Vietnam Television is established.
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1965
Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese…
Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Piranha on the Batangan Peninsula.
1930
Birth of Baudouin of Belgium
Born: Baudouin of Belgium (died 1993).
1923
The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is formed.
The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is formed.
1856
The Saimaa Canal is inaugurated.
The Saimaa Canal is inaugurated.
1818
Carl III of Sweden–Norway is crowned king of Norway, in Trondheim.
Carl III of Sweden–Norway is crowned king of Norway, in Trondheim.
1251
Death of Viola
Died: Viola, Duchess of Opole.
878
Louis the Stammerer is crowned as king of West Francia by Pope John VIII.
Louis the Stammerer is crowned as king of West Francia by Pope John VIII.
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