Images taken by Voyager 1 prove the existence of volcanoes on Io, a moon of Jupiter.
Images taken by Voyager 1 prove the existence of volcanoes on Io, a moon of Jupiter.
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1979
1979
Philips demonstrates the compact disc publicly for the first time.
Philips demonstrates the compact disc publicly for the first time.
1942
World War II: The Dutch East Indies surrender Java to the Imperial Japanese Army.
World War II: The Dutch East Indies surrender Java to the Imperial Japanese Army.
1930
Birth of Douglas Hurd
Born: Douglas Hurd, English politician.
1844
King Oscar I ascends to the thrones of Sweden and Norway.
King Oscar I ascends to the thrones of Sweden and Norway.
1144
Death of Pope Celestine II
Died: Pope Celestine II.
1126
Following the death of his mother, queen Urraca of León, Alfonso VII is proclaimed king of León.
Following the death of his mother, queen Urraca of León, Alfonso VII is proclaimed king of León.
1010
Ferdowsi completes his epic poem Shahnameh.
Ferdowsi completes his epic poem Shahnameh.
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