The 108-story Sears Tower in Chicago is topped out at 1,451 feet (442 m) as the world's tallest building.
The 108-story Sears Tower in Chicago is topped out at 1,451 feet (442 m) as the world's tallest building.
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1945
World War II: Neuengamme concentration camp near Hamburg is liberated by the British Army.
World War II: Neuengamme concentration camp near Hamburg is liberated by the British Army.
1927
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated.
1904
The United States begins construction of the Panama Canal.
The United States begins construction of the Panama Canal.
1836
Formation of Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Formation of Ancient Order of Hibernians.
1649
Birth of Chhatrasal
Born: Chhatrasal, Indian ruler (died 1731).
1256
The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV issues a…
The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV issues a papal bull Licet ecclesiae catholicae.
784
Death of Arbeo
Died: Arbeo, bishop of Freising.
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