Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Challenger makes its maiden voyage into space on STS-6.
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Challenger makes its maiden voyage into space on STS-6.
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1983
1968
Apollo program: NASA launches Apollo 6.
Apollo program: NASA launches Apollo 6.
1963
Bye Bye Birdie, a musical romantic comedy film directed by George Sidney, was released.
Bye Bye Birdie, a musical romantic comedy film directed by George Sidney, was released.
1939
Birth of JoAnne Carner
Born: JoAnne Carner, American golfer.
1866
Alexander II of Russia narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Dmitry Karakozov in the city of Saint…
Alexander II of Russia narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Dmitry Karakozov in the city of Saint Petersburg.
991
Death of Reginold
Died: Reginold, bishop of Eichstätt.
190
Dong Zhuo has his troops evacuate the capital Luoyang and burn it to the ground.
Dong Zhuo has his troops evacuate the capital Luoyang and burn it to the ground.
503 BCE
Roman consul Agrippa Menenius Lanatus celebrates a triumph for a military victory over the Sabines.
Roman consul Agrippa Menenius Lanatus celebrates a triumph for a military victory over the Sabines.
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