentalist Dissidents of the Al-Masjid Mecca ˈmɛkə also spelled Makkah ˈmækə (in full Makkah Al-Mukarramah (Arabic mækːæ(t ælmʊkarˑamæ مكّة المكرمة, literally Honored Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām ( ar المسجد الحرام ʔælmæsʤɪd ælħaram "The Sacred Mosque" is the largest Mosque in the world They are driven out by French commandos (allowed into the city under these special circumstances despite their being non-Muslims) after bloody fighting that leaves 250 people dead and 600 wounded.
November 21 - After false radio reports from the Ayatollah Khomeini that the Americans had occupied the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the United States Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan is attacked by a mob and set afire, killing 4. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Seyyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini ( Persian:, pronounced muːsæviː-je xomejniː}}( September 24, 1902 – June 3 1989 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Grand Mosque Seizure on November 20, 1979, was an armed attack and takeover by armed Islamic fundamentalist Dissidents of the Al-Masjid Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām ( ar المسجد الحرام ʔælmæsʤɪd ælħaram "The Sacred Mosque" is the largest Mosque in the world Mecca ˈmɛkə also spelled Makkah ˈmækə (in full Makkah Al-Mukarramah (Arabic mækːæ(t ælmʊkarˑamæ مكّة المكرمة, literally Honored The United States of America —commonly referred to as the |name = Islamabad|native_name = |nickname = |settlement_type = Capital City |total_type Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and (see: Foreign relations of Pakistan)
November 23 - In Dublin, Ireland, Irish Republican Army member Thomas McMahon is sentenced to life in prison for the assassination of Lord Mountbatten. Pakistan is the second largest Muslim country in terms of population (behind Indonesia and its status as a declared nuclear power, being the only Islamic Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The Irish Republican Army ( IRA) (Óglaigh na hÉireann was a military organisation descended from the Irish Volunteers, established 25 November 1913 and who Thomas McMahon ( Irish: Tomás Mac Mathúna) (b 1948 in Monaghan Town, County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland) was a member Admiral of the Fleet Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, KG, GCB, OM, GCSI,
November 28 - Mount Erebus disaster: an Air New Zealand DC-10 crashes into Mount Erebus on a sightseeing trip, killing all 257 people on board. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Air New Zealand Flight 901 (TE901 was a scheduled Antarctic sightseeing flight from Auckland International Airport in New Zealand Air New Zealand Limited (, Air New Zealand is a scheduled passenger Airline based in Auckland, New Zealand, and the national Flag carrier Mount Erebus in Antarctica is the southernmost active Volcano on Earth

December

December 3 - Eleven fans are killed during a stampede for seats before The Who concert at the Riverfront Coliseum (now known as the U.S. Bank Arena) in Cincinnati, Ohio. 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 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. The primary lineup consisted of guitarist Pete Townshend US Bank Arena (known originally as the Riverfront Coliseum, and known later as The Crown and the Firstar Center) is an indoor arena located
December 3 - The United States dollar exchange rate with the Deutsche Mark falls to 1. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been In Finance, the exchange rates (also known as the foreign-exchange rate, forex rate or FX rate) between two currencies specifies how 7079 DM, the all-time low so far; this record will not be broken until November 5, 1987. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
December 4 - The Hastie fire in Kingston upon Hull, England, leads to the deaths of 3 boys and begins the hunt for Bruce George Peter Lee, the UK's most prolific killer. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Kingston upon Hull ( almost invariably referred 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
December 5 - Jack Lynch resigns as Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland; he is succeeded by Charles Haughey. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. John Mary "Jack" Lynch ( Irish: Seán Ó Loinsigh; 15 August 1917 &ndash 20 October 1999 was the fourth Taoiseach of Ireland, The Taoiseach (ˈtiːʃəx in English t̪ˠiːʃʲəx (plural Taoisigh ( or) in Irish) also referred to as An Taoiseach ( t̪ˠiːʃʲəx is the the
December 6 - The world premiere for Star Trek: The Motion Picture is held at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Star Trek The Motion Picture is a 1979 Science fiction film from Paramount Pictures. The Smithsonian Institution (smɪθsoʊnɪən is an educational and research institute and associated Museum complex administered and funded by the Government of Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
December 9 - The eradication of the smallpox virus is certified, making smallpox the first and to date only human disease driven to extinction. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Smallpox is an Infectious disease unique to humans caused by either of two virus variants named Variola major and Variola minor. A virus (from the Latin virus meaning Toxin or Poison) is a sub-microscopic infectious agent that is unable
December 21 - A ceasefire for Rhodesia is signed at London. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian A ceasefire (or truce) is a temporary stoppage of a War or any Armed conflict, where each side of the conflict agrees Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
December 24 - The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت,
December 24 - The first European Ariane rocket is launched. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes
December 26 - In Rhodesia, 96 Patriotic Front guerrillas enter the capital Salisbury to monitor a ceasefire that begins December 28. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence Harare (həˈrɑreɪ or /həˈrɑri/ formerly Salisbury) is the Capital of Zimbabwe. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of
December 27 - The Soviet Union seizes control of Afghanistan, and Babrak Karmal replaces overthrown and executed President Hafizullah Amin. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Babrak Karmal ( January 6, 1929 - December 3, 1996) was the third President of Afghanistan (1979 - 1986 during the period of the communist Hafizullah Amin ( حفيظ الله امين) ( August 1, 1929 – December 27, 1979) was the second President of Afghanistan

Undated

China becomes the first nation in the world to register 1 billion people in its population. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Conversely, the One Child Policy is implemented in China in this year. The one-child policy is the Population control policy (or planned birth policy of the People's Republic of China (PRC
VisiCalc becomes the first commercial spreadsheet program. VisiCalc was the first Spreadsheet program available for personal computers Commerce is a division of trade or production which deals with the exchange of goods and services from producer to final consumer A spreadsheet is a Computer application that simulates a paper worksheet
Guardian Angels civilian patrol group forms in New York City. The Guardian Angels is a non-profit international volunteer organization of unarmed citizen crime patrollers The City of New York
Sprengel Museum opens in Hanover, Germany. The Sprengel Museum in Hanover houses one of the most significant collections of Modern art in Germany. Hanover (i ( haˈnoːfɐ on the river Leine, is the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony ( Niedersachsen Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
Windsor Tower was built in Madrid, Spain. The Windsor Tower (in Spanish Torre Windsor) was built in 1979 in the financial center of Madrid, Spain. Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
The first usenet experiments were conducted by Tom Truscott and Jim Ellis of Duke University. Usenet, a Portmanteau of "user" and "network" is a world-wide distributed Internet discussion system Tom Truscott is a Computer scientist best known for creating Usenet with Jim Ellis, when both were Graduate students at Duke University James Tice Ellis ( 6 May 1956 &ndash 28 June 2001) was a Computer scientist best known as the co-creator of Usenet, along Duke University is a private Research University located in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
The Vauxhall Viva finishes production after 16 years and is replaced by the all-new Astra, which follows the current European trend of abandoning rear-wheel drive saloons for front-wheel drive hatchbacks on the small family car market. The Viva was produced by Vauxhall Motors in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979 See also Opel Astra, Holden Astra Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors
Ford launches the MK5 Cortina, which is little more than a facelift of the hugely successful MK4 that was launched three years ago. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following The Ford Cortina is a mid sized family car built by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982 Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Financially-troubled American carmaker Chrysler sells its European division to Peugeot. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 In the 1960s Chrysler sought to become a world producer of Automobiles The company had never had much success outside North America contrasting with Ford 's worldwide For the article about the bicycle manufacturer see Cycles Peugeot. The British-built Chrysler and French Simca models are all sold under the Talbot badge. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Talbot is an Automobile brand whose history is one of the industry's most complex
Mag Instrument puts its first flashlight on the market, the Maglite. Maglite (also spelled Mag-Lite was introduced in 1979. It is a brand of Flashlight manufactured by Mag Instrument Inc

Ongoing

The 1979 energy crisis occurred throughout this year, in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. The 1979 (or second) oil crisis in the United States occurred in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. The Iranian Revolution' (mostly known as the Islamic Revolution, Persian: انقلاب اسلامی Enghelābe Eslāmi was the Revolution that transformed
Historical peak year of worldwide per capita oil production. Per capita is a Latin phrase meaning for each head with Per meaning 'through' or 'by'
Cold War. Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the

Births

**1979 in other calendars**
Gregorian calendar	1979 MCMLXXIX
Ab urbe condita	2732
Armenian calendar	1428 ԹՎ ՌՆԻԸ
Bahá'í calendar	135 – 136
Berber calendar	2929
Buddhist calendar	2523
Burmese calendar	1341
Chinese calendar	4615/4675-12-3 (戊午年十二月初三日) — to — 4616/4676-11-13 (己未年十一月十三日)
Coptic calendar	1695 – 1696
Ethiopian calendar	1971 – 1972
Hebrew calendar	5739 – 5740
Hindu calendars
- Vikram Samvat	2034 – 2035
- Shaka Samvat	1901 – 1902
- Kali Yuga	5080 – 5081
Holocene calendar	11979
Iranian calendar	1357 – 1358
Islamic calendar	1399 – 1400
Japanese calendar	Shōwa 54 (昭和54年)
Korean calendar	4312
Thai solar calendar	2522
Unix time	283996800 – 315532799
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January-February

