NASA launches the 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter.
NASA launches the 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter.
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2001
1956
Francoist Spain agrees to surrender its protectorate in Morocco.
Francoist Spain agrees to surrender its protectorate in Morocco.
1868
Thomas D'Arcy McGee, one of the Canadian Fathers of Confederation, is assassinated by a Fenian activist.
Thomas D'Arcy McGee, one of the Canadian Fathers of Confederation, is assassinated by a Fenian activist.
1805
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven premieres his Third Symphony, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven premieres his Third Symphony, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
1652
Birth of Pope Clement XII
Born: Pope Clement XII (died 1740).
1206
Death of Frederick I
Died: Frederick I, Duke of Lorraine.
529
First Corpus Juris Civilis, a fundamental work in jurisprudence, is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor…
First Corpus Juris Civilis, a fundamental work in jurisprudence, is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I.
451
Attila the Hun captures Metz in France, killing most of its inhabitants and burning the town.
Attila the Hun captures Metz in France, killing most of its inhabitants and burning the town.
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