World War II: Soviet soldiers raise the first Soviet flag over the Reichstag. The Victory Banner will be…
World War II: Soviet soldiers raise the first Soviet flag over the Reichstag. The Victory Banner will be raised the next day.
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1945
1939
NBC inaugurates its regularly scheduled television service in New York City, broadcasting President…
NBC inaugurates its regularly scheduled television service in New York City, broadcasting President Franklin D. Roosevelt's N.Y. World's Fair opening day ceremonial address.
1863
A 65-man French Foreign Legion infantry patrol fights a force of nearly 2,000 Mexican soldiers to nearly…
A 65-man French Foreign Legion infantry patrol fights a force of nearly 2,000 Mexican soldiers to nearly the last man in Hacienda Camarón, Mexico.
1492
Spain gives Christopher Columbus his commission of exploration. He is named admiral of the ocean sea,…
Spain gives Christopher Columbus his commission of exploration. He is named admiral of the ocean sea, viceroy and governor of any territory he discovers.
1331
Birth of Gaston III
Born: Gaston III, Count of Foix (died 1391).
1305
Roger de Flor, leader of the mercenary Catalan Company, is murdered, leading to widespread pillaging by…
Roger de Flor, leader of the mercenary Catalan Company, is murdered, leading to widespread pillaging by the mercenaries in Thrace.
1002
Death of Eckard I
Died: Eckard I, German nobleman.
311
The Diocletianic Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire ends.
The Diocletianic Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire ends.
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