Voyager 2 spacecraft makes its closest approach to Saturn.
Voyager 2 spacecraft makes its closest approach to Saturn.
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1940
World War II: The first Bombing of Berlin by the British Royal Air Force.
World War II: The first Bombing of Berlin by the British Royal Air Force.
1825
The Thirty-Three Orientals declare the independence of Uruguay from Brazil.
The Thirty-Three Orientals declare the independence of Uruguay from Brazil.
1814
War of 1812: On the second day of the burning of Washington, British troops torch the Library of Congress,…
War of 1812: On the second day of the burning of Washington, British troops torch the Library of Congress, United States Treasury, Department of War, and other public buildings.
1707
Birth of Louis I of Spain
Born: Louis I of Spain (died 1724).
1327
Death of Demasq Kaja
Died: Demasq Kaja, Chobanid.
450
Marcian is proclaimed Eastern Roman emperor at Hebdomon and marries empress Pulcheria.
Marcian is proclaimed Eastern Roman emperor at Hebdomon and marries empress Pulcheria.
383
Roman Emperor Gratian is murdered at a banquet after having surrendered to the forces of rival emperor…
Roman Emperor Gratian is murdered at a banquet after having surrendered to the forces of rival emperor Magnus Maximus.
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