Micheline Bernardini models the first modern bikini at a swimming pool in Paris.
Micheline Bernardini models the first modern bikini at a swimming pool in Paris.
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1908
Birth of Henri of Orléans
Born: Henri of Orléans, (died 1999).
1865
The United States Secret Service begins operation.
The United States Secret Service begins operation.
1859
The United States discovers and claims Midway Atoll.
The United States discovers and claims Midway Atoll.
1814
War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall…
War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippawa, Ontario.
1294
Election of pope Celestine V following the death of pope Nicholas IV two years prior.
Election of pope Celestine V following the death of pope Nicholas IV two years prior.
905
Death of Wang Pu
Died: Wang Pu, Chinese chancellor.
328
The official opening of Constantine's Bridge built over the Danube between Sucidava (Corabia, Romania) and…
The official opening of Constantine's Bridge built over the Danube between Sucidava (Corabia, Romania) and Oescus (Gigen, Bulgaria) by the Roman architect Theophilus Patricius.
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