The Magellan space probe reaches Venus.
The Magellan space probe reaches Venus.
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1988
Japanese American internment: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs the Civil Liberties Act of 1988,…
Japanese American internment: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, providing $20,000 payments to Japanese Americans who were either interned in or relocated by the United States during World War II.
1953
First Indochina War: The French Union withdraws its forces from Operation Camargue against the Viet Minh…
First Indochina War: The French Union withdraws its forces from Operation Camargue against the Viet Minh in central Vietnam.
1944
World War II: The Battle of Narva on the Eastern Front ends with a defensive German victory.
World War II: The Battle of Narva on the Eastern Front ends with a defensive German victory.
1935
Birth of Ad van Luyn
Born: Ad van Luyn, Dutch bishop.
1680
The Pueblo Revolt begins in New Mexico.
The Pueblo Revolt begins in New Mexico.
796
Death of Eanbald
Died: Eanbald, archbishop of York.
654
Pope Eugene I elected to succeed Martinus I.
Pope Eugene I elected to succeed Martinus I.
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