The International Monetary Fund begins financial operations.
The International Monetary Fund begins financial operations.
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1941
World War II: Bulgaria signs the Tripartite Pact, allying itself with the Axis powers.
World War II: Bulgaria signs the Tripartite Pact, allying itself with the Axis powers.
1896
Henri Becquerel discovers radioactive decay.
Henri Becquerel discovers radioactive decay.
1845
United States President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas.
United States President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas.
1432
Birth of Isabella of Coimbra
Born: Isabella of Coimbra (died 1455).
589
Death of David
Died: David, Welsh bishop and saint.
293
Emperor Diocletian and Maximian appoint Constantius Chlorus and Galerius as Caesars. This is considered…
Emperor Diocletian and Maximian appoint Constantius Chlorus and Galerius as Caesars. This is considered the beginning of the Tetrarchy, known as the Quattuor Principes Mundi ("Four Rulers of the World").
509 BCE
Publius Valerius Publicola celebrates the first triumph of the Roman Republic after his victory over the…
Publius Valerius Publicola celebrates the first triumph of the Roman Republic after his victory over the deposed king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus at the Battle of Silva Arsia.
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