January 1 - Brody Dalle, Australian punk rock singer
January 1 - Koichi Domoto, Japanese entertainer (Kinki Kids)
January 1 - James McAvoy, Scottish Actor
January 2 - Morena Baccarin, Italo-Brazilian actress
January 3 - Francesco Bellissimo, Italian mangaka
January 6 - Bernice Liu, Hong Kong actress
January 7 - Bipasha Basu, Indian actress and model
January 10 - Chris Smith, 1/2 of rap duo Kris Kross
January 11 - Siti Nurhaliza, Malaysian singer
January 12 - Marián Hossa, Slovak ice hockey player
January 12 - Grzegorz Rasiak, Polish footballer
January 16 - Aaliyah, American singer (d. The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری ‎ Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays The, or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa ( Hirohito) from December 25, 1926 to The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King Unix time, or POSIX time, is a system for describing points in Time, defined as the number of seconds elapsed since Midnight Coordinated Universal New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Brody Dalle (born Bree Leslie Pucilowski on January 1, 1979 in Melbourne Australia) is a Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC is a famous performing artist in Japan He joined Johnny & Associates, a talent agency well-known for producing famous boy-band music groups such as SMAP, KinKi Kids is a Japanese popular group under Johnny & Associates. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC James Andrew McAvoy (ˈmækəvɔɪ born) is a Scottish stage and screen Actor known for his roles in Atonement, The Last King Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Morena Baccarin (born June 2 1979 is a Brazilian actress of Italian origins best known for her roles as Inara Serra in the short-lived An Italian Brazilian ( Italian: Ítalo-Brasiliano, Portuguese: Ítalo-Brasileiro) is a Brazilian citizen of full or partial Italian Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. is an Italian manga artist, Chef and famous Italian television personality transplanted in Japan. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Bernice Jan Liu, also known as Liu Bik-Yee ( (born January 6, 1979 in Prince Rupert, BC, Canada with family root Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Bipasha Basu ( Bengali: বিপাশা বসু, Hindi: बिपाषा बासु (born January 7 1979) is an Indian Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Kris Kross was a teenage rap duo of the early 1990s The duo is most famous for their 1992 hit " Jump," and their fashion styling—consisting Kris Kross was a teenage rap duo of the early 1990s The duo is most famous for their 1992 hit " Jump," and their fashion styling—consisting Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Dato' Siti Nurhaliza binti Tarudin DIMP JSM SAP PMP AAP (born January 11, 1979) is a multiple-award winning Malaysian pop Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Marián Hossa (born January 12 1979) is a Slovak professional Ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Detroit Red Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Grzegorz Rasiak ( pron ˈgʐɛgɔʂ ˈraɕak Gzhegosh Rashak born 12 January 1979 in Szczecin, is a Polish international footballer Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16 1979 – August 25 2001 better known as Aaliyah (əˈliːə was a Grammy -nominated American Singer 2001)
January 17 - Sharon Chan, Hong Kong actress
January 18 - Jay Chou, Taiwanese singer and producer
January 18 - Paulo Ferreira, Portuguese footballer
January 20 - Rob Bourdon, American drummer (Linkin Park)
January 20 - Asaka Kubo, Japanese gravure idol of 20th Century
January 21 - Brian O'Driscoll, Irish rugby union player
January 23 - Larry Hughes, American basketball player
January 24 - Tatyana Ali, American actress
January 27 - Rosamund Pike, British actress

February 1 - Julie Augustyniak, American soccer player
February 2 - Yuichi Tsuchiya, Japanese actor
February 8 - Martin Rowlands, Irish footballer
February 9 - Zhang Ziyi, Chinese actress and model
February 9 - Irina Slutskaya, Russian figure skater
February 11 - Brandy Norwood, American singer
February 12 - Antonio Chatman, National Football League player
February 12 - Jesse Spencer, Australian actor
February 13 - Rafael Marquez, Mexican footballer who plays for F.C Barcelona
February 13 - Mena Suvari, American actress
February 15 - Gordon Shedden, Scottish race car driver
February 16 - Valentino Rossi, Italian motorcycle racer
February 19 - Mariana Ochoa, Mexican singer and actress
February 21 - Jennifer Love Hewitt, American actress and singer
February 21 - Carly Colón, Puerto Rican professional wrestler
February 22 - Patrick Merrill, Canadian lacrosse player
February 25 - László Bodnár‎, Hungarian footballer

March-April

March 4 - Ben Fouhy, New Zealand flatwater canoeist
March 4 - Geoff Huegill, Australian swimmer
March 4 - John Lawler (John Fratelli), Scottish singer (The Fratellis)
March 5 - Tang Gonghong, Chinese weightlifter
March 6 - Erik Bedard, Canadian pitcher
March 8 - Tom Chaplin, British singer (Keane)
March 9 - Melina Perez, American professional wrestler
March 11 - Benji Madden and Joel Madden, twins from Good Charlotte
March 12 - Pete Doherty, British singer and guitarist (The Libertines and Babyshambles)
March 14 - Nicolas Anelka, French footballer
March 17 - Samoa Joe, American wrestler
March 18 - Adam Levine, American singer (Maroon 5)
March 25 - Traxamillion, American producer rapper
March 25 - Gorilla Zoe, rapper
March 26 - Jason McGill, American writer
March 30 - Norah Jones, American musician

