NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation…
NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history.
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1969
The Apollo 11 astronauts are released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the Moon.
The Apollo 11 astronauts are released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the Moon.
1942
Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil receive a patent for a Frequency-hopping spread spectrum…
Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil receive a patent for a Frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system that later became the basis for modern technologies in wireless telephones, two-way radio communications, and Wi-Fi.
1786
Captain Francis Light establishes the British colony of Penang in Malaysia.
Captain Francis Light establishes the British colony of Penang in Malaysia.
1384
Birth of Yolande of Aragon
Born: Yolande of Aragon (died 1442).
979
Death of Gero
Died: Gero, Count of Alsleben.
117
Hadrian is proclaimed Roman emperor, two days after Trajan's death.
Hadrian is proclaimed Roman emperor, two days after Trajan's death.
3114 BCE
The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably…
The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Maya, begins.
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