Fox Broadcasting Company (FBC) launches as the fourth US television network.
Fox Broadcasting Company (FBC) launches as the fourth US television network.
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1967
A day after his capture, Ernesto "Che" Guevara is executed for attempting to incite a revolution in Bolivia.
A day after his capture, Ernesto "Che" Guevara is executed for attempting to incite a revolution in Bolivia.
1935
Birth of Prince Edward
Born: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
1914
World War I: The Siege of Antwerp comes to an end.
World War I: The Siege of Antwerp comes to an end.
1804
Hobart, capital of Tasmania, is founded.
Hobart, capital of Tasmania, is founded.
1410
The first known mention of the Prague astronomical clock.
The first known mention of the Prague astronomical clock.
1047
Death of Pope Clement II
Died: Pope Clement II.
768
Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks.
Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks.
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