United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of…
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations.
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1995
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite.
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite.
1985
The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as…
The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney.
1919
The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the…
The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight.
1798
The French Armée d'Orient under Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a Mamluk army under Murad Bey in battle of…
The French Armée d'Orient under Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a Mamluk army under Murad Bey in battle of Shubra Khit.
1590
Birth of Pope Clement X
Born: Pope Clement X (died 1676).
1174
William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173–74, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to…
William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173–74, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England.
982
Death of Pandulf II
Died: Pandulf II, Lombard prince.
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