Lithuania declares independence from the Soviet Union.
Lithuania declares independence from the Soviet Union.
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Fifteen people are killed when Widerøe Flight 933 crashes into the Barents Sea near Gamvik, Norway.
Fifteen people are killed when Widerøe Flight 933 crashes into the Barents Sea near Gamvik, Norway.
1945
World War II: The Empire of Vietnam, a short-lived Japanese puppet state, is established.
World War II: The Empire of Vietnam, a short-lived Japanese puppet state, is established.
1927
In New York City, Samuel Roxy Rothafel opens the Roxy Theatre.
In New York City, Samuel Roxy Rothafel opens the Roxy Theatre.
1899
Birth of Frederik IX of Denmark
Born: Frederik IX of Denmark (died 1972).
1851
The first performance of Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi takes place in Venice.
The first performance of Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi takes place in Venice.
843
Triumph of Orthodoxy: Empress Theodora II restores the veneration of icons in the Orthodox churches in the…
Triumph of Orthodoxy: Empress Theodora II restores the veneration of icons in the Orthodox churches in the Byzantine Empire.
638
Death of Sophronius of Jerusalem
Died: Sophronius of Jerusalem (born 560).
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