Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-35, carrying the ASTRO-1 spacelab observatory.
Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-35, carrying the ASTRO-1 spacelab observatory.
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1976
Fidel Castro becomes President of Cuba, replacing Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado.
Fidel Castro becomes President of Cuba, replacing Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado.
1970
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.
1954
Cold War: The United States Senate votes 65 to 22 to censure Joseph McCarthy for "conduct that tends to…
Cold War: The United States Senate votes 65 to 22 to censure Joseph McCarthy for "conduct that tends to bring the Senate into dishonor and disrepute".
1865
Alabama ratifies the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, followed by North Carolina, then Georgia;…
Alabama ratifies the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, followed by North Carolina, then Georgia; U.S. slaves were legally free within two weeks.
1825
Birth of Pedro II of Brazil
Born: Pedro II of Brazil (died 1891).
1244
Pope Innocent IV arrives at Lyon for the First Council of Lyon.
Pope Innocent IV arrives at Lyon for the First Council of Lyon.
537
Death of Pope Silverius
Died: Pope Silverius.
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