United Air Lines Flight 736 collides with a United States Air Force fighter jet near Arden, Nevada in what…
United Air Lines Flight 736 collides with a United States Air Force fighter jet near Arden, Nevada in what is now Enterprise, Nevada.
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1946
The U.S. Weather Bureau records that a tornado which struck Timber Lake, South Dakota was 4 miles (6.4…
The U.S. Weather Bureau records that a tornado which struck Timber Lake, South Dakota was 4 miles (6.4 km), among the widest tornadoes on record.
1934
The "Surgeon's Photograph", the most famous photo allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, is published in…
The "Surgeon's Photograph", the most famous photo allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, is published in the Daily Mail (in 1994, it is revealed to be a hoax).
1802
Twelve thousand Wahhabis sack Karbala, killing over three thousand inhabitants.
Twelve thousand Wahhabis sack Karbala, killing over three thousand inhabitants.
1132
Birth of Sancho VI
Born: Sancho VI, king of Navarre (died 1194).
1073
Death of Pope Alexander II
Died: Pope Alexander II.
43 BCE
Battle of Mutina: Mark Antony is again defeated in battle by Aulus Hirtius, who is killed. Antony fails to…
Battle of Mutina: Mark Antony is again defeated in battle by Aulus Hirtius, who is killed. Antony fails to capture Mutina and Decimus Brutus is murdered shortly after.
753 BCE
Romulus founds Rome (traditional date).
Romulus founds Rome (traditional date).
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