CoM Moderators Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1248 - Construction of the new Cologne Cathedral in the Gothic style begins with the laying of the foundation stone by Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden (completed 1880)1891 - San Sebastian Church in Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed1950 - Sukarno proclaims the unitary Republic of Indonesia and becomes its 1st President1971 - Despite crashing out on lap 36, Scotsman Jackie Stewart clinches his second Formula 1 World Drivers Championship at the Austrian Grand Prix at Österreichring; Swiss driver Jo Siffert of the BRM team wins the race1973 - David Storey's play "Cromwell" premieres in London1988 - NYC begins $70 million program to rebuild 900 Bronx apartments1990 - Phils Terry Mulholland no-hits Giants 6-0 (8th no hitter of 1990)1992 - Colombo '92 closes in Genoa, Italy1994 - South African President Nelson Mandela receives Anne Frank Penning2019 - Whistleblower releases damaging report on General Electric titled "General Electric, a Bigger Fraud Than Enron" claiming $38 billion accountancy fraud More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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