North Korea successfully launches its first satellite, Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2.
North Korea successfully launches its first satellite, Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2.
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1979
Coup d'état of December Twelfth occurs in South Korea.
Coup d'état of December Twelfth occurs in South Korea.
1945
The People's Republic of Korea is outlawed in the South, by order of the United States Army Military…
The People's Republic of Korea is outlawed in the South, by order of the United States Army Military Government in Korea.
1917
Father Edward J. Flanagan founds Boys Town as a farm village for wayward boys.
Father Edward J. Flanagan founds Boys Town as a farm village for wayward boys.
1913
Death of Menelik II
Died: Menelik II, Ethiopian emperor (born 1844).
1806
Birth of Stand Watie
Born: Stand Watie, American general (died 1871).
1388
Maria of Enghien sells the lordship of Argos and Nauplia to the Republic of Venice.
Maria of Enghien sells the lordship of Argos and Nauplia to the Republic of Venice.
627
Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II's Persian forces,…
Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II's Persian forces, commanded by General Rhahzadh.
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