An F3 tornado hits Kalamazoo County, Michigan. President Jimmy Carter declares it a federal disaster area.
An F3 tornado hits Kalamazoo County, Michigan. President Jimmy Carter declares it a federal disaster area.
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The inaugural Formula One World Championship race takes place at Silverstone Circuit. The race was won by…
The inaugural Formula One World Championship race takes place at Silverstone Circuit. The race was won by Giuseppe Farina, who would go on to become the inaugural champion that year.
1949
Aeroflot Flight 17 crashes on approach to Severny Airport in Novosibirsk, killing 25.
Aeroflot Flight 17 crashes on approach to Severny Airport in Novosibirsk, killing 25.
1943
World War II: Operations Vulcan and Strike force the surrender of the last Axis troops in Tunisia.
World War II: Operations Vulcan and Strike force the surrender of the last Axis troops in Tunisia.
1846
Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute…
Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the American annexation of the Republic of Texas and a Mexican military incursion.
1792
Birth of Pope Pius IX
Born: Pope Pius IX (died 1878).
1112
Death of Ulric II
Died: Ulric II, Margrave of Carniola.
535
Election of pope Agapetus I following the death of pope John II earlier that month.
Election of pope Agapetus I following the death of pope John II earlier that month.
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