Twenty-two people are killed at an Ariana Grande concert in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.
Twenty-two people are killed at an Ariana Grande concert in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.
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1972
Over 400 women in Derry, Northern Ireland attack the offices of Sinn Féin following the shooting by the…
Over 400 women in Derry, Northern Ireland attack the offices of Sinn Féin following the shooting by the Irish Republican Army of a young British soldier on leave.
1941
During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops take Fallujah.
During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops take Fallujah.
1826
HMS Beagle departs on its first voyage.
HMS Beagle departs on its first voyage.
1602
Death of Renata of Lorraine
Died: Renata of Lorraine (born 1544).
1009
Birth of Su Xun
Born: Su Xun, Chinese writer (died 1066).
760
Fourteenth recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
Fourteenth recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
192
Dong Zhuo is assassinated by his adopted son Lü Bu.
Dong Zhuo is assassinated by his adopted son Lü Bu.
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