Saddam Hussein appears on Iraqi state television with a number of Western "guests" (actually hostages) to…
Saddam Hussein appears on Iraqi state television with a number of Western "guests" (actually hostages) to try to prevent the Gulf War.
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1939
World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact. In a secret protocol to…
World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact. In a secret protocol to the pact, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania are divided into German and Soviet "spheres of influence".
1930
Birth of Vera Miles
Born: Vera Miles, American actress.
1904
The automobile tire chain is patented.
The automobile tire chain is patented.
1775
American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St…
American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St James's stating that the American colonies have proceeded to a state of open and avowed rebellion.
406
Death of Radagaisus
Died: Radagaisus, Gothic king.
406
The Western Roman army under Stilicho corners and defeats the Ostrogothic army in the battle of Faesulae.
The Western Roman army under Stilicho corners and defeats the Ostrogothic army in the battle of Faesulae.
79
Mount Vesuvius begins stirring, on the feast day of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
Mount Vesuvius begins stirring, on the feast day of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
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