The James Webb Space Telescope is launched.
The James Webb Space Telescope is launched.
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1968
Apollo program: Apollo 8 performs the first successful Trans-Earth injection (TEI) maneuver, sending the…
Apollo program: Apollo 8 performs the first successful Trans-Earth injection (TEI) maneuver, sending the crew and spacecraft on a trajectory back to Earth from Lunar orbit.
1870
Wagner's Siegfried Idyll is first performed.
Wagner's Siegfried Idyll is first performed.
1717
Birth of Pope Pius VI
Born: Pope Pius VI (died 1799).
1261
Eleven-year-old John IV Laskaris of the restored Eastern Roman Empire is deposed and blinded by orders of…
Eleven-year-old John IV Laskaris of the restored Eastern Roman Empire is deposed and blinded by orders of his co-ruler Michael VIII Palaiologos.
795
Death of Pope Adrian I
Died: Pope Adrian I.
336
First documented sign of Christmas celebration in Rome.
First documented sign of Christmas celebration in Rome.
36
Forces of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han, under the command of Wu Han, conquer the separatist Chengjia…
Forces of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han, under the command of Wu Han, conquer the separatist Chengjia empire, reuniting China.
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