Naro-1 becomes the first carrier rocket launched by South Korea.
Naro-1 becomes the first carrier rocket launched by South Korea.
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1982
Richard Skrenta writes the first PC virus code, which is 400 lines long and disguised as an Apple boot…
Richard Skrenta writes the first PC virus code, which is 400 lines long and disguised as an Apple boot program called "Elk Cloner".
1968
Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against South…
Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against South Vietnam, the United States, and their allies.
1944
World War II: The Battle of Cisterna, part of Operation Shingle, begins in central Italy.
World War II: The Battle of Cisterna, part of Operation Shingle, begins in central Italy.
1937
Birth of Vanessa Redgrave
Born: Vanessa Redgrave, English actress.
1847
Yerba Buena, California is renamed San Francisco, California.
Yerba Buena, California is renamed San Francisco, California.
1018
Poland and the Holy Roman Empire conclude the Peace of Bautzen.
Poland and the Holy Roman Empire conclude the Peace of Bautzen.
970
Death of Peter I of Bulgaria
Died: Peter I of Bulgaria.
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