Venera program: Venera 5, a Soviet space probe, lands on Venus.
Venera program: Venera 5, a Soviet space probe, lands on Venus.
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1959
The Tritons' Fountain in Valletta, Malta is turned on for the first time.
The Tritons' Fountain in Valletta, Malta is turned on for the first time.
1925
The first modern performance of Claudio Monteverdi's opera Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria occurred in Paris.
The first modern performance of Claudio Monteverdi's opera Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria occurred in Paris.
1918
The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government during wartime…
The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government during wartime an imprisonable offense. It will be repealed less than two years later.
1811
Peninsular War: The allies Spain, Portugal and United Kingdom fight an inconclusive battle against the…
Peninsular War: The allies Spain, Portugal and United Kingdom fight an inconclusive battle against the French at the Albuera. It is, in proportion to the numbers involved, the bloodiest battle of the war.
1611
Birth of Pope Innocent XI
Born: Pope Innocent XI (died 1689).
946
Emperor Suzaku abdicates the throne in favor of his brother Murakami who becomes the 62nd emperor of Japan.
Emperor Suzaku abdicates the throne in favor of his brother Murakami who becomes the 62nd emperor of Japan.
895
Death of Qian Kuan
Died: Qian Kuan, Chinese nobleman.
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