NASA's Mariner 2 becomes the first spacecraft to fly by Venus.
NASA's Mariner 2 becomes the first spacecraft to fly by Venus.
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1960
Convention against Discrimination in Education of UNESCO is adopted.
Convention against Discrimination in Education of UNESCO is adopted.
1939
Winter War: The Soviet Union is expelled from the League of Nations for invading Finland.
Winter War: The Soviet Union is expelled from the League of Nations for invading Finland.
1901
Birth of Paul of Greece
Born: Paul of Greece (died 1964).
1896
The Glasgow Underground Railway is opened by the Glasgow District Subway Company.
The Glasgow Underground Railway is opened by the Glasgow District Subway Company.
872
Death of Pope Adrian II
Died: Pope Adrian II (born 792).
835
Sweet Dew Incident: Emperor Wenzong of the Tang dynasty conspires to kill the powerful eunuchs of the Tang…
Sweet Dew Incident: Emperor Wenzong of the Tang dynasty conspires to kill the powerful eunuchs of the Tang court, but the plot is foiled.
557
Constantinople is severely damaged by an earthquake, which cracks the dome of Hagia Sophia.
Constantinople is severely damaged by an earthquake, which cracks the dome of Hagia Sophia.
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