Operation Flavius: Three Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteers are shot dead by the SAS in Gibraltar.
Operation Flavius: Three Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteers are shot dead by the SAS in Gibraltar.
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1930
International Unemployment Day demonstrations globally initiated by the Communist Party USA.
International Unemployment Day demonstrations globally initiated by the Communist Party USA.
1904
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition: Led by William Speirs Bruce, the Antarctic region of Coats Land is…
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition: Led by William Speirs Bruce, the Antarctic region of Coats Land is discovered from the Scotia.
1788
The First Fleet arrives at Norfolk Island in order to found a convict settlement.
The First Fleet arrives at Norfolk Island in order to found a convict settlement.
1405
Birth of John II of Castile
Born: John II of Castile (died 1454).
1070
Death of Ulric I
Died: Ulric I, Margrave of Carniola.
845
The 42 Martyrs of Amorium are killed after refusing to convert to Islam.
The 42 Martyrs of Amorium are killed after refusing to convert to Islam.
12 BCE
The Roman emperor Augustus is named Pontifex Maximus, incorporating the position into that of the emperor.
The Roman emperor Augustus is named Pontifex Maximus, incorporating the position into that of the emperor.
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