First Indochina War: The Battle of Vĩnh Yên begins.
First Indochina War: The Battle of Vĩnh Yên begins.
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1942
Henry Ford patents a soybean car, which is 30% lighter than a regular car.
Henry Ford patents a soybean car, which is 30% lighter than a regular car.
1936
Birth of Renato Bruson
Born: Renato Bruson, Italian opera singer.
1908
The Rhoads Opera House fire in Boyertown, Pennsylvania kills 171 people.
The Rhoads Opera House fire in Boyertown, Pennsylvania kills 171 people.
1888
The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C.
The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C.
858
Death of Æthelwulf
Died: Æthelwulf, king of Wessex.
532
The Nika riots break out, during the racing season at the Hippodrome in Constantinople, as a result of…
The Nika riots break out, during the racing season at the Hippodrome in Constantinople, as a result of discontent with the rule of the Emperor Justinian I.
27 BCE
Octavian transfers the state to the free disposal of the Roman Senate and the people. He receives Spain,…
Octavian transfers the state to the free disposal of the Roman Senate and the people. He receives Spain, Gaul, and Syria as his province for ten years.
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