Igor Stravinsky conducts the premiere of his American ballet, Orpheus at the New York City Center.
Igor Stravinsky conducts the premiere of his American ballet, Orpheus at the New York City Center.
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The Ustaše massacre nearly 200 Serbs in the village of Gudovac, the first massacre of their genocidal…
The Ustaše massacre nearly 200 Serbs in the village of Gudovac, the first massacre of their genocidal campaign against Serbs of the Independent State of Croatia.
1937
South African medical researcher Max Theiler develops the yellow fever vaccine at the Rockefeller…
South African medical researcher Max Theiler develops the yellow fever vaccine at the Rockefeller Foundation in New York City.
1936
Death of Fuad I of Egypt
Died: Fuad I of Egypt (born 1868).
1935
Birth of Pedro Ramos
Born: Pedro Ramos, Cuban baseball player.
1792
France invades the Austrian Netherlands (present day Belgium and Luxembourg), beginning the French…
France invades the Austrian Netherlands (present day Belgium and Luxembourg), beginning the French Revolutionary Wars.
357
Emperor Constantius II enters Rome for the first time to celebrate his victory over Magnus Magnentius.
Emperor Constantius II enters Rome for the first time to celebrate his victory over Magnus Magnentius.
224
The Battle of Hormozdgan is fought. Ardashir I defeats and kills Artabanus V, effectively ending the…
The Battle of Hormozdgan is fought. Ardashir I defeats and kills Artabanus V, effectively ending the Parthian Empire.
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