USS Enterprise fire: An accidental explosion aboard the USS Enterprise near Hawaii kills 28 people.
USS Enterprise fire: An accidental explosion aboard the USS Enterprise near Hawaii kills 28 people.
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1952
NBC's long-running morning news program Today debuts, with host Dave Garroway.
NBC's long-running morning news program Today debuts, with host Dave Garroway.
1951
National Airlines Flight 83 crashes during landing at Philadelphia International Airport, killing seven…
National Airlines Flight 83 crashes during landing at Philadelphia International Airport, killing seven passengers and crew.
1943
World War II: Japan begins Operation Ke, the successful operation to evacuate its forces from Guadalcanal…
World War II: Japan begins Operation Ke, the successful operation to evacuate its forces from Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal campaign.
1899
RMS Oceanic, the largest ship afloat since SS Great Eastern, is launched.
RMS Oceanic, the largest ship afloat since SS Great Eastern, is launched.
1236
King Henry III of England marries Eleanor of Provence.
King Henry III of England marries Eleanor of Provence.
1131
Birth of Valdemar I of Denmark
Born: Valdemar I of Denmark (died 1182).
1092
Death of Vratislaus II of Bohemia
Died: Vratislaus II of Bohemia.
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