A Vega C rocket carrying two Pléiades Neo satellites fails after liftoff.
A Vega C rocket carrying two Pléiades Neo satellites fails after liftoff.
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1979
Lancaster House Agreement: An independence agreement for Rhodesia is signed in London by Lord Carrington,…
Lancaster House Agreement: An independence agreement for Rhodesia is signed in London by Lord Carrington, Sir Ian Gilmour, Robert Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo, Bishop Abel Muzorewa and S.C. Mundawarara.
1941
World War II: A Thai-Japanese Pact of Alliance is signed.
World War II: A Thai-Japanese Pact of Alliance is signed.
1930
Birth of Phil Roman
Born: Phil Roman, American animator.
1879
the fictional character of Nora Helmer is first portrayed by Betty Hennings at a showing of A Doll's House…
the fictional character of Nora Helmer is first portrayed by Betty Hennings at a showing of A Doll's House at the Royal Danish Theatre.
1844
The Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers commences business at its cooperative in Rochdale, England,…
The Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers commences business at its cooperative in Rochdale, England, starting the Cooperative movement.
1124
Pope Honorius II is consecrated, having been elected after the controversial dethroning of Pope-Elect…
Pope Honorius II is consecrated, having been elected after the controversial dethroning of Pope-Elect Celestine II.
956
Death of Sun Sheng
Died: Sun Sheng, Chinese chancellor.
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