The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic.
The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic.
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1848
Waterloo railway station in London opens.
Waterloo railway station in London opens.
1836
The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to…
The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions.
1801
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers…
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history.
1657
Birth of Frederick I of Prussia
Born: Frederick I of Prussia (died 1713).
969
Death of Olga of Kiev
Died: Olga of Kiev (born 890).
813
Byzantine emperor Michael I, under threat by conspiracies, abdicates in favor of his general Leo the…
Byzantine emperor Michael I, under threat by conspiracies, abdicates in favor of his general Leo the Armenian, and becomes a monk (under the name Athanasius).
472
Western Roman Emperor Anthemius is killed by troops of the Roman Gothic general Ricimer.
Western Roman Emperor Anthemius is killed by troops of the Roman Gothic general Ricimer.
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