The Bank of Thailand floats the baht, triggering the Asian financial crisis.
The Bank of Thailand floats the baht, triggering the Asian financial crisis.
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1986
Aeroflot Flight 2306 crashes while attempting an emergency landing at Syktyvkar Airport in Syktyvkar, in…
Aeroflot Flight 2306 crashes while attempting an emergency landing at Syktyvkar Airport in Syktyvkar, in present-day Komi Republic, Russia, killing 54 people.
1934
The Night of the Long Knives ends after three days of killings.
The Night of the Long Knives ends after three days of killings.
1776
American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of…
American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great Britain. The wording of the formal Declaration of Independence was agreed upon and publicly released two days later, on July 4.
1578
Death of Thomas Doughty
Died: Thomas Doughty, English explorer.
1494
Age of Discovery: The Treaty of Tordesillas is ratified by Spain.
Age of Discovery: The Treaty of Tordesillas is ratified by Spain.
1478
Birth of Louis V
Born: Louis V, Elector Palatine (died 1544).
626
Li Shimin, the future Emperor Taizong of Tang, ambushes and kills his rival brothers Li Yuanji and Li…
Li Shimin, the future Emperor Taizong of Tang, ambushes and kills his rival brothers Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng in the Xuanwu Gate Incident.
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