The ceremonial funeral of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher takes place at St Paul's Cathedral.
The ceremonial funeral of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher takes place at St Paul's Cathedral.
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1998
Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-90, the final Spacelab mission.
Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-90, the final Spacelab mission.
1970
Apollo program: The damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft returns to Earth safely.
Apollo program: The damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft returns to Earth safely.
1944
Forces of the Communist-controlled Greek People's Liberation Army attack the smaller National and Social…
Forces of the Communist-controlled Greek People's Liberation Army attack the smaller National and Social Liberation resistance group, which surrenders. Its leader Dimitrios Psarros is murdered.
1928
Birth of Heinz Putzl
Born: Heinz Putzl, Austrian fencer.
1864
American Civil War: The Battle of Plymouth begins: Confederate forces attack Plymouth, North Carolina.
American Civil War: The Battle of Plymouth begins: Confederate forces attack Plymouth, North Carolina.
1344
Death of Constantine II
Died: Constantine II, King of Armenia.
1080
Harald III of Denmark dies and is succeeded by Canute IV, who would later be the first Dane to be canonized.
Harald III of Denmark dies and is succeeded by Canute IV, who would later be the first Dane to be canonized.
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