Vietnam War: North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces attack Australian troops defending Fire Support Base Coral.
Vietnam War: North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces attack Australian troops defending Fire Support Base Coral.
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1965
The Soviet spacecraft Luna 5 crashes on the Moon.
The Soviet spacecraft Luna 5 crashes on the Moon.
1926
The Italian-built airship Norge becomes the first vessel to fly over the North Pole.
The Italian-built airship Norge becomes the first vessel to fly over the North Pole.
1778
Heinrich XI, count of the Principality of Reuss-Greiz, is elevated to Prince by Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor.
Heinrich XI, count of the Principality of Reuss-Greiz, is elevated to Prince by Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor.
1496
Birth of Gustav I of Sweden
Born: Gustav I of Sweden (died 1560).
805
Death of Æthelhard
Died: Æthelhard, archbishop of Canterbury.
254
Pope Stephen I succeeds Pope Lucius I, becoming the 23rd pope of the Catholic Church, and immediately…
Pope Stephen I succeeds Pope Lucius I, becoming the 23rd pope of the Catholic Church, and immediately takes a stand against Novatianism.
113
Roman emperor Trajan dedicates a column celebrating and depicting his victory over the Dacians.
Roman emperor Trajan dedicates a column celebrating and depicting his victory over the Dacians.
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