Noël Mamère, Mayor of Bègles, celebrates marriage for two men for the first time in France.
Noël Mamère, Mayor of Bègles, celebrates marriage for two men for the first time in France.
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1984
Operation Blue Star: Under orders from India's prime minister, Indira Gandhi, the Indian Army begins an…
Operation Blue Star: Under orders from India's prime minister, Indira Gandhi, the Indian Army begins an invasion of the Golden Temple, the holiest site of the Sikh religion.
1975
The Suez Canal opens for the first time since the Six-Day War.
The Suez Canal opens for the first time since the Six-Day War.
1949
Thailand elects Orapin Chaiyakan, the first female member of Thailand's Parliament.
Thailand elects Orapin Chaiyakan, the first female member of Thailand's Parliament.
1938
Birth of Moira Anderson
Born: Moira Anderson, Scottish singer.
1864
American Civil War: Battle of Piedmont: Union forces under General David Hunter defeat a Confederate army…
American Civil War: Battle of Piedmont: Union forces under General David Hunter defeat a Confederate army at Piedmont, Virginia, taking nearly 1,000 prisoners.
1310
Death of Amalric
Died: Amalric, prince of Tyre.
830
Theodora is crowned Byzantine empress and marries then emperor Theophilos in the Hagia Sophia. She is…
Theodora is crowned Byzantine empress and marries then emperor Theophilos in the Hagia Sophia. She is credited with restoring Christian orthodoxy and icons.
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