Outbreak of CIH computer virus.
Outbreak of CIH computer virus.
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1999
1993
The Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on mission STS-55 to conduct experiments aboard the Spacelab module.
The Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on mission STS-55 to conduct experiments aboard the Spacelab module.
1966
The magnitude 5.1 Tashkent earthquake affects the largest city in Soviet Central Asia with a maximum MSK…
The magnitude 5.1 Tashkent earthquake affects the largest city in Soviet Central Asia with a maximum MSK intensity of VII (Very strong). Tashkent is mostly destroyed and 15–200 are killed.
1945
World War II: Filipino troops of the 66th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army, USAFIP-NL and…
World War II: Filipino troops of the 66th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army, USAFIP-NL and the American troops of the 33rd and 37th Infantry Division, United States Army liberate Baguio as they fight against the Japanese forces under General Tomoyuki Yamashita.
1900
Fires destroy Canadian cities Ottawa and Hull, reducing them to ashes in 12 hours. Twelve thousand people…
Fires destroy Canadian cities Ottawa and Hull, reducing them to ashes in 12 hours. Twelve thousand people are left without a home.
1319
Birth of John II of France
Born: John II of France (died 1364).
1289
Following weeks of bombardment, the city of Tripoli falls to the Mamluks under Qalawun. The Mamluks…
Following weeks of bombardment, the city of Tripoli falls to the Mamluks under Qalawun. The Mamluks massacre all men they find and enslave the women and children.
757
Death of Pope Stephen II
Died: Pope Stephen II (born 715).
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