The first Boeing 737 (a 100 series) makes its maiden flight.
The first Boeing 737 (a 100 series) makes its maiden flight.
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1947
The Glazier–Higgins–Woodward tornadoes kill 181 and injure 970 in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
The Glazier–Higgins–Woodward tornadoes kill 181 and injure 970 in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
1940
World War II: Operation Weserübung: Germany invades Denmark and Norway.
World War II: Operation Weserübung: Germany invades Denmark and Norway.
1865
American Civil War: Robert E. Lee surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia (26,765 troops) to Ulysses S.…
American Civil War: Robert E. Lee surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia (26,765 troops) to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, effectively ending the war.
1835
Birth of Leopold II of Belgium
Born: Leopold II of Belgium (died 1909).
475
Byzantine Emperor Basiliscus issues a circular letter (Enkyklikon) to the bishops of his empire,…
Byzantine Emperor Basiliscus issues a circular letter (Enkyklikon) to the bishops of his empire, supporting the Monophysite christological position.
193
The distinguished soldier Septimius Severus is proclaimed emperor by the army in Illyricum.
The distinguished soldier Septimius Severus is proclaimed emperor by the army in Illyricum.
585 BCE
Death of Jimmu
Died: Jimmu, emperor of Japan (born 711 BC).
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