Deep Impact launches from Cape Canaveral on a Delta II rocket.
Deep Impact launches from Cape Canaveral on a Delta II rocket.
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1991
Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American military force to drive Iraq…
Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait.
1964
Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic.
Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic.
1937
Birth of Shirley Eaton
Born: Shirley Eaton, English actress.
1895
The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom.
The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom.
1528
Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, having already reigned since his election in June 1523.
Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, having already reigned since his election in June 1523.
914
Death of Ahmad Samani
Died: Ahmad Samani, Samanid emir.
475
Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople, and his general, Basiliscus gains…
Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople, and his general, Basiliscus gains control of the empire.
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