Five hundred million people watch the high day of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II begin on…
Five hundred million people watch the high day of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II begin on television.
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1938
The Douglas DC-4E makes its first test flight.
The Douglas DC-4E makes its first test flight.
1929
The Lateran Treaty is ratified, bringing Vatican City into existence.
The Lateran Treaty is ratified, bringing Vatican City into existence.
1840
Birth of Carlota of Mexico
Born: Carlota of Mexico (died 1927).
1800
David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba.
David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba.
879
Pope John VIII recognises the Duchy of Croatia under Duke Branimir as an independent state.
Pope John VIII recognises the Duchy of Croatia under Duke Branimir as an independent state.
862
Death of Al-Muntasir
Died: Al-Muntasir, Abbasid caliph (born 837).
421
Emperor Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia at Constantinople (Byzantine Empire).
Emperor Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia at Constantinople (Byzantine Empire).
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