April 4 - Heath Ledger, Australian actor (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Sharon Chan Man Chi (Chinese 陳敏之 Pinyin: Chen Minzhi born January 17 1979 is a Hong Kong actress/model Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Jay Chou ( (born January 18 1979 is a Taiwanese musician singer producer actor and director who has won the World Music Award three times Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Paulo Renato Rebocho Ferreira, OIH, commonly known as Paulo Ferreira, ( pron Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Robert Gregory Bourdon (born January 20, 1979) is an American musician, who is currently the Drummer and one of the founders of the Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. is the lead vocal singer of the group A+Jyuc. She currently belongs to the show-business production company PLATINUM-S, and is a former member of Pyw-A Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Brian Gerald O'Driscoll ( Irish name: Brian Gearóid Ó hEidirsceoil) born 21 January 1979 is an Irish professional Rugby union player Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Larry Hughes (born January 23 1979 in St Louis Missouri) is an American professional Basketball player who plays Point guard Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Tatyana Marisol Ali (born January 24, 1979) is an American Actress and R&B Singer, best known for her role as Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Rosamund Pike (born 27 January 1979) is an English actress. She is perhaps best known for her portrayals of Bond Villainess Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Julie Ann Augustyniak (born Norfolk VA, February 1, 1979) is an American Soccer player who played for the Atlanta Beat Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Yuichi Tsuchiya (土屋裕一 Tsuchiya Yūichi, born February 6 1979 in Yamanashi Prefecture is a Japanese actor and Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Martin Charles Rowlands (born February 8 1979 in Hammersmith, London) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for QPR. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Zhang Ziyi (born February 9, 1979, in Beijing) is one of the best-known Golden Globe -nominated Chinese Film Actresses Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Irina Eduardovna Slutskaya (Ири́на Эдуа́рдовна Слу́цкая pronounced /iˈrinɑ ˈslutskɑæ/ "i-Ree-nah Sloots-kah-yah" (born February 9, 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 Antonio Tavaras Chatman (born February 12, 1979 in Jackson Alabama) is an American football Wide receiver and Punt returner Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Jesse Gordon Spencer (born 12 February 1979) is an Australian Actor. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Rafael Márquez Álvarez (born February 13 1979 in Zamora Michoacán) is a Mexican football centre back and Defensive midfielder Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Fútbol Club Barcelona ( Catalan fudˈbɔɫ ˌklup bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish ˈfutβol ˌkluβ baɾθeˈlona known familiarly as Barça (Spanish ˈbaɾsa Catalan Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Mena Adrienne Suvari (born February 13, 1979) is an American Actress, model, Fashion designer and Spokeswoman. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Gordon Shedden (born 15 February 1979 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish Auto racing driver Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Valentino Rossi (born February 16 1979 in Urbino) is an Italian professional motorcycle racer and multiple MotoGP World Champion Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Jennifer Love Hewitt (born February 21, 1979) is an American Actress and Singer-songwriter. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Carlos Edwin "Carly" Colón Jr Currently he is one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions with his brother Primo Colón on SmackDown Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Patrick Merrill (b February 22, 1979 in Montreal Quebec) is a lacrosse player for the New York Titans in the National Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor László Bodnár (born 25 February 1979 in Mátészalka) is a Hungarian Football (soccer defender. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Ben Fouhy (born 4 March 1979 Taumarunui) is New Zealand's top flatwater canoer. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Geoffrey Huegill (born 4 March 1979 in Gove, Northern Territory) to an Australian father and a Thai mother is a swimmer from Australia who won a bronze Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth John Lawler is a University of Michigan -based general linguist who is perhaps best known to the wider public for his role in creating the Chomskybot. The Fratellis are an Alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Tang Gonghong ( born March 5, 1979 in Yantai) is a female Chinese weightlifter who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Érik Joseph Bédard (eʁik beˈdɑʁ baydar) (born March 6, 1979 in the Ottawa suburb of Navan Ontario, Canada) Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Thomas Oliver Chaplin (born March 8, 1979) is the lead singer of the English piano - rock band, Keane. Keane (kiːn are an English Piano rock band, first established in Battle, East Sussex in 1995, and taking their current Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Melina Nava Perez (born March 9 1979 better known simply as Melina, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Benjamin Levi Madden (born Benjamin Levi Combs on March 11, 1979) is the Guitarist and backup vocalist of the band Good Joel Reuben Madden (born Joel Ryan Reuben Combs on March 11, 1979) is an American singer and the Lead vocalist for the band Good Charlotte Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf Maryland that formed in 1996 Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving The Libertines were an English Indie rock band Formed in London in 1997 by frontmen Pete Doherty (vocals/rhythm guitar and Carl Barât (vocals/lead This article is about the band Babyshambles For the song see Babyshambles (song Babyshambles are an English Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Nicolas Anelka (born March 14, 1979 in Versailles, France) is a French football Striker who plays for Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Nuufolau Joel Seanoa (born March 17 1979 Before becoming a wrestler Seanoa worked as a Mortgage broker. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Adam Noah Levine (born March 18 1979) is an American Singer - Songwriter and Guitarist. Maroon 5 is a Grammy Award -winning American Pop rock band Formed with only two members at the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts and expanded Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Traxamillion is a hip hop producer from San Jose California. He has become one of the most watched producers in the industry with hits such as Keak da Sneak's Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Alonzo Mathis (born November 29 1980) better known by his Stage name Gorilla Zoe, is an American hip hop artist from Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Jason McGill (born 1965 is the Managing Director of York City, an English football club founded in 1922 based in York. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar on March 30 1979) is an American Singer-songwriter, Pianist, Keyboardist Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Heath Andrew Ledger (4 April 1979 – 22 January 2008 was an Australian television and film actor 2008)
April 8 - Alexi Laiho, Finnish guitarist for (Children of Bodom)
April 10 - Rachel Corrie, American activist (d. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho (Markku Uula Aleksi Laiho (Born April 8 1979 is the composer and lead Guitarist for the bands Children of Bodom (where he Children of Bodom is a Finnish Melodic death metal band from Espoo, Finland formed in 1993 Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Rachel Corrie ( April 10, 1979 &ndash March 16, 2003) was an American member of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM 2003)
April 10 - Tsuyoshi Domoto, Japanese entertainer (Kinki Kids)
April 10 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor, British singer
April 10 - Dre, American producer
April 11 - Michel Riesen, Swiss ice hockey player
April 12 - Claire Danes, American actress
April 12 - Jennifer Morrison, American actress
April 13 - Baron Davis, NBA player
April 14 - Pierre Roland, Indonesian actor
April 17 - Sung Si Kyung, South Korean pop/ballad singer
April 18 - Michael Bradley, American basketball player
April 18 - Yusuke Kamiji, Japanese actor
April 19 - Kate Hudson, American actress
April 19 - Antoaneta Stefanova, Bulgarian chess player
April 21 - James McAvoy, Scottish actor
April 22 - Daniel Johns, Australian musician (Silverchair)
April 23 - Lauri Ylönen, Finnish singer (The Rasmus)
April 23 - Jaime King, American actress
April 23 - Yana Gupta, Indian actress of Czech origin
April 26 - Janne Wirman, Finnish keyboardist for the band (Children of Bodom)
April 27 - Travis Meeks, American musician (Days of the New)
April 28 - Bahram Radan, Iranian actor
April 30 - Casey Mongoven, American composer
April 30 - Al Lewis, American actor

May-June

May 1 - Mauro Bergamasco, Italian rugby player
May 2 - Jason Chimera, Canadian ice hockey player
May 2 - Roman Lyashenko, Russian ice hockey player (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama is a performing artist in Japan. Tsuyoshi along with Kōichi Dōmoto, form a popular group in Japan. KinKi Kids is a Japanese popular group under Johnny & Associates. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor (born 10 April 1979) is a multi- platinum selling British pop Singer and Songwriter Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama This article is about the Miami producer and should not be confused with Dr Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Michel Riesen (b April 11, 1979 in Oberbalm, Switzerland) is a professional Ice hockey winger, playing for HC Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is a Golden Globe Award -winning and Emmy Award -nominated American Film Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Jennifer Marie Morrison (born April 12, 1979) is an American Actress, model and Film producer. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Baron Walter Louis Davis. (born April 13 1979 in Los Angeles California) is an American professional Basketball player who currently plays for the Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Pierre Roland who was born Pierre Roland Christy in Jakarta Indonesia on 14 April 1979, is an Indonesian actor Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Sung Si Kyung (성시경 (born April 17, 1979) is a K-pop ballad singer Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Michael Thomas Bradley (born April 18 1979, in Worcester Massachusetts) is an American professional Basketball player who currently Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. is a Japanese actor Biography Kamiji graduated from Yokohama Senior High School Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Kate Garry Hudson (born April 19, 1979) is an American Film actress. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Antoaneta Stefanova (Антоанета Стефанова (born April 19, 1979) is a Bulgarian Chess grandmaster, and a former Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) James Andrew McAvoy (ˈmækəvɔɪ born) is a Scottish stage and screen Actor known for his roles in Atonement, The Last King Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Daniel Paul Johns (born April 22, 1979) is an Australian vocalist, Composer, Guitarist, and Pianist, best known Silverchair is an Australian Alternative rock band. The band formed as Innocent Criminals in Newcastle, New South Wales, in 1992 Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lauri Johannes Ylönen (born April 23, 1979 in Helsinki, Finland) is the frontman of the Finnish Alternative rock The Rasmus is a Finnish rock band that formed in 1994 in Helsinki while the band members were still in high school Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Jaime King (born 23 April 1979 in Omaha Nebraska) is an American film actress and model. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Yana Gupta (born Jana Synková on April 23 1979 at Brno, height 5'8" - 1 Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Janne Viljami "Warman" Wirman (born April 26 1979) is a Finnish Musician; he is the Keyboardist for the bands Children of Bodom is a Finnish Melodic death metal band from Espoo, Finland formed in 1993 Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Travis "Maestro" Meeks (born April 27, 1979 in Jeffersonville, Indiana) is an American Days of the New is a World music rock band from Charlestown Indiana (later relocated to Louisville Kentucky) formed in 1995 Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Bahram Radan ( is an award-winning Iranian actor, referred to in the West as the Iranian Brad Pitt Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Casey Patrick Mongoven (born April 30, 1979) is an American Composer who works with Fibonacci numbers and the Golden ratio Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Al Lewis may refer to Al Lewis (lyricist Al Lewis (actor Al Lewis (newspaper columnist Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Mauro Bergamasco (born 1 May 1979) is an Italian Rugby union footballer Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Jason Chimera (born 2 May, 1979 in Edmonton Alberta) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Roman Lyashenko ( May 2, 1979 – July 5, 2003) was a Russian Ice hockey player 2003)
May 4 - Wes Butters, British broadcaster
May 6 - Kerry Ellis, English actress
May 9 - Rosario Dawson, American actress
May 9 - Pierre Bouvier, Canadian musician
May 12 - Adrian Serioux, Canadian footballer
May 13 - Carl Philip, Prince of Sweden
May 18 - Mariusz Lewandowski, Polish footballer
May 19 - Andrea Pirlo, Italian footballer
May 22 - Maggie Q, American actress
May 24 - Tracy McGrady, American basketball player
May 25 - Jonny Wilkinson, British rugby union player
May 26 - Ashley Massaro, American professional wrestler and model
May 29 - Casey Sheehan, American soldier (Son of anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan) (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Wes Butters (born Wesley Lee-Butters in Salford Greater Manchester, 4 May 1979) is a radio broadcaster formerly of BBC Radio 1 Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Kerry Ellis (born May 6, 1979) is a British stage actress who recently starred as Elphaba in the West End production of the musical Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Rosario Dawson (born May 9 1979 is an American Actress and Singer. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Pierre Charles Bouvier (born 9 May 1979) is a French Canadian musician who is best known as the lead singer for Pop punk band Simple Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Adrian Serioux (born May 12, 1979 in Scarborough, Ontario) is a Canadian international soccer player of Trinidadian Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Mariusz Lewandowski ( pron ˈmarjuʂ lɛvanˈdɔfski born on May 18, 1979 in Legnica, Poland) is a professional Polish Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Andrea Pirlo, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI, (born May 19, 1979 in Flero, Lombardy) is an Italian World Cup and Champions Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Margaret Denise Quigley, better known as Maggie Q ( born May 22, 1979) is an American Actress and former fashion model Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr (born May 24 1979 in Bartow Florida) is an American professional Basketball player currently positioned at starting Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Jonathan Peter Wilkinson OBE (born 25 May 1979 in Frimley, Surrey) is an English Rugby union player and member of the England national team Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Ashley Marie Massaro She was a contestant on the fifteenth season of Survivor in the People's Republic of China, but was the second contestant Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Casey Austin Sheehan ( May 29 1979 &ndash April 4 2004) was a Specialist in the United States Army who was killed by enemy 2004)
May 29 - Brian Kendrick American Professional wrestler

