Faucett Perú Flight 251 crashes in the Andes; all 123 passengers and crew are killed.
Faucett Perú Flight 251 crashes in the Andes; all 123 passengers and crew are killed.
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1996
1996
The Siege of Sarajevo officially ends.
The Siege of Sarajevo officially ends.
1964
British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802/6 crashes into the Glungezer mountain in the Tux Alps of…
British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802/6 crashes into the Glungezer mountain in the Tux Alps of Austria, killing all 75 people aboard.
1944
The Admiralty Islands are invaded in Operation Brewer, led by American general Douglas MacArthur, in World…
The Admiralty Islands are invaded in Operation Brewer, led by American general Douglas MacArthur, in World War II.
1912
The Piedra Movediza (Moving Stone) of Tandil falls and breaks.
The Piedra Movediza (Moving Stone) of Tandil falls and breaks.
1468
Birth of Pope Paul III
Born: Pope Paul III (died 1549).
888
Odo, count of Paris, is crowned king of West Francia (France) by Archbishop Walter of Sens at Compiègne.
Odo, count of Paris, is crowned king of West Francia (France) by Archbishop Walter of Sens at Compiègne.
468
Death of Pope Hilarius
Died: Pope Hilarius.
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