Remington Rand delivers the first UNIVAC I computer to the United States Census Bureau.
Remington Rand delivers the first UNIVAC I computer to the United States Census Bureau.
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1939
Events preceding World War II in Europe: Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain pledges British military…
Events preceding World War II in Europe: Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain pledges British military support to the Second Polish Republic in the event of an invasion by Nazi Germany.
1901
Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák premieres at the National Opera House in Prague.
Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák premieres at the National Opera House in Prague.
1889
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened.
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened.
1499
Birth of Pope Pius IV
Born: Pope Pius IV (died 1565).
1241
Death of Pousa
Died: Pousa, voivode of Transylvania.
1146
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches his famous sermon in a field at Vézelay, urging the necessity of a Second…
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches his famous sermon in a field at Vézelay, urging the necessity of a Second Crusade. Louis VII is present, and joins the Crusade.
307
After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, daughter of the retired Roman emperor…
After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, daughter of the retired Roman emperor Maximian.
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