May 30 - Mike Bishai, Canadian ice hockey player

June 5 - Pete Wentz, American bassist and lyricist (Fall Out Boy)
June 6 - Shanda Sharer, murder victim (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Brian David Kendrick Together they also held the World Tag Team Championship for a brief period Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Mike Bishai (born May 30 1979 in Edmonton Alberta) is a professional Ice hockey centre who currently plays for Jokerit Helsinki in the Finnish Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III (born June 5, 1979) is an American Musician and Songwriter, most famous for his work with the Fall Out Boy is an American Pop punk band from Wilmette, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago) that formed in 2001 Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year The murder of Shanda Renee Sharer ( June 6, 1979 - January 11, 1992) involved a young girl who was Tortured and Burned to 1992)
June 8 - Pete Orr, Canadian baseball player
June 9 - Émilie Loit, French tennis player
June 12 - Robyn, Swedish singer-songwriter
June 13 - Nila Håkedal, Norwegian beach volleyball player
June 16 - Ari Hest, American singer-songwriter
June 18 - Chris Neil, a Canadian NHL hockey player. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Peterson Thomas "Pete" Orr (born June 8, 1979 in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada) is a Major League Baseball Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Émilie Loit (born June 9, 1979) is a French professional female tennis player. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Robin Miriam Carlsson, better known by her Stage name Robyn (born June 12, 1979) is a Swedish pop Singer-songwriter Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Nila Ann Håkedal (born on June 13 1979 in Kristiansand) is a Norwegian Beach volleyball player Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Ari Hest is an American Singer-songwriter and a native of Riverdale Ari has completed the recording of his seventh album "The Break-In" with producer Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Chris Neil (born June 18 1979 in Markdale, Ontario) is a Canadian right winger for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America
June 18 - Yumiko Kobayashi, Japanese seiyu (voice actress)
June 19 - John Duddy, Irish boxer
June 22 - Sandra Klösel, German tennis player
June 23 - LaDainian Tomlinson, American football player
June 24 - Craig Shergold, British cancer patient
June 24 - Petra Nemcova, Czech fashion model
June 28 - Randy McMichael, American football player
June 29 - Barış Akarsu, Turkish rock musician (d. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries is a female Seiyū who was born in Yōkaichiba, Chiba Prefecture. A is a Japanese vocal actor Seiyū work in Radio, Television, and movies; they perform voice-overs for non-Japanese movies they provide narration and they Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. This article is about John Duddy the Irish boxer For the Scottish murderer see Massacre of Braybrook Street. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Sandra Klösel (born June 22, 1979 in Oberkirch, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany) is a professional Female tennis player Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish LaDainian Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is an American football player who currently plays Running back for the San Diego Chargers Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Craig Shergold (born 24 June 1979) is a British former Cancer patient who is most famous for receiving over 35 million Greeting cards Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Petra Němcová (ˈnjɛmtsovaː pronounced NYEMtzovah; born 24 June 1979 in Karviná, Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic) is a fashion Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Randy Montez McMichael (born June 28, 1979 in) is an American football Tight end for the St Louis Rams of the National Football Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Barış Akarsu ( June 29, 1979 Amasra, Zonguldak - July 4, 2007 Bodrum, Muğla) was a Turkish 2007)
June 29 - Marleen Veldhuis, Dutch swimmer
June 30 - Rick Gonzalez, Hispanic-American actor

July-August

July 3 - Ludivine Sagnier, French model and actress
July 5 - Amélie Mauresmo, French tennis player
July 5 - Shane Filan, Westlife
July 7 - Gucci Mane African American rapper
July 9 - Ella Koon, Hong Kong actress
July 14 - Axel Teichmann, German cross-country skier
July 15 - Travis Fimmel, Australian fashion model and actor
July 16 - Kinya Kotani, Japanese singer
July 18 - Rick Baxter, American politician
July 21 - David Carr, American football player
July 24 - Lee Si-yeon, South Korean actress
July 24 - Stat Quo, American rapper
July 24 - Rose Byrne, Australian actress
July 26 - Johnson Beharry, British recipient of the Victoria Cross
July 26 - Tamyra Gray, American singer
July 26 - Peter Sarno, Canadian ice hockey player
July 27 - Jorge Arce, Mexican boxer
July 27 - Shannon Moore, American professional wrestler
July 30 - Graeme McDowell, Northern Irish professional golfer
July 30 - Ian Watkins, lead singer of the band Lostprophets
August 1 - Honeysuckle Weeks, British Actress
August 1 - Jason Momoa, American Actor
August 3 - Evangeline Lilly, Canadian actress
August 5 - David Healy, Northern Irish footballer
August 8 - Azumi Kawashima, Japanese idol and AV idol
August 10 - Joanna Garcia, American actress
August 10 - Ted Geoghegan, American screenwriter
August 11 - Bubba Crosby, American baseball player
August 13 - Taizō Sugimura, Japanese politician
August 16 - Sarah Balabagan, Filipina prisoner and singer
August 19 - Oumar Kondé, Swiss footballer
August 24 - Elva Hsiao, Taiwanese singer
August 26 - Jamal Lewis, American football player
August 26 - Cristian Mora, Ecuadorian footballer
August 27 - Giovanni Capitello, American filmmaker/actor
August 28 - Robert Hoyzer, German football referee
August 28 - Yuki Maeda, Japanese singer
August 30 - Tavia Yeung, Hong Kong actress
August 30 - Niki Chow, Hong Kong actress
August 31 - Mickie James, American professional wrestler

September-October

September 1 - Neg Dupree, Neg's Urban Sports
September 2 - Ron Ng, Hong Kong actor
September 4 - Maxim Afinogenov, Russian ice hockey player
September 5 - John Carew, Norwegian footballer
September 5 - Stacey Dales, Canadian basketball player and sportscaster
September 6 - Ned Collette, Australian singer and musician
September 8 - Pink, American singer
September 12- Jay McGraw, Son of tv psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw
September 13 - Ivan Miljković, Serbian volleyball player
September 14 - Stuart Fielden, English rugby league player
September 15 - Amy Davidson, American actress
September 17 - Akin Ayodele, American football player
September 18 - Alison Lohman, American actress
September 19 - Noémie Lenoir, French supermodel
September 20 - David Long, American author
September 23 - Kevin Michael Reed, American photographer
September 24 - Justin Bruening, American actor and model
September 24 - Erin Chambers, American actress
September 28 - Bam Margera, American skateboarder
September 30 - Clio-Danae Othoneou, Greek actress, musician and pianist

October 1 - Rudi Johnson, American football player
October 1 - Marko Stanojevic, English-born Italian rugby player
October 3 - John Hennigan, American professional wrestler
October 3 - Daniel Hollie, American professional wrestler
October 3 - Matt Davis (comedian), American stand up comedian
October 4 - Rachael Leigh Cook American actress
October 7 - Susan Eldridge, American supermodel
October 9 - Vernon Fox, National Football League player
October 9 - Brandon Routh, American actor
October 10 - Mýa, American singer and actress
October 10 - Wu Zun, Bruneian actor, model, and singer
October 11 - Gabe Saporta, frontman of band Cobra Starship
October 13 - Ryan Malcolm, Canadian singer
October 13 - Mamadou Niang, Senegalese Soccer Player
October 14 - Stacy Keibler, American professional wrestler
October 16 - Erin Brown, actress
October 17 - Kimi Räikkönen, Finnish race car driver
October 20 - Paul O'Connell, Irish rugby player
October 23 - Vanessa Petruo, German pop singer
October 23 - Jorge Solis, Mexican professional boxer
October 24 - Ben Gillies, Australian Drummer
October 28 - Martin Skoula, Czech ice hockey player
October 30 - Yukie Nakama, Japanese actress

