The Concorde makes its final flight, over Bristol, England.
The Concorde makes its final flight, over Bristol, England.
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1991
National Assembly of Azerbaijan abolishes the autonomous status of Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast of…
National Assembly of Azerbaijan abolishes the autonomous status of Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast of Azerbaijan and renames several cities with Azeri names.
1944
World War II: Germany begins V-1 and V-2 attacks on Antwerp, Belgium.
World War II: Germany begins V-1 and V-2 attacks on Antwerp, Belgium.
1922
The Toll of the Sea debuts as the first general release film to use two-tone Technicolor. (The Gulf…
The Toll of the Sea debuts as the first general release film to use two-tone Technicolor. (The Gulf Between was the first film to do so, but it was not widely distributed.)
1917
The National Hockey League is formed, with the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators,…
The National Hockey League is formed, with the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, and Toronto Arenas as its first teams.
1869
Birth of Maud of Wales
Born: Maud of Wales (died 1938).
946
Death of Li Congyan
Died: Li Congyan, Chinese general (born 898).
783
The Asturian queen Adosinda is held at a monastery to prevent her nephew from retaking the throne from…
The Asturian queen Adosinda is held at a monastery to prevent her nephew from retaking the throne from Mauregatus.
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