The IBM Personal Computer is released.
The IBM Personal Computer is released.
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1976
Between 1,000 and 3,500 Palestinians are killed in the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, one of the bloodiest events…
Between 1,000 and 3,500 Palestinians are killed in the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, one of the bloodiest events of the Lebanese Civil War.
1952
The Night of the Murdered Poets: Thirteen prominent Jewish intellectuals are murdered in Moscow, Russia,…
The Night of the Murdered Poets: Thirteen prominent Jewish intellectuals are murdered in Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union.
1944
World War II: Alençon is liberated by General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, becoming the first city in…
World War II: Alençon is liberated by General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, becoming the first city in France to be liberated from the Nazis by French forces.
1939
Birth of George Hamilton
Born: George Hamilton, American actor.
1788
The Anjala conspiracy is signed.
The Anjala conspiracy is signed.
1689
Death of Pope Innocent XI
Died: Pope Innocent XI (born 1611).
1099
First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon: Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces…
First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon: Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade.
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