NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft touches down in the "saddle" region of 433 Eros, becoming the first spacecraft…
NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft touches down in the "saddle" region of 433 Eros, becoming the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid.
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1983
One hundred women protest in Lahore, Pakistan against military dictator Zia-ul-Haq's proposed Law of…
One hundred women protest in Lahore, Pakistan against military dictator Zia-ul-Haq's proposed Law of Evidence. The women were tear-gassed, baton-charged and thrown into lock-up. The women were successful in repealing the law.
1946
African American United States Army veteran Isaac Woodard is severely beaten by a South Carolina police…
African American United States Army veteran Isaac Woodard is severely beaten by a South Carolina police officer to the point where he loses his vision in both eyes. The incident later galvanizes the civil rights movement and partially inspires Orson Welles' film Touch of Evil.
1889
Antonín Dvořák's Jakobín is premiered at the National Theater in Prague.
Antonín Dvořák's Jakobín is premiered at the National Theater in Prague.
1876
Birth of 13th Dalai Lama
Born: 13th Dalai Lama (died 1933).
1818
Bernardo O'Higgins formally approves the Chilean Declaration of Independence near Concepción, Chile.
Bernardo O'Higgins formally approves the Chilean Declaration of Independence near Concepción, Chile.
1059
Upon reaching Rome, Bruno of Toul is elected as pope Leo IX and starts initiating reforms.
Upon reaching Rome, Bruno of Toul is elected as pope Leo IX and starts initiating reforms.
914
Death of Li
Died: Li, empress of Yan.
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