An Airbus A330-300 crashes during a test flight at Toulouse–Blagnac Airport, killing all seven people on…
An Airbus A330-300 crashes during a test flight at Toulouse–Blagnac Airport, killing all seven people on board.
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1972
The first leap second is added to the UTC time system.
The first leap second is added to the UTC time system.
1937
The world's first emergency telephone number, 999, is introduced in London.
The world's first emergency telephone number, 999, is introduced in London.
1934
The Night of the Long Knives, Adolf Hitler's violent purge of his political rivals in Germany, takes place.
The Night of the Long Knives, Adolf Hitler's violent purge of his political rivals in Germany, takes place.
1911
Birth of Nagarjun
Born: Nagarjun, Indian poet (died 1998).
1805
Under An act to divide the Indiana Territory into two separate governments, adopted by the U.S. Congress…
Under An act to divide the Indiana Territory into two separate governments, adopted by the U.S. Congress on January 11, 1805, the Michigan Territory is organized.
1066
Death of St.Theobald Of Provins
Died: St.Theobald Of Provins.
296
Pope Marcellinus begins his papacy.
Pope Marcellinus begins his papacy.
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