Researchers at Fermilab announce the discovery of the top quark.
Researchers at Fermilab announce the discovery of the top quark.
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1965
The US and Republic of Vietnam Air Force begin Operation Rolling Thunder, a sustained bombing campaign…
The US and Republic of Vietnam Air Force begin Operation Rolling Thunder, a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam.
1941
World War II: First German military units enter Bulgaria after it joins the Axis Pact.
World War II: First German military units enter Bulgaria after it joins the Axis Pact.
1836
Texas Revolution: The Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico is adopted.
Texas Revolution: The Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico is adopted.
1810
Birth of Pope Leo XIII
Born: Pope Leo XIII (died 1903).
1009
Death of Mokjong
Died: Mokjong, king of Goryeo (born 980).
986
Louis V becomes the last Carolingian king of West Francia after the death of his father, Lothaire.
Louis V becomes the last Carolingian king of West Francia after the death of his father, Lothaire.
537
Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoth army under king Vitiges begins the siege of the capital. Belisarius conducts…
Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoth army under king Vitiges begins the siege of the capital. Belisarius conducts a delaying action outside the Flaminian Gate; he and a detachment of his bucellarii are almost cut off.
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