Space Shuttle Discovery launches on its final mission, STS-133.
Space Shuttle Discovery launches on its final mission, STS-133.
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1976
The 1976 constitution of Cuba is formally proclaimed.
The 1976 constitution of Cuba is formally proclaimed.
1942
Voice of America makes its first broadcast.
Voice of America makes its first broadcast.
1920
Nancy Astor becomes the first woman to speak in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom following her…
Nancy Astor becomes the first woman to speak in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom following her election as a Member of Parliament (MP) three months earlier.
1813
Sinking of HMS Peacock by USS Hornet on the Demerara River, Guyana.
Sinking of HMS Peacock by USS Hornet on the Demerara River, Guyana.
1360
Birth of Amadeus VII
Born: Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy.
616
Death of Æthelberht of Kent
Died: Æthelberht of Kent.
484
King Huneric of the Vandals replaces Nicene bishops with Arian ones, and banishes some to Corsica.
King Huneric of the Vandals replaces Nicene bishops with Arian ones, and banishes some to Corsica.
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