Birth of Michael Murphy
Born: Michael Murphy, American actor.
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1920
US authorities arrest Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti for alleged robbery and murder.
US authorities arrest Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti for alleged robbery and murder.
1912
The first issue of the Bolshevik newspaper Pravda is published.
The first issue of the Bolshevik newspaper Pravda is published.
1835
The first railway in continental Europe opens between Brussels and Mechelen.
The first railway in continental Europe opens between Brussels and Mechelen.
1821
Emperor Napoleon dies in exile on the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Emperor Napoleon dies in exile on the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.
1192
Queen Isabella I of Jerusalem marries Henry II, Count of Champagne.
Queen Isabella I of Jerusalem marries Henry II, Count of Champagne.
553
The Second Council of Constantinople begins.
The Second Council of Constantinople begins.
465
Death of Gerontius
Died: Gerontius, Archbishop of Milan.
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