CoM Moderators Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1864 - Danish army begins its withdrawal from Danevirke to Dybbøl through driven snow, last time the Danes would occupy Danevirke, symbol of Danish identity1897 - Marcel Proust meets Jean Lorrain in a pistol duel1917 - The last of the American troops commanded by General John Pershing leave Mexico; President Carranza will be assassinated within the next year1933 - Crew of Dutch "7 Provinces" mutiny after pay cuts1967 - Bollingen Prize for poetry awarded to Robert Penn Warren1969 - Vince Lombardi, becomes part owner, vice-president, general manager, and head coach of NFL Washington Redskins1970 - Test Cricket debut of John Traicos, South Africa v Australia, Durban1978 - Fred Newman makes 88 consecutive basketball free throws blindfolded1994 - 68 killed and 200 wounded after a mortar bomb is set off in Sarajevo1997 - Japan's Ministry of Finance announces plans to cut import tariffs on crude oil and most petroleum products More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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