The Soviet Union launches its Mir spacecraft. Remaining in orbit for 15 years, it is occupied for ten of…
The Soviet Union launches its Mir spacecraft. Remaining in orbit for 15 years, it is occupied for ten of those years.
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1962
Mercury program: While aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth,…
Mercury program: While aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, making three orbits in four hours, 55 minutes.
1935
Caroline Mikkelsen becomes the first woman to set foot in Antarctica.
Caroline Mikkelsen becomes the first woman to set foot in Antarctica.
1877
Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake receives its premiere at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake receives its premiere at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
1864
American Civil War: Battle of Olustee: The largest battle fought in Florida during the war.
American Civil War: Battle of Olustee: The largest battle fought in Florida during the war.
1552
Birth of Sengoku Hidehisa
Born: Sengoku Hidehisa, Daimyō (died 1614).
1431
Death of Pope Martin V
Died: Pope Martin V (born 1368).
1339
The Milanese army and the St. George's (San Giorgio) Mercenaries of Lodrisio Visconti clash in the Battle…
The Milanese army and the St. George's (San Giorgio) Mercenaries of Lodrisio Visconti clash in the Battle of Parabiago; Visconti is defeated.
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