Malaysia Airlines Flight 2133 crashes at Tawau Airport in Malaysia, killing 34.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 2133 crashes at Tawau Airport in Malaysia, killing 34.
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1954
Marilyn Monroe's iconic skirt scene is shot during filming for The Seven Year Itch.
Marilyn Monroe's iconic skirt scene is shot during filming for The Seven Year Itch.
1944
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet in Quebec as part of the Octagon Conference to discuss…
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet in Quebec as part of the Octagon Conference to discuss strategy.
1904
Birth of Umberto II of Italy
Born: Umberto II of Italy (died 1983).
1816
HMS Whiting runs aground on the Doom Bar.
HMS Whiting runs aground on the Doom Bar.
1326
Death of Dmitry of Tver
Died: Dmitry of Tver (born 1299).
608
Consecration of pope Boniface IV following his approval by the Byzantine emperor.
Consecration of pope Boniface IV following his approval by the Byzantine emperor.
533
The Byzantine army under Belisarius enters Carthage following their victory over the Vandals at Ad Decimum.
The Byzantine army under Belisarius enters Carthage following their victory over the Vandals at Ad Decimum.
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