Santa Cruz massacre: The Indonesian Army open fire on a crowd of student protesters in Dili, East Timor.
Santa Cruz massacre: The Indonesian Army open fire on a crowd of student protesters in Dili, East Timor.
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1971
Aeroflot Flight N-63 crashes on approach to Vinnytsia Airport, killing 48.
Aeroflot Flight N-63 crashes on approach to Vinnytsia Airport, killing 48.
1970
The Oregon Highway Division attempts to destroy a rotting beached sperm whale with explosives, leading to…
The Oregon Highway Division attempts to destroy a rotting beached sperm whale with explosives, leading to the now infamous "exploding whale" incident.
1954
Ellis Island ceases operations.
Ellis Island ceases operations.
1933
Nazi Germany uses a referendum to ratify its withdrawal from the League of Nations.
Nazi Germany uses a referendum to ratify its withdrawal from the League of Nations.
1903
Birth of Jack Oakie
Born: Jack Oakie, American actor (died 1978).
954
The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom.
The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom.
607
Death of Pope Boniface III
Died: Pope Boniface III.
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