The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and its political arm Sinn…
The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and its political arm Sinn Féin.
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1942
World War II: Japanese forces capture Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federated Malay States.
World War II: Japanese forces capture Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federated Malay States.
1861
American Civil War: Alabama secedes from the United States.
American Civil War: Alabama secedes from the United States.
1787
William Herschel discovers Titania and Oberon, two moons of Uranus.
William Herschel discovers Titania and Oberon, two moons of Uranus.
1322
Birth of Emperor Kōmyō of Japan
Born: Emperor Kōmyō of Japan (died 1380).
705
Death of Pope John VI
Died: Pope John VI (born 655).
630
Conquest of Mecca: Muhammad and his followers conquer the city, and the Quraysh association of clans…
Conquest of Mecca: Muhammad and his followers conquer the city, and the Quraysh association of clans surrenders.
532
Nika riots in Constantinople: A quarrel between supporters of different chariot teams—the Blues and the…
Nika riots in Constantinople: A quarrel between supporters of different chariot teams—the Blues and the Greens—in the Hippodrome escalates into violence.
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