Flydubai Flight 981 crashes while attempting to land at Rostov-on-Don international airport, killing all…
Flydubai Flight 981 crashes while attempting to land at Rostov-on-Don international airport, killing all 62 on board.
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1989
The Egyptian flag is raised at Taba, marking the end of Israeli occupation since the Six Days War in 1967…
The Egyptian flag is raised at Taba, marking the end of Israeli occupation since the Six Days War in 1967 and the Egypt–Israel peace treaty in 1979.
1979
The United States House of Representatives begins broadcasting its day-to-day business via the cable…
The United States House of Representatives begins broadcasting its day-to-day business via the cable television network C-SPAN.
1945
World War II: Adolf Hitler issues his "Nero Decree" ordering all industries, military installations,…
World War II: Adolf Hitler issues his "Nero Decree" ordering all industries, military installations, shops, transportation facilities, and communications facilities in Germany to be destroyed.
1824
American explorer Benjamin Morrell departs Antarctica after a voyage later plagued by claims of fraud.
American explorer Benjamin Morrell departs Antarctica after a voyage later plagued by claims of fraud.
1604
Birth of John IV of Portugal
Born: John IV of Portugal (died 1656).
1563
Death of Arthur Brooke
Died: Arthur Brooke, English poet.
1205
Latin forces under Henry of Flanders defeat a Nicaean army under Constantine Laskaris in the Battle of…
Latin forces under Henry of Flanders defeat a Nicaean army under Constantine Laskaris in the Battle of Adramyttion.
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