Apollo program: Launch of AS-201, the first flight of the Saturn IB rocket.
Apollo program: Launch of AS-201, the first flight of the Saturn IB rocket.
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1936
In the February 26 Incident, young nationalist Japanese military officers assassinate multiple cabinet…
In the February 26 Incident, young nationalist Japanese military officers assassinate multiple cabinet statesmen and start a rebellion in downtown Tokyo, which is ended 3 days later.
1909
Birth of Talal of Jordan
Born: Talal of Jordan (died 1972).
1909
Kinemacolor, the first successful color motion picture process, is first shown to the general public at…
Kinemacolor, the first successful color motion picture process, is first shown to the general public at the Palace Theatre in London.
1794
The first Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen burns down.
The first Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen burns down.
1154
Death of Roger II of Sicily
Died: Roger II of Sicily (born 1095).
364
Valentinian I is proclaimed Roman Emperor.
Valentinian I is proclaimed Roman Emperor.
747 BCE
According to Ptolemy, the epoch (origin) of the Nabonassar Era began at noon on this date. Historians use…
According to Ptolemy, the epoch (origin) of the Nabonassar Era began at noon on this date. Historians use this to establish the modern BC chronology for dating historic events.
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