Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos begins operation.
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos begins operation.
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1961
ČSA Flight 511 crashes in Igensdorf, Germany, killing 52.
ČSA Flight 511 crashes in Igensdorf, Germany, killing 52.
1941
World War II: First day of the Battle of Cape Matapan in Greece between the navies of the United Kingdom…
World War II: First day of the Battle of Cape Matapan in Greece between the navies of the United Kingdom and Australia, and the Royal Italian navy.
1836
Birth of Jean Benner
Born: Jean Benner, French artist (died 1906).
1814
War of 1812: In the Battle of Valparaíso, two American naval vessels are captured by two Royal Navy vessels.
War of 1812: In the Battle of Valparaíso, two American naval vessels are captured by two Royal Navy vessels.
1285
Death of Pope Martin IV
Died: Pope Martin IV.
364
Roman Emperor Valentinian I appoints his brother Flavius Valens co-emperor.
Roman Emperor Valentinian I appoints his brother Flavius Valens co-emperor.
193
After assassinating the Roman Emperor Pertinax, his Praetorian Guards auction off the throne to Didius…
After assassinating the Roman Emperor Pertinax, his Praetorian Guards auction off the throne to Didius Julianus.
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