November-December

November 1 - Coco Crisp, American baseball player
November 1 - Milan Dudić‎, Serbian footballer
November 3 - Tim McIlrath, American singer and songwriter (Rise Against)
November 4 - Audrey Hollander, American pornographic actress
November 6 - Lamar Odom, American basketball player
November 6 - Myolie Wu, Hong Kong actress
November 7 - Jon Peter Lewis, American singer and songwriter
November 8 - Aaron Hughes, Northern Irish footballer
November 12 - Cote de Pablo, Chilean actress
November 13 - Ron Artest, National Basketball Association player
November 14 - Mavie Hörbiger, German actress
November 17 - Matthew Spring, English footballer
November 20 - Ericson Alexander Molano, Colombian gospel singer
November 21 - Kim Dong Wan, South Korean singer and actor
November 22 - Mohammad Tanzeel-ul-siddiqi al-husaini, Pakistani author
November 22 - Chris Doran, Irish singer
November 23 - Kelly Brook, English actress/model
November 27 - Ricky Carmichael, American Motocross Champion
November 28 - Jamie Korab, Canadian curler
November 28 - Hakeem Seriki, a. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Magdalena Johanna Maria ("Marleen" Veldhuis (born June 29, 1979 in Borne) is a professional Swimmer from the Netherlands Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Rick Gonzalez (born June 30, 1979) is an American Actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films Coach Carter, Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Ludivine Sagnier (born July 3, 1979) is a French actress and model. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Amélie Simone Mauresmo (ameli simɔn moʀɛsmo in French born July 5 1979 is a French professional Tennis player Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Shane Steven Filan (born 5 July 1979) is a singer in the Irish pop band Westlife. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Radric Davis, better known by his Stage name Gucci Mane, is an American rapper. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Ella Koon is Hong Kong based ethnic Chinese Cantopop Singer, actress and model. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Axel Teichmann (born July 14, 1979 in Ebersdorf today Saalburg-Ebersdorf) is a German Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Travis Fimmel (born July 15 1979 near Echuca Victoria, Australia) is an Australian Fashion model and Actor who currently Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and is a male singer and actor from Japan His songs were made into theme songs for the hit anime Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle and Gravitation. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Rick Baxter is a businessman and politician from the US state of Michigan. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World David Carr (born July 21, 1979 in) is an American football Quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Lee Si-yeon (born Lee Dae-hak, July 24, 1979) is a South Korean Transsexual Actress and model. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Stanley Benton, better known as Stat Quo, is an American rapper signed to Eminem 's Shady Records and Dr Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Rose Judith Esther Byrne (born July 24 1979) is a Golden Globe -nominated Australian actress. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Lance-Corporal Johnson Gideon Beharry VC (born 26 July 1979, in Grenada) of the 1st Battalion Princess of Wales's Royal See below the section "Separate Commonwealth awards" Note that since Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Tamyra Monica Gray (born July 26, 1979 in Takoma Park Maryland) is an American actress and singer best known for her rise to fame as one of the finalists Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Peter Sarno (b July 26, 1979 in Toronto, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey forward Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Jorge Arce (pronounced "ar-se" born July 27, 1979 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico) was a world champion in the light flyweight Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Shannon Brian Moore is an American professional wrestler best known for his work with World Championship Wrestling (WCW as a member of 3 Count Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Amateur wins (6 1996 Ulster Boys Championship 1999 Irish Youths Championship 2000 Irish Amateur Close Championship Irish Youths Championship Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Ian David Karslake Watkins (born July 30, 1977 in Pontypridd, Wales) is the Lead singer, and also one of the founding members Lostprophets (lɒstˈprɒfɪts are a Welsh rock band formed in 1997. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman This article is about the British actress For the album of the same name see The Submarines. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (born August 1 1979 in Honolulu Hawaii) is an American actor and model Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Nicole Evangeline Lilly (born August 3, 1979) is a Canadian Golden Globe -nominated actress. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. David Jonathan Healy, MBE (born 5 August 1979 in Killyleagh) is a professional footballer who has scored a record 34 Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. born August 8 1979 in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese idol and Adult Video actress (or so-called " AV idol " Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Joanna Leanna García (born August 10 1979 is an American Television and Film actress. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Filmmaker and author Ted Geoghegan (born August 10, 1979 in Beaverton Oregon, United States) grew up in Great Falls Montana Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Richard Stephen "Bubba" Crosby (born August 11, 1976 in Bellaire Texas) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. is a Japanese politician and a member of the Diet of Japan, representing the Liberal Democratic Party. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Sarah Balabagan (born August 16, 1979) (her Family name phonetically pronounced as Ba-la-BAH-gan was a Filipina prisoner in the United Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Oumar Kondé (born 19 August 1979 in Binningen, Switzerland) is a Swiss footballer He currently plays in Switzerland Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Elva Hsiao, also known as Elva Siu, is a Taiwanese Mandarin pop Singer. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Jamal Lafitte Lewis (born August 26, 1979 in Atlanta Georgia) is an American football Running back for the Cleveland Browns Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Cristian Rafael Mora Medrano (born August 26, 1979 in Vinces, Los Ríos, Ecuador) is an Ecuadorian football Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Giovanni Familiare Capitello (born August 27, 1979, in Brooklyn New York) is an American Filmmaker / Actor. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Robert Hoyzer (born August 28, 1979 in Berlin ( West) Germany) is a former football referee who Scandalized Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital is a Japanese Enka singer within Hello! Project. She started her career under the renowned enka Record label Teichiku in 2000 with her Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Tavia Yeung is an actress born in Hong Kong August 30 1979 She has co-starred in numerous Hong Kong television series such as Heart of Greed, Dicey Business Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Niki Chow Lai-ki is a Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer She was born and raised in Hong Kong Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Neg Dupree (nɛdʒ "nedge" born 1 September 1979 in London, England) is a British Comedian, Writer Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Ron Ng Cheuk Hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor and singer Early Childhood Ron Ng was born on September 2, 1979. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Maxim Sergeyevich Afinogenov (Максим Сергеевич Афиногенов Maksim Sergejevič Afinogenov, ˈmæk Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. John Alieu Carew (born September 5, 1979 in Lørenskog, Akershus) is a Norwegian footballer partly of Gambian descent who Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Stacey Dales (born September 5, 1979, in Collingwood, Ontario) and raised in Brockville Ontario. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Ned Collette is a Melbourne Singer-songwriter who has recently signed with the Australian record label Dot Dash. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Alecia Beth Moore (born September 8 1979 known professionally as P!nk is a two-time Grammy -winning American Singer-songwriter who gained prominence Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Jay Phillip McGraw (born September 12 1979 in Wichita County Texas) is the son of Phil McGraw (also known as Dr Phillip Calvin McGraw (born September 1, 1950) best known as Dr Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Ivan Miljković (Иван Миљковић born September 13, 1979 in Niš) is a Serbian Volleyball player whose first club Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Stuart Fielden (born September 14, 1979 in Halifax West Yorkshire) is an English Rugby league player Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Amy Davidson (born September 15, 1979 in Phoenix Arizona) is an American Television Actress who is best known for Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Akin Ayodele ("Ay-kin" "Ay-dell" (born September 17, 1979 in Irving Texas) is an American football Linebacker Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Alison Marion Lohman (born September 18, 1979) is an American Actress. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Noémie Lenoir (born September 19, 1979) is a black French model and Actress. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. David Long is a New Zealand Musician who played in The Mutton Birds. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Kevin Michael Reed (born September 23, 1979 in New Haven, Connecticut) is an American Photographer best known for Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Justin Bruening is an American Actor and former fashion model. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Erin Chambers (born September 24, 1979) is an American Actress who guest starred in a number of television shows including Drake & Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera (born September 28 1979 is a professional Skateboarder television and radio personality and daredevil. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Clio Danae Othoneou (Greek Κλειώ Δανάη Οθωναίου) is a Greek stage and television Actress, Musician and Pianist. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Berudi Ali "Rudi" Johnson (born October 1, 1979) is an American football Running back for the Detroit Lions of the Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Marko Peter Stanojevic (born 1 October 1979 in Birmingham, England) is an Italian Rugby union footballer Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's John Randall Hennigan (born October 3 1979 better known by his Ring name John Morrison, is an American Professional wrestler. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Daniel "Danny" Hollie (born October 3 1977) is an American professional wrestler, currently working in the Independent Circuit Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Matt Davis (born October 3rd 1979 in Birmingham Alabama)is an American stand up comedian Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Rachael Leigh Cook (born October 4 1979 is an American actress Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Susan Eldridge who was once called the role model of a generation was (born October 7, 1979) is an American supermodel and underground fashion icon Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Vernon Lee Fox III (born October 9, 1979 in) is an American football safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Brandon James Routh ( rhyming with mouth; born October 9, 1979) is an American actor and former Fashion model. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Mýa Marie Harrison, professionally known as Mýa or Mýa Harrison, is an American Grammy award Winning R&B and Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Wu Chun ( also referred to as Wu Zun, is a Brunei -born Actor, Singer, a former model, and gym instructor Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Gabriel Eduardo Saporta (born October 11, 1979 in Montevideo, Uruguay) is the former lead singer bassist and lyricist for the punk band Cobra Starship is a band created by former Midtown bassist/lead vocalist Gabe Saporta. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Ryan Michael Malcolm (born October 13, 1979 in Kingston Ontario) is a Canadian singer best known as winner of the first Canadian Idol Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Mamadou Niang (born October 13, 1979 in Matam, Senegal) is a Senegalese football player Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Stacy Keibler (born October 14 1979 is an American actress and former professional wrestler and valet for World Championship Wrestling Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Erin Brown (born October 16, 1979) is a Horror film Actress, model, Filmmaker, and former softcore Pornographic Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Kimi-Matias Räikkönen (ˈkimi ˈmɑtiɑs ˈræikkønen born October 17, 1979 in Espoo) is a Finnish Formula One race car driver currently Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Paul O'Connell (born 20 October 1979 in Limerick) is an Irish Rugby union player who plays lock for Munster and Ireland Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Vanessa Petruo (born October 23, 1979 in Berlin) also known as Vany, is a German Singer, Songwriter, Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Jorge Iván Solís Pérez (born October 23, 1979 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Benjamin David Gillies (born 24 October 1979) is an Australian musician best known as the Drummer of successful rock band Silverchair Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Martin Škoula (born October 28, 1979 in Litoměřice, Czechoslovakia) is a professional Ice hockey defenceman, currently Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Yukie Nakama (仲間由紀恵 Nakama Yukie, born October 30, 1979) is a Japanese Actress, singer and former idol. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Covelli Loyce "Coco" Crisp (born November 1, 1979 in Los Angeles California) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Milan Dudić ( Serbian Cyrillic: Милан Дудић born November 1, 1979 in Kraljevo, Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Tim McIlrath (born November 3, 1979) is the Guitarist and lead Singer for the American Melodic hardcore band Rise Against Rise Against is an American Punk rock band from Chicago Illinois that was formed in 1999 Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Audrey Hollander (born November 4, 1979 in Alexandria Virginia) is an American Pornographic Actress who grew up in Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Lamar Joseph Odom (born November 6 1979 in South Jamaica Queens, New York) is an American professional Basketball player who currently Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Myolie Wu is a Hong Kong actress for the popular Hong Kong TVB television station Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Jon Peter Lewis (born November 7, 1979 in Lincoln Nebraska) is an Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Aaron William Hughes (born November 8, 1979) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Fulham. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Cote de Pablo (born María José de Pablo Fernández on November 12, 1979) is a Chilean American Actress, raised in and currently Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Ronald William Artest Jr (born November 13 1979) is an American professional Basketball player who currently plays with the Houston Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Filmography 1996 Nur für eine Nacht (TV Director Michael Gutmann 1998 Love Scenes from Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Matthew John Spring (born 17 November 1979, in Harlow, Essex) is an English central Midfielder currently playing for Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Ericson Alexander Molano (born November 20 1979 is a Gospel Christian singer Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Kim Dong Wan (born November 21, 1979) is a South Korean singer and actor Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Mohammad Tanzeel al-siddiqi al-husaini (born 22 November 1979 - is a Pakistani Islamic scholar and writer and the son of the Muslim scholar Mohammad Ahsanullah Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran You're A Star Chris Doran won the competition but there was controversy after Star Sunday revealed his song " If My World Stopped Turning " written by Westlife's Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Kelly Brook (born Kelly Ann Parsons on 23 November 1979) is an English model, actress, and occasional swimwear Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Ricky Carmichael (born November 27, 1979 in Clearwater Florida) is a former professional Motocross and supercross racer now transitioning For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Hakeem Seriki (born November 29 1979 better known by his Stage name Chamillionaire (pronounced Ka-MIL-yin-air kəˌmɪljəˈnεər a Portmanteau of k. a. Chamillionaire, American rapper
November 29 - Jayceon Taylor, a. Hakeem Seriki (born November 29 1979 better known by his Stage name Chamillionaire (pronounced Ka-MIL-yin-air kəˌmɪljəˈnεər a Portmanteau of Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29 1979 better known by his Stage name The Game, is an American Rapper. k. a. The Game, American rapper

