World War II: Operation Gomorrah: The Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg, Germany causing a firestorm that…
World War II: Operation Gomorrah: The Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg, Germany causing a firestorm that kills 42,000 German civilians.
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1939
The Sutton Hoo helmet is discovered.
The Sutton Hoo helmet is discovered.
1935
First flight of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
First flight of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
1927
Birth of John Ashbery
Born: John Ashbery, American poet (died 2017).
1821
José de San Martín declares the independence of Peru from Spain.
José de San Martín declares the independence of Peru from Spain.
1508
Death of Robert Blackadder
Died: Robert Blackadder, bishop of Glasgow.
1364
Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle of Cascina.
Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle of Cascina.
484
Pope Felix III excommunicated patriarch Acacius of Constantinople for his support of the Henoticon and his…
Pope Felix III excommunicated patriarch Acacius of Constantinople for his support of the Henoticon and his support of the removal of patriarch John Talaia, leading to the Acacian schism.
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