Birth of Paula Prentiss
Born: Paula Prentiss, American actress.
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1908
The Collinwood school fire, Collinwood near Cleveland, Ohio, kills 174 people.
The Collinwood school fire, Collinwood near Cleveland, Ohio, kills 174 people.
1882
Britain's first electric trams run in east London.
Britain's first electric trams run in east London.
1804
Castle Hill Rebellion: Irish convicts rebel against British colonial authority in the Colony of New South…
Castle Hill Rebellion: Irish convicts rebel against British colonial authority in the Colony of New South Wales.
1789
In New York City, the first Congress of the United States meets, putting the United States Constitution…
In New York City, the first Congress of the United States meets, putting the United States Constitution into effect.
1388
Death of Thomas Usk
Died: Thomas Usk, English author.
581
Yang Jian declares himself Emperor Wen of Sui, ending the Northern Zhou and beginning the Sui dynasty.
Yang Jian declares himself Emperor Wen of Sui, ending the Northern Zhou and beginning the Sui dynasty.
306
Martyrdom of Saint Adrian of Nicomedia.
Martyrdom of Saint Adrian of Nicomedia.
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