December 3 - Rainbow Sun Francks, Canadian actor and singer
December 3 - Rock Cartwright, American football player
December 3 - Daniel Bedingfield, English pop singer and songwriter
December 5 - Evonne Hsu, Taiwanese singer
December 7 - Ayako Fujitani, Japanese actress
December 8 - Raymond Lam, Hong Kong actor
December 14 - Michael Owen, English footballer
December 15 - Adam Brody, American actor
December 17 - William Green, American football player
December 17 - Matt Murley, National Hockey League player
December 18 - Amy Grabow, American actress
December 23 - Summer Altice, American model and actress
December 26 - Mzbel, Ghanaian singer
December 27 - Carson Palmer, National Football League quarterback
December 28 - James Blake, American tennis pro
December 29 - Diego Luna, Mexican actor
December 30 - Milana Terloeva, Chechen journalist and author
December 31 - Elaine Cassidy, Irish actress
December 31 - Bob Bryar, American drummer (My Chemical Romance)

Deaths

January - March

January 3 - Conrad Hilton, American hotelier (b. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29 1979 better known by his Stage name The Game, is an American Rapper. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Rainbow Sun Francks (born December 3, 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is an Actor and Songwriter. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Roderick Rashaun Cartwright (born December 3, 1979 in Conroe, Texas) is an American football player who currently plays Running Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Daniel John Bedingfield (born December 3, 1979) is a New Zealand -born British Singer-songwriter. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Evonne Hsu ( born December 5, 1979, in Longview, Texas, US) is a Golden Melody Award winning American born Taiwanese Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Ayako Fujitani (藤谷文子 Fujitani Ayako; b 7 December 1979 in Osaka, Japan) Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Raymond Lam Fung is a Hong Kong TVB actor and singer He was born into a wealthy family has a younger brother and sister Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Michael James Owen (born 14 December 1979 in Chester, Cheshire) is an English football player who currently plays for and captains Newcastle United Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Adam Jared Brody (born December 15, 1979) is an American Film and Television Actor. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila William Green (born December 17, 1979 in Atlantic City New Jersey) is an American football Running back who currently is a Free Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Matt Murley (born December 17 1979 in Troy, New York) is a professional ice hockey player who is currently contracted with the National Hockey League Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Amy Grabow (born December 18, 1979 in Huntington Beach California)is an American Actress. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Summer Danielle Altice (born December 23 1979 in Fountain Valley California, U Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Nana Akua Amoah (born in Accra on December 26, 1979) better known by her Stage name 'MzBel' is a Ghanaian Hiplife Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Carson Palmer (born December 27, 1979 in) is an American football Quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of James Riley Blake (born December 28, 1979 in Yonkers New York, United States) is an American professional Tennis player and Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Diego Luna (born December 29, 1979) is a Mexican Actor known for his childhood Telenovela work a starring role in the film Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Milana Bakhaeva ( Милана Бахаева) (born December 30, 1979 in Orekhovo, Chechnya) also known by the Pen name Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Elaine Cassidy (born 31 December 1979) is an Irish Actress. Biography Elaine Cassidy was born in Kilcoole, County Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. My Chemical Romance (often shortened to MCR or' My Chem') is an American alternative / post-hardcore quintet that formed in 2001 Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Conrad Nicholson Hilton Sr ( December 25, 1887 – January 3, 1979) was an American Hotelier and founder of the Hilton Hotel 1887)
January 5 - Charles Mingus, American musician (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Charles Mingus ( 22 April 1922 &ndash 5 January 1979) was an American Jazz Bassist, Composer, 1922)
January 5 - Billy Bletcher, American actor (b. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. William "Billy" Bletcher ( September 24, 1894 &ndash January 5, 1979) was an American Actor, Comedian 1894)
January 8 - Sara Carter, American bluegrass and country singer (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Sara Carter ( July 21, 1898 &ndash January 8, 1979) was an American Country music Musician. 1898)
January 13 - Donny Hathaway, American musician (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Donny Hathaway ( October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an American soul musician 1945)
January 26 - Nelson Rockefeller, Governor of New York, Vice President of the United States (b. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller ( July 8, 1908 January 26, 1979) was the forty-first Vice President of the United States, the forty-ninth The Vice President of the United States is the first person in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death 1908)

February 2 - Sid Vicious, English musician (Sex Pistols) (drug overdose) (b. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor John Simon Ritchie (born May 10, 1957, died February 2, 1979) better known as Sid Vicious, was an English Punk The Sex Pistols are an English Punk rock band that formed in London in 1975 1957)
February 2 - Issa Pliyev, Soviet general (b. Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Issa Alexandrovich Pliyev (Плиты Алыксандры фырт Иссæ Исса Александрович Плиев ( in Stary Batakoyurt &mdash 2 February 1903)
February 7 - Josef Mengele, Nazi war criminal (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Dr Josef Mengele ( March 16, 1911 – February 7, 1979) was a German SS officer and a Physician in the 1911)
February 9 - Dennis Gabor, Hungarian physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Dennis Gabor (original Hungarian name Gábor Dénes) FRS, ( June 5, 1900, Budapest &ndash February 9 The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1900)
February 12 - Jean Renoir, French film director (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Jean Renoir (French ʁəˈnwaʁ ( September 15, 1894 – February 12, 1979) born in the Montmartre district of Paris 1894)
February 14 - Reginald Maudling, British politician (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Reginald Maudling (7 March 1917 - 14 February 1979 was a British Politician known for his intellectual brilliance political pragmatism and easygoing nature 1917)
February 23 - W.A.C. Bennett, Canadian politician (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable William Andrew Cecil Bennett, PC, OC ( September 6, 1900 &ndash February 23, 1979) was Premier of the 1900)
February 28 - Mr. Ed, American talking horse (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Mister Ed is an American television Situation comedy that first aired in syndication on January 5, 1961 to July 2, 1949)

