Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.
Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.
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1947
Muhammad Ali Jinnah is recommended as the first Governor-General of Pakistan by the British Prime…
Muhammad Ali Jinnah is recommended as the first Governor-General of Pakistan by the British Prime Minister, Clement Attlee.
1943
World War II: Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, begins.
World War II: Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, begins.
1939
Birth of Mavis Staples
Born: Mavis Staples, American singer.
1806
The Vellore Mutiny is the first instance of a mutiny by Indian sepoys against the British East India Company.
The Vellore Mutiny is the first instance of a mutiny by Indian sepoys against the British East India Company.
1473
Death of James II
Died: James II, king of Cyprus.
420
Having usurped the throne of Emperor Gong of Jin, Liu Yu proclaims himself Emperor of the Liu Song dynasty.
Having usurped the throne of Emperor Gong of Jin, Liu Yu proclaims himself Emperor of the Liu Song dynasty.
138
Emperor Hadrian of Rome dies of heart failure at his residence on the bay of Naples, Baiae; he is buried…
Emperor Hadrian of Rome dies of heart failure at his residence on the bay of Naples, Baiae; he is buried at Rome in the Tomb of Hadrian beside his late wife, Vibia Sabina.
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