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1877 US President Rutherford B. Hayes has 1st White House telephone installed, in the telegraph room. 19th US President Rutherford B. Hayes. 1879 Meteor falls near Estherville, Iowa. 1881 Lighthouse on Ameland begins operation. 1883 First appendectomy performed in North America by Abraham Groves in Canada. 1893 Imperial Institute in London opens.
1 day ago · 2011 (Eugene) "Snooky" Young, American jazz trumpeter who mastered the plunger mute, dies at 92. 2013 Jack Butler, American Pro Football HOF cornerback (First-team All-Pro 1957-59; Pro Bowl 1955–58; Pittsburgh Steelers), dies from complications from staph infection at 85.
Do you want to know what happened on this day in history? Discover the most significant, interesting and memorable events from 4000 BC to the present with our on this day in history calendar. Whether you are curious about wars, politics, culture, sports or celebrities, you will find fascinating facts and stories on this website.
1573. Henry of Anjou becomes the first elected king of Poland. May 10. May 12. Today in History is everything that happened on this day in history—in the areas of politics, war, science, music, sport, art, entertainment, and more.
1573. Henry of Anjou becomes the first elected king of Poland. May 10. Today in History is everything that happened on this day in history—in the areas of politics, war, science, music, sport, art, entertainment, and more.
1285. Philip III of Spain is succeeded by Philip IV (“the Fair”). May 9. May 11. Today in History is everything that happened on this day in history—in the areas of politics, war, science, music, sport, art, entertainment, and more.
