Comet Hale–Bopp reaches its closest approach to Earth at 1.315 AU.
Comet Hale–Bopp reaches its closest approach to Earth at 1.315 AU.
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1945
World War II: The city of Hildesheim, Germany, is heavily damaged in a British air raid, though it had…
World War II: The city of Hildesheim, Germany, is heavily damaged in a British air raid, though it had little military significance and Germany was on the verge of final defeat.
1937
Birth of Armin Hary
Born: Armin Hary, German sprinter.
1895
Before the Société pour L'Encouragement à l'Industrie, brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière demonstrate…
Before the Société pour L'Encouragement à l'Industrie, brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière demonstrate movie film technology publicly for the first time.
1829
In the London Protocol, the three protecting powers (United Kingdom, France and Russia) establish the…
In the London Protocol, the three protecting powers (United Kingdom, France and Russia) establish the borders of Greece.
1471
Death of George of Poděbrady
Died: George of Poděbrady (born 1420).
235
Roman emperor Severus Alexander is murdered, marking the start of the Crisis of the Third Century.
Roman emperor Severus Alexander is murdered, marking the start of the Crisis of the Third Century.
106
Start of the Bostran era, the calendar of the province of Arabia Petraea.
Start of the Bostran era, the calendar of the province of Arabia Petraea.
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