A rare tropical storm develops in the South Atlantic Ocean near Angola, the first to be documented by…
A rare tropical storm develops in the South Atlantic Ocean near Angola, the first to be documented by satellites.
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The TEV Wahine, a New Zealand ferry, sinks in Wellington harbour due to a fierce storm – the strongest…
The TEV Wahine, a New Zealand ferry, sinks in Wellington harbour due to a fierce storm – the strongest winds ever in Wellington. Out of the 734 people on board, fifty-three died.
1936
Birth of David A. Hardy
Born: David A. Hardy, British artist.
1887
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America.
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America.
1809
Napoleonic Wars: The War of the Fifth Coalition begins when forces of the Austrian Empire invade Bavaria.
Napoleonic Wars: The War of the Fifth Coalition begins when forces of the Austrian Empire invade Bavaria.
948
Death of Hugh of Arles
Died: Hugh of Arles, king of Italy.
428
Nestorius becomes the Patriarch of Constantinople.
Nestorius becomes the Patriarch of Constantinople.
238
During the year of Six Emperors, forces of Gordian I and Gordian II are defeated by those of Maximinus…
During the year of Six Emperors, forces of Gordian I and Gordian II are defeated by those of Maximinus Thrax in the battle of Carthage.
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