The Derveni papyrus, Europe's oldest surviving manuscript dating to 340 BC, is found in northern Greece.
The Derveni papyrus, Europe's oldest surviving manuscript dating to 340 BC, is found in northern Greece.
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1949
Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist government.
Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist government.
1889
The Coca-Cola Company, then known as the Pemberton Medicine Company, is incorporated in Atlanta.
The Coca-Cola Company, then known as the Pemberton Medicine Company, is incorporated in Atlanta.
1876
The first newspaper in Afrikaans, Die Afrikaanse Patriot, is published in Paarl.
The first newspaper in Afrikaans, Die Afrikaanse Patriot, is published in Paarl.
1535
King Henry VIII issues letters patent incorporating the title Supreme Head of the Church of England into…
King Henry VIII issues letters patent incorporating the title Supreme Head of the Church of England into his royal title.
1432
Birth of Afonso V of Portugal
Born: Afonso V of Portugal (died 1481).
936
Death of Rudolph of France
Died: Rudolph of France (born 880).
69
Otho seizes power in Rome, proclaiming himself Emperor of Rome, beginning a reign of only three months.
Otho seizes power in Rome, proclaiming himself Emperor of Rome, beginning a reign of only three months.
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