NASA's Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars.
NASA's Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars.
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2012
1962
Jamaica becomes independent from the United Kingdom.
Jamaica becomes independent from the United Kingdom.
1956
After going bankrupt in 1955, the American broadcaster DuMont Television Network makes its final…
After going bankrupt in 1955, the American broadcaster DuMont Television Network makes its final broadcast, a boxing match from St. Nicholas Arena in New York in the Boxing from St. Nicholas Arena series.
1929
Birth of Mike Elliott
Born: Mike Elliott, Jamaican saxophonist.
1917
World War I: Battle of Mărășești between the Romanian and German armies begins.
World War I: Battle of Mărășești between the Romanian and German armies begins.
1824
Peruvian War of Independence: Patriot forces led by Simón Bolívar defeat the Spanish Royalist army in the…
Peruvian War of Independence: Patriot forces led by Simón Bolívar defeat the Spanish Royalist army in the Battle of Junín.
258
Death of Pope Sixtus II
Died: Pope Sixtus II.
258
Pope Sixtus II is arrested while celebrating mass and then beheaded with several of his deacons.
Pope Sixtus II is arrested while celebrating mass and then beheaded with several of his deacons.
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