Aeroflot Flight 105 crashes on approach to Magdan-13 Airport, killing 24.
Aeroflot Flight 105 crashes on approach to Magdan-13 Airport, killing 24.
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1948
Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the UNESCO.
Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the UNESCO.
1930
A Chicago Tribune reporter, Jake Lingle, is killed during rush hour at the Illinois Central train station…
A Chicago Tribune reporter, Jake Lingle, is killed during rush hour at the Illinois Central train station by Leo Vincent Brothers, allegedly over a $100,000 gambling debt owed to Al Capone.
1815
End of the Congress of Vienna: The new European political situation is set.
End of the Congress of Vienna: The new European political situation is set.
1661
Birth of Feodor III of Russia
Born: Feodor III of Russia (died 1682).
908
Death of Yang Wo
Died: Yang Wo, Prince of Hongnong.
53
The Roman emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia.
The Roman emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia.
411 BCE
The Athenian coup succeeds, forming a short-lived oligarchy.
The Athenian coup succeeds, forming a short-lived oligarchy.
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