The Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union officially ends after the signing of the Moscow Peace…
The Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union officially ends after the signing of the Moscow Peace Treaty.
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1933
Birth of Diane Dillon
Born: Diane Dillon, American illustrator.
1881
Death of Alexander II of Russia
Died: Alexander II of Russia (born 1818).
1845
Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto receives its première performance in Leipzig with Ferdinand David as…
Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto receives its première performance in Leipzig with Ferdinand David as soloist.
1809
Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden is deposed in the Coup of 1809.
Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden is deposed in the Coup of 1809.
1781
William Herschel discovers Uranus.
William Herschel discovers Uranus.
483
Election of Pope Felix III following the death of Pope Simplicius earlier that month.
Election of Pope Felix III following the death of Pope Simplicius earlier that month.
222
Roman emperor Elagabalus is murdered alongside his mother, Julia Soaemias. He is replaced by his 14-year…
Roman emperor Elagabalus is murdered alongside his mother, Julia Soaemias. He is replaced by his 14-year old cousin, Severus Alexander.
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