The first launch of a Space Shuttle (Columbia) takes place: The STS-1 mission.
The first launch of a Space Shuttle (Columbia) takes place: The STS-1 mission.
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The U.S. Auto-Lite strike begins, culminating in a five-day melee between Ohio National Guard troops and…
The U.S. Auto-Lite strike begins, culminating in a five-day melee between Ohio National Guard troops and 6,000 strikers and picketers.
1831
Soldiers marching on the Broughton Suspension Bridge in Manchester, England, cause it to collapse.
Soldiers marching on the Broughton Suspension Bridge in Manchester, England, cause it to collapse.
1776
American Revolution: With the Halifax Resolves, the North Carolina Provincial Congress authorizes its…
American Revolution: With the Halifax Resolves, the North Carolina Provincial Congress authorizes its Congressional delegation to vote for independence from Britain.
1550
Death of Claude
Died: Claude, Duke of Guise (born 1496).
959
Birth of En'yū
Born: En'yū, emperor of Japan (died 991).
467
Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
240
Shapur I becomes co-emperor of the Sasanian Empire with his father Ardashir I.
Shapur I becomes co-emperor of the Sasanian Empire with his father Ardashir I.
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