Astronomers discover Sedna, a distant trans-Neptunian dwarf planet.
Astronomers discover Sedna, a distant trans-Neptunian dwarf planet.
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1990
After German reunification, the Federal Republic of Germany and Poland sign a treaty confirming the…
After German reunification, the Federal Republic of Germany and Poland sign a treaty confirming the Oder–Neisse line as the border between Germany and Poland.
1971
Mariner 9 enters orbit around Mars.
Mariner 9 enters orbit around Mars.
1938
The Lions Gate Bridge, connecting Vancouver to the North Shore region, opens to traffic.
The Lions Gate Bridge, connecting Vancouver to the North Shore region, opens to traffic.
1935
Birth of Hussein of Jordan
Born: Hussein of Jordan (died 1999).
1851
Moby-Dick, a novel by Herman Melville, is published in the USA.
Moby-Dick, a novel by Herman Melville, is published in the USA.
1060
Death of Geoffrey II
Died: Geoffrey II, count of Anjou.
332 BCE
Alexander the Great is crowned pharaoh of Egypt.
Alexander the Great is crowned pharaoh of Egypt.
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