March 1 - Mustafa Barzani, Iraqi Kurdish politician (b. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Mustafa Barzani (مسته فا بارزانی ( March 14, 1903 – March 1, 1979) was a Kurdish Nationalist leader 1903)
March 19 - Richard Beckinsale, British actor (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Richard Arthur Beckinsale ( 7 July 1947 &ndash 19 March 1979) was an English Actor best known for his role as Lennie 1947)
March 23 - Ted Anderson, English footballer (b. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Edward Walton "Ted" Anderson ( July 17 1911 – March 23 1979) was an English footballer, who played at either 1911)
March 28 - Emmett Kelly, American clown (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Emmett Leo Kelly ( December 9, 1898 &ndash March 28, 1979) a native of Sedan Kansas, was an American circus performer 1898)
March 29 - Sultan Yahya Petra ibni Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim Petra, King of Malaysia (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King In full Almarhum Al-Sultan Yahya Petra ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Ibrahim Petra, GCMG, ( December 10, 1917 - 1917)
March 30 - Airey Neave, British politician (assassinated) (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Airey Middleton Sheffield Neave, DSO, OBE, MC, (23 January 1916 &ndash 30 March 1979 was a British soldier barrister and politician 1916)

April - June

April 1 - Barbara Luddy, American actor (b. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Barbara Luddy ( 25 May 1908 &mdash 1 April 1979) was an American actress from Great Falls Montana. 1908)
April 4 - Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, President and Prime Minister of Pakistan (executed) (b. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ( Urdu: ur '''ذوالفقار علی بھٹو''' Sindhi: ذوالفقار علي ڀُٽو, zʊlfɪqɑːɾ ɑli bɦʊʈːoː The President of Pakistan ( Urdū: صدر Sadr-e-Mumlikat) is the Head of state of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, in Urdu وزیر اعظم Wazir-e- Azam meaning "Grand Minister", is the Head of Government 1928)
April 4 - Edgar Buchanan, American actor (b. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Edgar Buchanan ( March 20, 1903 – April 4, 1979) was an American Actor with a long career in both Film 1903)
April 10 - Nino Rota, Italian composer (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Nino Rota ( December 3, 1911 &ndash April 10, 1979) was an Italian Composer best known for his work on Film scores 1911)
April 23 - Blair Peach, New Zealand-born anti-Nazi campaigner (killed by police) (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Clement Blair Peach ( 25 March 1946 - April 23 1979) was a New Zealand -born teacher who became a symbol of resistance when he died 1946)

May 2 - Giulio Natta, Italian chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Giulio Natta ( February 26 1903, Imperia - Bergamo, 2 May 1979) was an Italian Chemist, who won The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. 1903)
May 11 - Lester Flatt, American bluegrass and folk singer (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Lester Raymond Flatt ( June 19, 1914 - May 11, 1979) was one of the pioneers of Bluegrass music. 1914)
May 11 - Barbara Hutton, American socialite (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople } Barbara Woolworth Hutton ( November 14, 1912 – May 11, 1979) was an American Socialite dubbed by the media as the "Poor Little 1912)
May 29 - Mary Pickford, Canadian actress and studio founder (b. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Mary Pickford ( April 8, 1892 – May 29, 1979) was an Academy Award -winning Canadian motion picture 1892)

June 1 - Werner Forssmann, German physician, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Werner Forßmann, ( August 29, 1904 &ndash June 1, 1979) was a Physician from Germany. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1904)
June 4 - Lazar Lagin, Soviet satirical and children's writer (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Lazar Lagin (Лазарь Иосифович Лагин Lazar Yosifovych Lagin (pen-name of Lazar Ginzburg December 4, 1903 in Vitebsk &ndash June 1903)
June 11 - John Wayne, American actor (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. John Wayne ( May 26, 1907 &ndash June 11, 1979) was an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award -winning American 1907)
June 17 - Duffy Lewis, baseball player (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat George Edward "Duffy" Lewis ( April 18, 1888 - June 17, 1979) born in San Francisco California, was a Left fielder 1888)
June 19 - Paul Popenoe, American eugenicist (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Paul Bowman Popenoe ( October 16, 1888 - June 19, 1979) was an American Agricultural explorer, eugenicist, influential 1888)
June 21 - Angus MacLise, American percussionist, composer, mystic, shaman, poet, occultist, calligrapher and original drummer for the Velvet Underground (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Angus MacLise ( March 4, 1938 - June 21, 1979) was a percussionist Composer, Poet, Occultist and This article is about the band For their self-titled album see The Velvet Underground (album; for the book see The Velvet Underground (book 1938)
June 25 - Dave Fleischer, American animator (b. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians David Fleischer ( July 14 1894 – June 25 1979) was an Austrian-American Animator of Jewish ancestry Film director 1894)
June 26 - Vernon Presley, father of Elvis Presley, grandfather of Lisa Marie Presley (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. 1916)
June 29 - Lowell George, American musician (Little Feat) (b. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Lowell Thomas George or Lowell George ( April 13, 1945 - June 29, 1979) was an American Singer-songwriter Little Feat is an American band formed by Singer-songwriter, Frontman and Guitarist Lowell George and keyboard player Bill 1945)

July - September

July 3 - Louis Durey, French composer (b. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Louis Durey ( May 27, 1888 - July 3, 1979) was a French composer 1888)
July 8 - Sin-Itiro Tomonaga, Japanese physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Sin-Itiro Tomonaga or Shinichirō Tomonaga (朝永振一郎 Tomonaga Shin'ichirō, March 31, 1906 The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1906)
July 8 - Robert B. Woodward, American chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Robert Burns Woodward ( April 10 1917 &ndash July 8 1979) was an American organic chemist. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. 1917)
July 10 - Arthur Fiedler, American conductor (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Arthur Fiedler should not be confused with Arthur Fielder, a Kent Fast bowler of the 1900s 1894)
July 12 - Minnie Riperton, American singer (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Minnie Julia Riperton (November 8 1947 – July 12 1979 was an American singer and songwriter noted for her five-and-a-half Octave Vocal range, with her 1975 1947)
July 13 - Ludwig Merwart, Austrian painter and graphic artist (1913)
July 15 - Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexican President (b. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Ludwig Merwart ( September 1, 1913 in Vienna, Austria; † July 13, 1979 Vienna) was an influential Austrian Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Gustavo Díaz Ordaz ( March 12, 1911 - July 15, 1979) served as the President of Mexico from 1964 to 1970 1911)
July 16 - Alfred Deller, English countertenor (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Alfred Deller CBE (31 May 1912 – 16 July 1979 an English Singer, was one of the main figures in popularizing the use of the Countertenor 1912)
July 22 - Sándor Kocsis, Hungarian footballer (b. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Sándor Kocsis Peter (born Budapest, Hungary, September 21, 1929; died Barcelona, July 22, 1979) also referred 1929)
July 29 - Bill Todman, American game show producer (b. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat William (Wilbur S "Bill" Todman ( July 31, 1916 &ndash July 29, 1979) was an American 1916)

