Soviet Mars 5 space probe is launched.
Soviet Mars 5 space probe is launched.
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1939
Birth of S. Ramadoss
Born: S. Ramadoss, Indian politician.
1894
The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese warship.
The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese warship.
1788
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completes his Symphony No. 40 in G minor (K550).
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completes his Symphony No. 40 in G minor (K550).
1609
The English ship Sea Venture, en route to Virginia, is deliberately driven ashore during a storm at…
The English ship Sea Venture, en route to Virginia, is deliberately driven ashore during a storm at Bermuda to prevent its sinking; the survivors go on to found a new colony there.
1190
Death of Sibylla
Died: Sibylla, queen of Jerusalem.
315
The Arch of Constantine is completed near the Colosseum in Rome to commemorate Constantine I's victory…
The Arch of Constantine is completed near the Colosseum in Rome to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge.
306
Constantine I is proclaimed Roman emperor by his troops.
Constantine I is proclaimed Roman emperor by his troops.
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