Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time.
Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time.
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1950
Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea.
Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea.
1915
The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history.
The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history.
1844
Birth of Peter I of Serbia
Born: Peter I of Serbia (died 1921).
1659
At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the Russians led by Prince Trubetskoy.
At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the Russians led by Prince Trubetskoy.
976
Death of Gero
Died: Gero, archbishop of Cologne.
626
The Avars and Sassanids besiege Constantinople, held by Byzantine troops under Patrician Bonus.
The Avars and Sassanids besiege Constantinople, held by Byzantine troops under Patrician Bonus.
226
Cao Rui succeeds his father as emperor of Wei.
Cao Rui succeeds his father as emperor of Wei.
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