United Airlines Flight 232 crashes in Sioux City, Iowa, killing 111.
United Airlines Flight 232 crashes in Sioux City, Iowa, killing 111.
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1940
World War II: Army order 112 forms the Intelligence Corps of the British Army.
World War II: Army order 112 forms the Intelligence Corps of the British Army.
1900
The first line of the Paris Metro opens for operation.
The first line of the Paris Metro opens for operation.
1890
Birth of George II of Greece
Born: George II of Greece (died 1947).
1821
Coronation of George IV of the United Kingdom.
Coronation of George IV of the United Kingdom.
1030
Death of Adalberon
Died: Adalberon, French bishop.
484
Leontius, Roman usurper, is crowned Eastern emperor at Tarsus (modern Turkey). He is recognized in Antioch…
Leontius, Roman usurper, is crowned Eastern emperor at Tarsus (modern Turkey). He is recognized in Antioch and makes it his capital.
64
The Great Fire of Rome causes widespread devastation and rages on for six days, destroying half of the city.
The Great Fire of Rome causes widespread devastation and rages on for six days, destroying half of the city.
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