Launch of Pioneer 11 spacecraft.
Launch of Pioneer 11 spacecraft.
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1973
1973
The American League of Major League Baseball begins using the designated hitter.
The American League of Major League Baseball begins using the designated hitter.
1945
World War II: Sarajevo is liberated from German and Croatian forces by the Yugoslav Partisans.
World War II: Sarajevo is liberated from German and Croatian forces by the Yugoslav Partisans.
1941
World War II: Nazi Germany launches Operation 25 (the invasion of Kingdom of Yugoslavia) and Operation…
World War II: Nazi Germany launches Operation 25 (the invasion of Kingdom of Yugoslavia) and Operation Marita (the invasion of Greece).
1830
Church of Christ, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement, is organized by Joseph Smith and…
Church of Christ, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement, is organized by Joseph Smith and others at either Fayette or Manchester, New York.
1342
Birth of Infanta Maria
Born: Infanta Maria, Marchioness of Tortosa.
861
Death of Prudentius
Died: Prudentius, bishop of Troyes.
46 BCE
Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato (Cato the Younger) at the Battle…
Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato (Cato the Younger) at the Battle of Thapsus.
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