Comet Hale–Bopp is seen passing at perihelion.
Comet Hale–Bopp is seen passing at perihelion.
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1997
1954
United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the creation of the United States Air Force…
United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the creation of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
1948
Cold War: Communist forces respond to the introduction of the Deutsche Mark by attempting to force the…
Cold War: Communist forces respond to the introduction of the Deutsche Mark by attempting to force the western powers to withdraw from Berlin.
1937
Birth of Jordan Charney
Born: Jordan Charney, American actor.
1924
Adolf Hitler is sentenced to five years fortress confinement for his participation in the "Beer Hall…
Adolf Hitler is sentenced to five years fortress confinement for his participation in the "Beer Hall Putsch" but spends only nine months in jail.
996
Death of John XV
Died: John XV, pope of the Catholic Church.
527
Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne.
Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne.
285
Roman emperor Diocletian names Maximian his co-emperor ("Augustus").
Roman emperor Diocletian names Maximian his co-emperor ("Augustus").
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