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History Streak #16 answers

September 29, 2026 · Starting event: Good Will Hunting, directed by Gus Van Sant, is released (1997)

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1. 1537
   Politics

   Following the baptism of her son, the future Edward VI of England, Jane Seymour begins suffering from puerperal fever. The Queen consort dies nine days later

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2. 1748
   History

   The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered

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3. 1818
   Politics

   Prince William, Duke of Clarence and St Andrews, third oldest son of King George III and the future King William IV of the United Kingdom, marries Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen

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4. 1836
   Books

   The first monthly part of Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers ("The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club..., edited by Boz") is published in London

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5. 1878
   Sport

   Everton F.C. is founded

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6. 1899
   Business

   Rangers F.C., one of the most successful teams in the Scottish Football League, is incorporated

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7. 1922
   Books

   James Joyce publishes Ulysses

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8. 1950
   War

   The Korean War begins: Troops and T-34 tanks of the North Korean People's Army cross the 38th parallel into South Korea

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9. 1951
   Birth

   Robin Williams, American actor and comedian, is born

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10. 1955
    Landmarks

    The first franchised McDonald's restaurant is opened by Ray Kroc, in Des Plaines, Illinois

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11. 1962
    History

    The Rolling Stones make their debut at London's Marquee Club, opening for Long John Baldry

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12. 1976
    Sport

    Defending F1 World Champion Niki Lauda suffers serious burns in the German Grand Prix after a huge accident that nearly cost him his life

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13. 1993
    Birth

    Ariana Grande, American singer, songwriter, and actress, is born

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14. 1997
    FilmStarting event

    Good Will Hunting, directed by Gus Van Sant, is released

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15. 1999
    War

    Kargil War: The Indian Air Force launches an attack on intruding Pakistan Army troops and mujahideen militants in Kashmir

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16. 2002
    Film

    Spider-Man, directed by Sam Raimi, is released

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17. 2003
    Landmarks

    The Wikimedia Foundation is founded in St. Petersburg, Florida

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18. 2004
    Games

    The video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is released

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19. 2009
    TV

    The TV series Modern Family first airs

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20. 2013
    TV

    The TV series Peaky Blinders first airs

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21. 2019
    Religion

    Pope Francis arrives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, becoming the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula

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