The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with…
The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced.
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1977
SA de Transport Aérien Flight 730 crashes near Madeira Airport in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, killing 36.
SA de Transport Aérien Flight 730 crashes near Madeira Airport in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, killing 36.
1966
Saturn's moon Epimetheus is discovered by astronomer Richard Walker.
Saturn's moon Epimetheus is discovered by astronomer Richard Walker.
1944
World War II: XX Bomber Command responds to the Japanese Operation Ichi-Go offensive by dropping five…
World War II: XX Bomber Command responds to the Japanese Operation Ichi-Go offensive by dropping five hundred tons of incendiary bombs on a supply base in Hankow, China.
1865
US Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment, prohibiting…
US Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment, prohibiting slavery throughout the United States.
1626
Birth of Christina
Born: Christina, Queen of Sweden (died 1689).
1495
Death of Alfonso II of Naples
Died: Alfonso II of Naples (born 1448).
1118
The city of Zaragoza is conquered by king Alfonso I of Aragon from the Almoravid.
The city of Zaragoza is conquered by king Alfonso I of Aragon from the Almoravid.
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