Both a blue moon and a lunar eclipse occur.
Both a blue moon and a lunar eclipse occur.
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1956
The Romanian Television network begins its first broadcast in Bucharest.
The Romanian Television network begins its first broadcast in Bucharest.
1955
General Motors becomes the first U.S. corporation to make over US$1 billion in a year.
General Motors becomes the first U.S. corporation to make over US$1 billion in a year.
1796
The incorporation of Baltimore as a city.
The incorporation of Baltimore as a city.
1378
Birth of Pope Callixtus III
Born: Pope Callixtus III (died 1458).
535
Byzantine general Belisarius completes the conquest of Sicily, defeating the Gothic garrison of Palermo…
Byzantine general Belisarius completes the conquest of Sicily, defeating the Gothic garrison of Palermo (Panormos), and ending his consulship for the year.
406
Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gaul.
Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gaul.
335
Death of Pope Sylvester I
Died: Pope Sylvester I.
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