In Iran, the Cinema Rex fire causes more than 300 deaths.
In Iran, the Cinema Rex fire causes more than 300 deaths.
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1940
First flight of the B-25 Mitchell medium bomber.
First flight of the B-25 Mitchell medium bomber.
1934
The German referendum of 1934 approves Adolf Hitler's appointment as head of state with the title of Führer.
The German referendum of 1934 approves Adolf Hitler's appointment as head of state with the title of Führer.
1933
Birth of Debra Paget
Born: Debra Paget, American actress.
1745
Ottoman–Persian War: In the Battle of Kars, the Ottoman army is routed by Persian forces led by Nader Shah.
Ottoman–Persian War: In the Battle of Kars, the Ottoman army is routed by Persian forces led by Nader Shah.
780
Death of Credan
Died: Credan, English abbot and saint.
43 BCE
In the wake of the murder of Julius Caesar, his nephew and heir, Octavian, uses the threat of military…
In the wake of the murder of Julius Caesar, his nephew and heir, Octavian, uses the threat of military force to compel the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.
295 BCE
The first temple to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility, is dedicated by Quintus Fabius…
The first temple to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility, is dedicated by Quintus Fabius Maximus Gurges during the Third Samnite War.
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