NASA launches the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph space probe to observe the Sun.
NASA launches the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph space probe to observe the Sun.
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1954
The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting,…
The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead turns violent, with three players ejected and further fighting continuing after the game.
1941
World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa.
World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa.
1905
During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin.
During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin.
1497
Death of Michael An Gof
Died: Michael An Gof, rebel leader.
1462
Birth of Louis XII
Born: Louis XII, king of France (died 1515).
678
Pope Agatho is consecrated following the death of pope Donus two months prior.
Pope Agatho is consecrated following the death of pope Donus two months prior.
363
Jovian is proclaimed Roman emperor following the death of emperor Julian in the previous night.
Jovian is proclaimed Roman emperor following the death of emperor Julian in the previous night.
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