Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark.
Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark.
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1984
1941
World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa.
World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa.
1940
World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad…
World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918.
1932
Birth of Amrish Puri
Born: Amrish Puri, Indian actor (died 2005).
1807
In the Chesapeake–Leopard affair, the British warship HMS Leopard attacks and boards the American frigate…
In the Chesapeake–Leopard affair, the British warship HMS Leopard attacks and boards the American frigate USS Chesapeake.
910
Death of Gebhard
Died: Gebhard, Frankish nobleman.
168 BCE
Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeat Macedonian King Perseus who surrenders after…
Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeat Macedonian King Perseus who surrenders after the battle, ending the Third Macedonian War.
217 BCE
Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom.
Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom.
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