Apollo program: The launch of Apollo 16 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Apollo program: The launch of Apollo 16 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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1948
The Organization of European Economic Co-operation is formed.
The Organization of European Economic Co-operation is formed.
1927
Birth of Pope Benedict XVI
Born: Pope Benedict XVI (died 2022).
1919
Polish–Lithuanian War: The Polish Army launches the Vilna offensive to capture Vilnius in modern Lithuania.
Polish–Lithuanian War: The Polish Army launches the Vilna offensive to capture Vilnius in modern Lithuania.
1838
The French Army captures Veracruz in the Pastry War.
The French Army captures Veracruz in the Pastry War.
1113
Death of Sviatopolk II of Kiev
Died: Sviatopolk II of Kiev (born 1050).
69
Defeated by Vitellius' troops at Bedriacum, Roman emperor Otho commits suicide.
Defeated by Vitellius' troops at Bedriacum, Roman emperor Otho commits suicide.
1457 BCE
Battle of Megiddo: The first battle to have been recorded in what is accepted as relatively reliable detail.
Battle of Megiddo: The first battle to have been recorded in what is accepted as relatively reliable detail.
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