Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic.
Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic.
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1969
The formation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) is announced at a mass rally in Calcutta.
The formation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) is announced at a mass rally in Calcutta.
1954
Red Scare: Witnesses begin testifying and live television coverage of the Army–McCarthy hearings begins.
Red Scare: Witnesses begin testifying and live television coverage of the Army–McCarthy hearings begins.
1945
World War II: Prisoners at the Jasenovac concentration camp revolt. Five hundred twenty are killed and…
World War II: Prisoners at the Jasenovac concentration camp revolt. Five hundred twenty are killed and around eighty escape.
1876
The first National League baseball game is played at the Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia.
The first National League baseball game is played at the Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia.
1518
Birth of Antoine of Navarre
Born: Antoine of Navarre (died 1562).
960
Basil II is crowned co-Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
Basil II is crowned co-Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
296
Death of Pope Caius
Died: Pope Caius.
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