Apollo 17 becomes the sixth and final Apollo mission to land on the Moon.
Apollo 17 becomes the sixth and final Apollo mission to land on the Moon.
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1941
World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy suffers its first loss of surface vessels during the Battle of…
World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy suffers its first loss of surface vessels during the Battle of Wake Island.
1913
More than two years after it was stolen from the Louvre, Leonardo da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa is…
More than two years after it was stolen from the Louvre, Leonardo da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa is recovered in Florence, Italy. The thief, Vincenzo Peruggia, is immediately arrested.
1868
Paraguayan War: Brazilian troops defeat the Paraguayan Army at the Battle of Avay.
Paraguayan War: Brazilian troops defeat the Paraguayan Army at the Battle of Avay.
1475
Birth of Pope Leo X
Born: Pope Leo X (died 1521).
384
Death of Pope Damasus I
Died: Pope Damasus I (born c.304).
361
Julian enters Constantinople as sole Roman Emperor.
Julian enters Constantinople as sole Roman Emperor.
220
Emperor Xian of Han is forced to abdicate the throne by Cao Cao's son Cao Pi, ending the Han dynasty.
Emperor Xian of Han is forced to abdicate the throne by Cao Cao's son Cao Pi, ending the Han dynasty.
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