The Mariner 2 unmanned space mission is launched to Venus by NASA.
The Mariner 2 unmanned space mission is launched to Venus by NASA.
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1955
The first edition of the Guinness Book of Records is published in Great Britain.
The first edition of the Guinness Book of Records is published in Great Britain.
1918
Mexican Revolution: Battle of Ambos Nogales: U.S. Army forces skirmish against Mexican Carrancistas as…
Mexican Revolution: Battle of Ambos Nogales: U.S. Army forces skirmish against Mexican Carrancistas as part of the Mexican Border War.
1813
French Emperor Napoleon I defeats a larger force of Austrians, Russians, and Prussians at the Battle of…
French Emperor Napoleon I defeats a larger force of Austrians, Russians, and Prussians at the Battle of Dresden.
1487
Birth of Anna of Brandenburg
Born: Anna of Brandenburg (died 1514).
1172
Henry the Young King and Margaret of France are crowned junior king and queen of England.
Henry the Young King and Margaret of France are crowned junior king and queen of England.
827
Death of Pope Eugene II
Died: Pope Eugene II.
410
The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days.
The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days.
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