In San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, 72 illegal immigrants are killed by Los Zetas and eventually found…
In San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, 72 illegal immigrants are killed by Los Zetas and eventually found dead by Mexican authorities.
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1936
The Australian Antarctic Territory is created.
The Australian Antarctic Territory is created.
1909
Workers start pouring concrete for the Panama Canal.
Workers start pouring concrete for the Panama Canal.
1781
American Revolutionary War: A small force of Pennsylvania militia is ambushed and overwhelmed by an…
American Revolutionary War: A small force of Pennsylvania militia is ambushed and overwhelmed by an American Indian group, which forces George Rogers Clark to abandon his attempt to attack Detroit.
1358
Birth of John I of Castile
Born: John I of Castile (died 1390).
895
Death of Guthred
Died: Guthred, king of Northumbria.
410
The Visigoths under King Alaric I begin to pillage Rome.
The Visigoths under King Alaric I begin to pillage Rome.
367
Gratian, son of Roman Emperor Valentinian I, is named co-Augustus at the age of eight by his father.
Gratian, son of Roman Emperor Valentinian I, is named co-Augustus at the age of eight by his father.
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