The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1, is launched.
The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1, is launched.
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1958
Benjamin Britten's one-act opera Noye's Fludde premieres at the Aldeburgh Festival.
Benjamin Britten's one-act opera Noye's Fludde premieres at the Aldeburgh Festival.
1920
The Troubles in Ulster (1920–1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry.
The Troubles in Ulster (1920–1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry.
1799
Action of 18 June 1799: A frigate squadron under Rear-admiral Jean-Baptiste Perrée is captured by the…
Action of 18 June 1799: A frigate squadron under Rear-admiral Jean-Baptiste Perrée is captured by the British fleet under Lord Keith.
1318
Birth of Eleanor of Woodstock
Born: Eleanor of Woodstock (died 1355).
908
Death of Zhang Hao
Died: Zhang Hao, general of Yang Wu.
656
Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.
Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.
618
Li Yuan becomes Emperor Gaozu of Tang, initiating three centuries of Tang dynasty rule over China.
Li Yuan becomes Emperor Gaozu of Tang, initiating three centuries of Tang dynasty rule over China.
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