Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos begins authoritarian rule by declaring martial law.
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos begins authoritarian rule by declaring martial law.
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1957
Pamir, a four-masted barque, was shipwrecked and sank off the Azores during Hurricane Carrie.
Pamir, a four-masted barque, was shipwrecked and sank off the Azores during Hurricane Carrie.
1942
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress makes its maiden flight.
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress makes its maiden flight.
1862
Taiping Rebellion: The Ever Victorious Army defeats Taiping forces at the Battle of Cixi.
Taiping Rebellion: The Ever Victorious Army defeats Taiping forces at the Battle of Cixi.
1217
Death of Caupo of Turaida
Died: Caupo of Turaida.
580
Birth of Pope Vitalian
Born: Pope Vitalian (died 672).
455
Emperor Avitus enters Italy with a Gallic army and consolidates his power.
Emperor Avitus enters Italy with a Gallic army and consolidates his power.
454
Western Roman Emperor Valentinian III murders his general Flavius Aetius on instigation of eunuch…
Western Roman Emperor Valentinian III murders his general Flavius Aetius on instigation of eunuch Heraclius and senator Petronius Maximus.
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