August 2 - Victor Raúl Haya de la Torre, Peruvian politician, founder of APRA party (b. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre ( 22 February 1895 &ndash 2 August 1979) was a Peruvian political leader who founded the American The Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana is a Left wing Peruvian Political party. 1895)
August 2 - Thurman Munson, baseball player (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Thurman Lee Munson ( June 7 1947 – August 2 1979) was an American Catcher in Major League Baseball who played 1947)
August 3 - Bertil Ohlin, Swedish economist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Bertil Gotthard Ohlin (ˈbærtil uˈliːn ( 23 April 1899 – 3 August 1979) was a Swedish Economist and Politician The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, officially named The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (Sveriges riksbanks pris i ekonomisk 1899)
August 6 - Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen, German biochemist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen ( 6 April 1911 &ndash 6 August 1979) was a German Biochemist. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1911)
August 9 - Walter O'Malley, baseball executive (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Walter Francis O'Malley (October 9 1903 &ndash August 9 1979 was an American 1903)
August 12 - Ernst Boris Chain, German-born biochemist, recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Sir Ernst Boris Chain ( June 19, 1906 &ndash August 12, 1979) was a German -born British biochemist and a 1945 co-recipient The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1906)
August 16 - John Diefenbaker, Canadian Prime Minister (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting 1895)
August 17 - Vivian Vance, American actress (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Vivian Vance ( July 26 1909 – August 17 1979) When she was six years old her family moved to Independence Kansas, where she 1909)
August 19 - Grand Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum, Satmarer Rebbe (b. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Rabbi Joel (Yoel Teitelbaum, ( יואל טייטלבוים) (born 1887 died August 19, 1979) known as Reb Yoelish or the Satmar Satmar (or Satmar Hasidism or Satmarer Hasidism) (חסידות סאטמאר is a Hasidic movement of mostly Hungarian Grand Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum Rebbe (רבי (pronounced in English which means master teacher or mentor is a Yiddish word derived from the identical Hebrew word Rabbi 1887)
August 27 - Earl Mountbatten, last British Viceroy of India (assassinated) (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Admiral of the Fleet Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, KG, GCB, OM, GCSI, The Governor-General of India (or from 1858 to 1947 the Viceroy and Governor-General of India) was the head of the British administration in India, and 1900)
August 31 - Sally Rand, American dancer (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Sally Rand ( April 03, 1904 &ndash August 31, 1979) was born Harriet Helen Gould Beck in Hickory County Missouri. 1904)
September 4 - Canuplin, Filipino magician and bodabil entertainer (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Canuto Francia ( January 28, 1904 &ndash September 4, 1979) better known as Canuplin, was a Filipino stage performer Bodabil was a popular genre of entertainment in the Philippines from the 1910s until the mid-1960s 1904)
September 5 - Alberto di Jorio, former head of the Vatican Bank and secretary of the 1958 conclave (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Alberto Cardinal di Jorio ( July 18, 1884, Rome, Italy – September 5, 1979, Rome was a cardinal of the The conclave and its papabili The conclave was held from October 25 to October 28, at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. 1884)
September 8 - Jean Seberg, American actress (b. Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Jean Dorothy Seberg ( November 13, 1938 – September 8, 1979) was an American actress. 1938)
September 10 - Agostinho Neto, Angolan nationalist (b. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. António Agostinho Neto (September 17 1922 &ndash September 10 1979 served as the first President of Angola (1975&ndash1979 leading the Popular Movement for the Liberation 1922)
September 20 - Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah, King of Malaysia (b. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. In full Almarhum Sultan Sir Ismail Nasiruddin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Zainal Abidin III KCMG, (1906/1907?- September 20, 1907)
September 20 - Ludvík Svoboda, president of Czechoslovakia (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Ludvík Svoboda (born November 25 1895, Hroznatín, Moravia - died September 20 1979, Prague) was a Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. 1895)
September 22 - Syed Abul Ala Maududi, political philosopher and Islamic thinker from Pakistan (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi (Urdu سید ابو الاعلىٰ مودودی - alternative spellings of last name Maudoodi, and Mawdudi) ( -) also known Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and 1903)
September 28 - John Herbert Chapman, Canadian physicist (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. John Herbert Chapman ( August 8 1921 - September 28, 1979) from London Ontario, son of Lt 1921)
September 29 - Francisco Macías Nguema, first president of Equatorial Guinea (assassinated/executed)

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October 6 - Elizabeth Bishop, American poet (b. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Francisco Macías Nguema (1 January 1924 as Mez-m Ngueme – September 29 1979 was the first President of Equatorial Guinea, from 1968 until his overthrow The Republic of Equatorial Guinea ( República de Guinea Ecuatorial,) is a country in Central Africa. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Elizabeth Bishop ( February 8, 1911 &ndash October 6, 1979) was an American Poet and Writer from Worcester 1911)
October 10 - Dr Christopher Evans, British psychologist and computer scientist (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Dr Christopher Riche Evans (1931 &ndash October 10, 1979) was a British psychologist, computer scientist, and Author. 1931)
October 13 - Rebecca Helferich Clarke, English composer and violist (b. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> Rebecca Clarke (Friskin (27 August 1886 &ndash 13 October 1979 was an English classical 1886)
October 16 - Johan Borgen, Norwegian author (b. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Johan Collett Müller Borgen ( April 28, 1902, Kristiania – October 16, 1979) was a Norwegian author journalist and critic 1903)
October 19 - 13 Marines from H&S 2/4 die as result of burns from a fire @ Camp Fuji, Japan. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. As well as Japanese Nationals injured. Fire stemmed from Typhoon Tip.
October 22 - Nadia Boulanger, French composer and composition teacher (b. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Nadia Boulanger (September 16 1887 &ndash October 22 1979 was an influential French Composer, conductor, and Music professor 1887)
October 26 - Park Chung-Hee, President of South Korea (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Park Chung-hee ( November 14, 1917 – October 26, 1979) was a former ROK Army general and the autocratic dictator of the Republic The President of the Republic of Korea is according to the Constitution head of state chief executive of the government and commander-in-chief of the armed forces 1917)
October 30 - Barnes Wallis, British aeronautical engineer (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Sir Barnes Neville Wallis, CBE, Kt, FRS, RDI, FRAeS ( 26 September 1887 &ndash 30 October 1887)
October 30 - Donna Rachele Mussolini, Italian, wife of Benito Mussolini (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Donna Rachele Mussolini ( 11 April 1890 – 30 October 1979) was the second wife of Benito Mussolini. 1890)

November 1 - Mamie Eisenhower, First Lady of the United States (b. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower (November 14 1896 – November 1 1979 was the wife of President Dwight D First Lady of the United States is the unofficial title of the hostess of the White House. 1896)
November 17 - Immanuel Velikovsky, author of "Worlds In Collision" and psychiatrist (b. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Immanuel Velikovsky ( Иммануил Великовский) ( Vitebsk, June 10, 1895 ( NS) &ndash November 17, 1895)
November 21 - Marie Byles, first female solicitor in New South Wales, Australia (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Marie Beuzeville Byles ( April 8, 1900 &mdash November 21, 1979) is known as a committed Conservationist, the first practicing 1900)
November 21 - Paul Wexler, American actor (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Paul Wexler ( May 23, 1929 – November 21, 1979) was an American Character actor. 1929)
November 29 - Zeppo Marx, American actor and comedian (b. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Herbert Manfred Marx ( February 25, 1901 &ndash November 30, 1979) is best known as Zeppo Marx, the name he used when he performed 1901)

December 3 - Dhyan Chand, Indian hockey player (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Major Dhyan Chand Singh ( August 29, 1905 &ndash December 3, 1979) was a former Indian hockey player 1905)
December 23 - Peggy Guggenheim, American art collector (b. Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Peggy Guggenheim ( August 26, 1898 – December 23, 1979) was an American Art collector 1898)
December 25 - Jordi Bonet, Canadian artist (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Jordi Bonet ( 7 May 1932 - 25 December 1979) was a Catalan -born Quebec painter, ceramic artist, 1932)
December 27 - Hafizullah Amin, General Secretary of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, President of Afghanistan (b. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Hafizullah Amin ( حفيظ الله امين) ( August 1, 1929 – December 27, 1979) was the second President of Afghanistan Afghanistan has only intermittently been a Republic - between 1973-1992 and from 2001 onwards - at other times being governed by a variety of kings Emirs 1929)

Unknown dates

Dave Line, British author
Nur Mohammad Taraki, General Secretary of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (b. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dave Line (1942? &ndash 1979) was a British Beer Author. An electrical engineer by profession he is regarded as a pioneer in Homebrewing Nur Muhammad Taraki ( July 15, 1913 – September 14, 1979) was an ethnic Pashtun Politician from Afghanistan 1917)

Nobel prizes

Physics - Sheldon Lee Glashow, Abdus Salam, Steven Weinberg
Chemistry - Herbert C. Brown, Georg Wittig
Medicine - Allan M. Cormack, Godfrey N. Hounsfield
Literature - Odysseas Elytis
Peace - Mother Teresa
Economics - Theodore Schultz, Arthur Lewis

Templeton Prize

Rev. Nikkyo Niwano

Notes

^ US Marine Corps

Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Sheldon Lee Glashow (born December 5, 1932) is an American physicist. Abdus Salam ( Urdu: محمد عبد السلام) ( January 29, 1926; Jhang Punjab &ndash November 21, Steven Weinberg (born May 3, 1933) is an American Physicist, and Nobel laureate in Physics for his contributions with Abdus Salam The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. Herbert Charles Brown ( May 22, 1912 &ndash December 19, 2004) was a chemist and Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate for Georg Wittig ( June 16, 1897 &ndash August 26 1987) was a German Chemist who reported a method for synthesis of The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Allan MacLeod Cormack ( February 23, 1924 &ndash May 7, 1998) was a South African born American Physicist Sir Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield CBE FRS, ( 28 August 1919 &ndash 12 August 2004) was an English Electrical engineer The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred Odysseas Elytis (Οδυσσέας Ελύτης (November

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22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31