North Korean agents plant a bomb on Korean Air Flight 858, which kills all 115 passengers and crew.
North Korean agents plant a bomb on Korean Air Flight 858, which kills all 115 passengers and crew.
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1982
Michael Jackson releases Thriller, the best-selling music album of all time.
Michael Jackson releases Thriller, the best-selling music album of all time.
1936
Birth of Bill Jenkins
Born: Bill Jenkins, American politician.
1890
The Meiji Constitution goes into effect in Japan, and the first Diet convenes.
The Meiji Constitution goes into effect in Japan, and the first Diet convenes.
1781
The crew of the British slave ship Zong murders 54 Africans by dumping them into the sea to claim…
The crew of the British slave ship Zong murders 54 Africans by dumping them into the sea to claim insurance, beginning the Zong massacre.
618
The Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao at the Battle of Qianshuiyuan.
The Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao at the Battle of Qianshuiyuan.
561
Death of Chlothar I
Died: Chlothar I, Frankish king (born 497).
528
Antioch suffers its second major earthquake in two years, killing thousands and destroying its remaining…
Antioch suffers its second major earthquake in two years, killing thousands and destroying its remaining edifice.
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