Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission.
Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission.
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1972
Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani.
Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani.
1970
Richard Nixon delivers a special congressional message enunciating Native American self-determination as…
Richard Nixon delivers a special congressional message enunciating Native American self-determination as official US Indian policy, leading to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975.
1892
St. John's, Newfoundland is devastated in the Great Fire of 1892.
St. John's, Newfoundland is devastated in the Great Fire of 1892.
1760
British forces defeat French forces in the last naval battle in New France.
British forces defeat French forces in the last naval battle in New France.
1545
Birth of Carlos
Born: Carlos, Prince of Asturias (died 1568).
1167
The Byzantines defeat the Hungarian army decisively at Sirmium, forcing the Hungarians to sue for peace.
The Byzantines defeat the Hungarian army decisively at Sirmium, forcing the Hungarians to sue for peace.
689
Death of Kilian
Died: Kilian, Irish bishop.
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