The Penmanshiel Tunnel collapses during engineering works, killing two workers.
The Penmanshiel Tunnel collapses during engineering works, killing two workers.
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1962
A Clockwork Orange, a British dystopian novel by Anthony Burgess, is published.
A Clockwork Orange, a British dystopian novel by Anthony Burgess, is published.
1958
The United States launches the first solar-powered satellite, which is also the first satellite to achieve…
The United States launches the first solar-powered satellite, which is also the first satellite to achieve a long-term orbit.
1933
Birth of Penelope Lively
Born: Penelope Lively, English author.
1860
The First Taranaki War begins in Taranaki, New Zealand, a major phase of the New Zealand Wars.
The First Taranaki War begins in Taranaki, New Zealand, a major phase of the New Zealand Wars.
836
Death of Haito
Died: Haito, bishop of Basel.
180
Commodus becomes sole emperor of the Roman Empire at the age of eighteen, following the death of his…
Commodus becomes sole emperor of the Roman Empire at the age of eighteen, following the death of his father, Marcus Aurelius.
45 BCE
In his last victory, Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger in…
In his last victory, Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger in the Battle of Munda.
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