Microsoft Windows 1.0, the first graphical personal computer operating environment developed by Microsoft,…
Microsoft Windows 1.0, the first graphical personal computer operating environment developed by Microsoft, is released.
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1959
The Declaration of the Rights of the Child is adopted by the United Nations.
The Declaration of the Rights of the Child is adopted by the United Nations.
1937
Birth of René Kollo
Born: René Kollo, German tenor.
1845
Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata: Battle of Vuelta de Obligado.
Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata: Battle of Vuelta de Obligado.
1805
Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, premieres in Vienna.
Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, premieres in Vienna.
762
During the An Shi Rebellion, the Tang dynasty, with the help of Huihe tribe, recaptures Luoyang from the…
During the An Shi Rebellion, the Tang dynasty, with the help of Huihe tribe, recaptures Luoyang from the rebels.
284
Death of Numerian
Died: Numerian, Roman emperor.
284
Diocletian is chosen as Roman emperor.
Diocletian is chosen as Roman emperor.
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