2015 Event Scientists announce discovery of a planet in the Kepler-452 solar system that closely resembles Earth in size and orbit; the planet, Kepler 452-b, has a diameter 60% larger than Earth's but an orbit that is 385 days, close to Earth's 365 days 2015 Event Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, announce the name of their baby girl, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana 2015 Event Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, announce the birth of a baby girl but have not yet revealed her name 2015 Event Despite finding no wreckage to date, Malaysian officials announce that the March 2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is being ruled an accident; the ruling lets families of the missing passengers seek compensation for the tragedy 2014 Event Representatives for the Islamic State announce that the group will begin minting its own currency in order to remove itself from the world financial system, which it considers 'satanic' 2014 Event Chelsea Clinton and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, announce the birth of their first child, Charlotte, making grandparents of former U.S. presidential couple Bill and Hillary Clinton 2014 Event Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, announce that they are expecting their second child; baby Prince George celebrated his first birthday two months ago 2014 Event Italian officials announce that many of the country's public assets will be sold in an effort to reduce the country's debt; plans to sell part of the nation's air traffic control and postal services have already been approved 2014 Event Regions of eastern Ukraine announce that their self-organized elections show most voters to be in favor of secession; the election results aren't recognized by the Ukrainian government or its allies 2014 Event Atlanta-based Birch Communications, Inc. and Cbeyond announce their merger; Birch will pay approximately $323 million, with Cbeyond stockholders receiving up to $10 per share 2014 Event Scientists announce the successful creation of stem cells from adult human cells; previous stem cell lines have been derived from fetuses and infants 2014 Event Researchers announce a new orally-administered drug that may cure Hepatitis C; 90 percent of patients in trials were declared free of the virus after 12 weeks 2014 Event Doctors announce that a 3D-printed plastic skull was successfully used to replace part of a woman's real skull in an operation three months ago in the Dutch city of Utrecht 2014 Event Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announce their intention to divorce after 11 years of marriage; the announcement on Paltrow's website was titled 'Conscious Uncoupling' 2014 Event New York Governor, Mario Cuomo, plans to announce executive action to loosen marijuana laws, allowing use of the drug for medical purposes 2014 Event National 9/11 Memorial officials announce that the 9/11 Museum will open mid-May; the long-delayed Museum, dedicated to the victims of the terror attack, plans to charge $24 for most adult tickets 2014 Event U.S. NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden and John Holdren, White House Science Advisor, announce that President Obama's administration approved extending the use of the International Space Station through 2024 2013 Event Disney and Netflix announce a deal in which ABC Television Studios and Marvel TV will produce four serialized programs run over multiple years; the programs will feature popular Marvel characters Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage and Jessica Johns 2013 Event Russia's President, Vladimir Putin and his wife appear on live television to announce they have divorced after thirty years of marriage 2013 Event Japan's Honda, Nissan and Mazda automakers announce plas to recall 3.4 million cars due to airbag defects. 2013 Event Scientists in Illinois, announce they've developed stretchable batteries that can power a new generation of flexible electronics 2013 Event Officials at the Kremlin announce that the 2014 G8 summit will be held at Sochi, its southern Black Sea resort 2012 Event Japanese automakers announce plans to cut output in China; they announce plans to suspend operations in the country until after National Day 2012 Event After five years of marriage, American actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes announce their plans to divorce 2012 Event Scientists successfully sequence the tomato genome, and announce that tastier, more pesticide-resistant tomato varieties can be engineered for use in the next five years 2012 Event U. K. government officials announce that Viaspan, a solution used to preserve some donor organs, could be contaminated with bacteria after tests identified Bacillus cereus was present in the solution used to test Viaspan's sterility 2011 Event NASA scientists announce the discovery of a circumbinary planet - a planet the orbits two stars instead of one 2011 Event New Zealand's City Council in Christchurch announce plans to rebuild their central business district after an earthquake devastated the area 2011 Event Panasonic Corporation reportedly plans to announce it will cut 40,000 jobs 2011 Event In the United Kingdom, the British Armed Forces announce plans to eliminate 11,000 jobs 2010 Event Scientists announce the discovery of Inkayacu, an extinct genus of prehistoric penguin that lived in the Late Eocene period 2010 Event Scientists at the Craig J. Venter Institute announce they have successfully created the world's first artificial lifeform by transplanting a synthesized genome into an existing cell 2010 Event United and Continental air lines announce that the two American companies will merge, creating the world's largest airline 2010 Event Scientists announce the discovery of three new animal species that spent their entire lives without