Peace talks begin in Northern Ireland without the participation of Sinn Féin.
Peace talks begin in Northern Ireland without the participation of Sinn Féin.
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1963
The Equal Pay Act of 1963, aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex, is signed into law by John F.…
The Equal Pay Act of 1963, aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex, is signed into law by John F. Kennedy as part of his New Frontier Program.
1935
Dr. Robert Smith takes his last drink, and Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio, United States,…
Dr. Robert Smith takes his last drink, and Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio, United States, by him and Bill Wilson.
1793
French Revolution: Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins gain control of the Committee…
French Revolution: Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins gain control of the Committee of Public Safety installing the revolutionary dictatorship.
1596
Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk discover Bear Island.
Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk discover Bear Island.
871
Death of Odo I
Died: Odo I, Frankish nobleman.
867
Birth of Emperor Uda of Japan
Born: Emperor Uda of Japan (died 931).
671
Emperor Tenji of Japan introduces a water clock (clepsydra) called Rokoku. The instrument, which measures…
Emperor Tenji of Japan introduces a water clock (clepsydra) called Rokoku. The instrument, which measures time and indicates hours, is placed in the capital of Ōtsu.
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