800
Coronation of Charlemagne
Pope Leo III crowned Frankish king Charlemagne as 'Emperor of the Romans' in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. This act revived the idea of a Western Roman Empire and laid the foundation for the Holy Roman Empire.
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1066
William the Conqueror Crowned King of England
Following the Norman Conquest at the Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey. This event dramatically altered the course of English history, language, and culture.
1642
Birth of Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton was born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. He would become one of the most influential scientists in history, formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
1977
Charlie Chaplin's Death
The iconic English comic actor and filmmaker Sir Charlie Chaplin died at his home in Switzerland at age 88. He was one of the most pivotal figures in the early history of cinema.
1971
NBA Christmas Day Game Tradition Begins
The NBA began its now-annual tradition of staging marquee games on December 25th. The first featured the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Phoenix Suns, establishing a major holiday sports tradition.