| 1992 - | The oil tanker 'Braer' was wrecked in the Shetland Islands, discharging large amounts of crude oil |
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| 1976 - | A new law made French the only language allowed in advertising throughout France |
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| 1972 - | NASA announced its plans for a new space vehicle, the shuttle |
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| 1968 - | Alexander Dubceck became the new Prime Minister of Czecholslovakia |
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| 1964 - | The London Underground`s first automatic ticket barrier was installed, at Stamford Brook. |
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| 1964 - | The London Underground installed its first automatic ticket barrier |
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| 1941 - | Amy Johnson, English aviator, died. |
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| 1938 - | The BBC broadcast its first radio comedy series, 'Bandwagon' |
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| 1925 - | The first American female governer was elected |
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| 1922 - | Henry Shackleton, Irish Antarctic explorer, died. |
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| 1912 - | 1st National Hockey Assn game (Victoria) |
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| 1911 - | Portuguese expel Jesuits |
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| 1911 - | SF has its 1st air meet |
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| 1909 - | Colombia recognizes Panamas independence |
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| 1905 - | Charles Perrine announces discovery of Jupiters 7th satellite, Elara |
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| 1905 - | National Association of Audubon Society incorporates |
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| 1904 - | -34øF (-36.7øC), River Vale, New Jersey (state record) |
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| 1904 - | -42øF (-41.1øC), Smethport, Pennsylvania (state record) |
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| 1904 - | England beat Australia at the MCG, Rhodes Jul-56 and 8-68 |
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| 1903 - | SF-Hawaii telegraph cable opens for public use |
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| 1896 - | German physicist Röntgen gave the first demonstration of X-rays. |
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| 1896 - | X-Rays were demonstrated by their discover, Wilhelm Rontgen |
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