CoM Moderators Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 1627 - Gunpowder is used in a mining operation instead of mechanical tools in present-day Slovakia, reportedly the first time explosives had been used in mining1735 - First opera performance in North American colonies "Flora" opens in Charleston, South Carolina1744 - French and Spanish fleet leave Toulon1862 - Battle of Roanoke Island NC, Federals gain control of Pamlico Sound1924 - 1st US coast-to-coast radio hookup: General John Joseph Carty speech in Chicago1930 - "Happy Days Are Here Again" by Benny Mereoff hits #11960 - Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom issued an Order-in-Council, stating that she and her family would be known as the House of Windsor, and that her descendants will take the name "Mountbatten-Windsor".1963 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site1967 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site2009 - Singer Rihanna cancels appearance at the Grammys after being assaulted by boyfriend Chris Brown More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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