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- The first McDonald's opens in...
The first McDonald's opens in Moscow, Russia. 1990. Corn Laws abolished in the United Kingdom. 1849
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:06 +0200
- Pakistan withdraws from the...
Pakistan withdraws from the British Commonwealth. 1972. Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage. 2003
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:00:11 +0200
- The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe...
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe is published for the first time. 1845. Karl Benz patents the first successful automobile. 1886
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:14 +0200
- Edward VI becomes King, and...
Edward VI becomes King, and the first Protestant ruler of England. 1547. The first penal colony is founded at Botany Bay, Australia 1788
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:06 +0200
- Thomas Edison files a patent...
Thomas Edison files a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. 1880. World War II: The two year Siege of Leningrad is lifted. 1944
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:00:11 +0200
- A man fires two blank shots at...
A man fires two blank shots at Charles, Prince of Wales in Sydney, Australia. 1994. Compaq buys Digital Equipment Corporation 1998
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:00:07 +0200
- The London Corresponding...
The London Corresponding Society is founded. 1792. The Burns' Day storm hits Northwestern Europe. 1990
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:00:10 +0200
- Brian Epstein signs to manage...
Brian Epstein signs to manage The Beatles. 1962. The first Apple Macintosh goes on sale. 1984
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:14 +0200
- World War II: British forces...
World War II: British forces capture Tripoli from the Nazis. 1943. The International Opium Convention is signed at The Hague. 1912
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:00:07 +0200
- Edward VII becomes King after...
Edward VII becomes King after his mother, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, dies. 1901. British colonists reach New Zealand. 1840
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:11 +0200