oxygen; the species are phylum Loricifera 1998 Event After months of wrangling, Lewinsky and Starr announce a full immunity agreement for Lewinsky and her parents 1997 Event Negotiators announce agreement in principle with tobacco industry 1997 Event Span scientists announce new human species in 780,000 year old fossil 1997 Event Donald Trump and Marla Maples announce they are separating 1997 Event NHL announce Might Ducks and Vancouver Canucks to open 1998 in Japan 1997 Event U.S. and Russia announce summit set for Helsinki, March 20-21 1995 Event San Francisco Giants announce plans to build a new stadium to open in 2000 1995 Event New York Yankees announce agreement with Darryl Strawberry 1995 Event Los Angeles Rams announce that they are moving to St. Louis 1994 Event Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere announce they are seperating 1993 Event Doctors announce Pitts Penguin Mario Limeux has Hodgkin's disease 1992 Event New York Giants announce they will quit WNEW Radio after 32 years for WOR 1992 Event New York Jets announce they are moving from WABC to WFAN radio 1992 Event British Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson announce separation 1991 Event University of Manchester scientist announce finding a planet outside of solar system 1991 Event Kansas City Royals announce they are putting Bo Jackson on waivers 1991 Event U.S. insists Iraq publicly announce it is leaving Kuwait by 12 PM EST 1990 Event Ted Turner and Jane Fonda announce their engagement 1990 Event France announce it will send 4,000 troops to Persian Gulf 1990 Event The ML umpires announce that they will boycott exhibition games 1990 Event Los Angeles Raiders announce they were returning to Oakland 1989 Event Princess Anne and Mark Phillips announce their separation 1989 Event NASA's Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, announce new high-temperature superconductors able to operate at 33 to 37 Gigahertz 1989 Event Students in Beijing China announce class boycotts 1989 Event New York Yankees announce that Tom Seaver is their new TV sportscaster 1988 Event Royals announce that Dick Howser, who underwent surgery for a brain tumor in July, will return to manage the club in 1989 1988 Event 9 hard/software manufacturers announce EISA computer bus in New York 1988 Event NFL St. Louis Cardinals announce move to Phoenix 1987 Event Ben and Jerry Ice Cream and Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia announce new Ice Cream flavor, Cherry Garcia 1986 Event Federal health officials announce AZT will be available to AIDS patients 1986 Event Royals announce manager Dick Howser, 50, has a brain tumor 1985 Event Angels announce that they will not offer Rod Carew a new contract 1983 Event Syria and Saudi Arabia announce cease-fire in PLO civil war in Tripoli 1983 Event New York Jets announce they are leaving Shea for Meadowlands 1979 Event Padres and Giants announce plans to play exhibition series in Tokyo but Giant players reject it 1978 Event On Old Timer's Day, New York Yankees announce that Billy Martin will return as New York Yankee manager in 1980 and Bob Lemon will become General Manager 1976 Event Scientists in Pasadena, California, announce Viking I found strongest indications to date of possible life on Mars 1976 Event Owners announce spring training won't open without a labor contract 1973 Event Los Angeles Dodgers announce night games will start at 7:30 instead of 8 1973 Event U.S. and Egypt announce restoration of full diplomatic links 1973 Event Yankee pitchers Peterson and Kekich announce they swapped wives 1972 Event NBA's Cincinnati Royals announce they are moving to KC 1968 Event Beatles announce formation of Apple Corp 1967 Event Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower announce their engagement 1966 Event NFL and AFL announce plans to become NFC and AFC in 1970 1966 Event NFL and AFL announce their merger 1965 Event Princess Beatrice and Claus von Amsberg announce engagement 1965 Event Beatles announce their film is named "8 Arms to Hold on to You" (Help) 1962 Event U.S. space officials announce selection of 9 new astronauts 1962 Event 5 research groups announce simultaneously discovery of anti-matter 1961 Event Producers Albert Broccoli and Harry Saltzman announce expensive publicity campaign to make Sean Connery (James Bond) a star 1958 Event CBS Labs announce new stereophonic records 1958 Event Chicago Cardinals announce they will play their 1958 opener in Buffalo 1958 Event Egypt and Syria announce plans to merge into United Arab Republic 1957 Event Brooklyn Dodgers announce move to Los Angeles 1957 Event Researchers announce Borazan (harder than diamonds) been developed 1956 Event Yankees announce purchase of outfielder Enos Slaughter from KC 1955 Event RKO is 1st to announce sale of its film library to TV 1946 Event Giants outfielder Danny Gardella is 1st major leaguer to announce he is jumping to the "outlaw" Mexican League 1945 Event Imperial General Headquarters in Tokyo announce fall of Okinawa 1943 Event General Eisenhower announce unconditional surrender of Italy in WW II 1943 Event Soviets announce they broke long Nazi siege of Leningrad 1942 Event U.S. and British government announce establishment of United Nations 1939 Event New York Yankees announce Lou Gehrig's retirement 1938 Event Dodgers announce contracts to install lights at Ebbets Field 1936 Event Hitler announce building of Volkswagens (starting slug-bug game) 1930 Event Yankees announce signing Joe McCarthy to manage for 4 years 1929 Event Red Sox announce they will play Sunday games at Braves Field 1927 Event Dodgers announce release of future Hall of Fame Zack Wheat 1923 Event Cards announce their players will wear numbers on their uniforms 1921 Event Toronto's Dr. Banting and Dr. Best announce discovery of insulin 1920 Event New York Yankees announce purchase of Babe Ruth
