The Soviet Union launches the unmanned Luna 9 spacecraft as part of the Luna program.
The Soviet Union launches the unmanned Luna 9 spacecraft as part of the Luna program.
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1945
US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier…
US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier since the Civil War.
1938
Birth of Beatrix of the Netherlands
Born: Beatrix of the Netherlands.
1901
Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters premieres at Moscow Art Theatre in Russia.
Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters premieres at Moscow Art Theatre in Russia.
1865
American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief of all Confederate armies.
American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief of all Confederate armies.
1856
Death of 11th Dalai Lama
Died: 11th Dalai Lama (born 1838).
1747
The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital.
The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital.
314
Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades.
Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades.
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