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1974
In the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese forces launch their 1975 Spring Offensive (to 30 April 1975),…
In the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese forces launch their 1975 Spring Offensive (to 30 April 1975), which results in the final capitulation of South Vietnam.
1962
NASA launches Relay 1, the first active repeater communications satellite in orbit.
1959
Archbishop Makarios III becomes the first President of Cyprus.
1769
Dartmouth College is founded by the Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, with a royal charter from King George III,…
Dartmouth College is founded by the Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, with a royal charter from King George III, on land donated by Royal governor John Wentworth.
1521
Birth of Pope Sixtus V
Born: Pope Sixtus V (died 1590).
1124
Death of Pope Callixtus II
Died: Pope Callixtus II (born 1065).
1076
The city of Salerno surrenders to Robert Guiscard. Duke Gisulf continues his resistance in the citadel…
The city of Salerno surrenders to Robert Guiscard. Duke Gisulf continues his resistance in the citadel until May of the following year.
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