The Steve Bartman Incident takes place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
The Steve Bartman Incident takes place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
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1968
Jim Hines becomes the first man ever to break the so-called "ten-second barrier" in the 100-meter sprint…
Jim Hines becomes the first man ever to break the so-called "ten-second barrier" in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.95 seconds.
1943
World War II: The Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state of Japan, is inaugurated with José P. Laurel…
World War II: The Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state of Japan, is inaugurated with José P. Laurel as its president.
1888
Louis Le Prince films the first motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene.
Louis Le Prince films the first motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene.
1884
George Eastman receives a U.S. Government patent on his new paper-strip photographic film.
George Eastman receives a U.S. Government patent on his new paper-strip photographic film.
1404
Birth of Marie of Anjou
Born: Marie of Anjou (died 1463).
996
Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah becomes caliph. He is the first Fatimid ruler to have been born in Egypt and…
Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah becomes caliph. He is the first Fatimid ruler to have been born in Egypt and arguably the most controversial member of the dynasty.
530
Death of Antipope Dioscorus
Died: Antipope Dioscorus.
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