Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago.
Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago.
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1972
Aeroflot Flight 217 crashes outside Moscow, killing 174.
Aeroflot Flight 217 crashes outside Moscow, killing 174.
1911
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor General of Canada of royal…
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent.
1775
The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (predecessor of the United States Navy).
The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (predecessor of the United States Navy).
1499
Birth of Claude of France
Born: Claude of France (died 1524).
1100
Death of Guy I
Died: Guy I, count of Ponthieu.
409
Vandals and Alans cross the Pyrenees and appear in Hispania.
Vandals and Alans cross the Pyrenees and appear in Hispania.
54
Roman emperor Claudius dies from poisoning under mysterious circumstances. He is succeeded by his adopted…
Roman emperor Claudius dies from poisoning under mysterious circumstances. He is succeeded by his adopted son Nero, rather than by Britannicus, his son with Messalina.
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