First Indochina War - small French garrison at Đắk Đoa is overrun by the Viet Minh after a week's siege.
First Indochina War - small French garrison at Đắk Đoa is overrun by the Viet Minh after a week's siege.
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1939
World War II: German battleship Bismarck is launched.
World War II: German battleship Bismarck is launched.
1876
Alexander Graham Bell applies for a patent for the telephone, as does Elisha Gray.
Alexander Graham Bell applies for a patent for the telephone, as does Elisha Gray.
1849
In New York City, James Knox Polk becomes the first serving President of the United States to have his…
In New York City, James Knox Polk becomes the first serving President of the United States to have his photograph taken.
1835
The original Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, in the Latter Day Saint movement, is formed in Kirtland, Ohio.
The original Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, in the Latter Day Saint movement, is formed in Kirtland, Ohio.
1483
Birth of Babur
Born: Babur, Mughal emperor (died 1530).
1140
Death of Leo I
Died: Leo I, Armenian prince.
748
Abbasid Revolution: The Hashimi rebels under Abu Muslim Khorasani take Merv, capital of the Umayyad…
Abbasid Revolution: The Hashimi rebels under Abu Muslim Khorasani take Merv, capital of the Umayyad province Khorasan, marking the consolidation of the Abbasid revolt.
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