The Soviet Union announces a boycott upon the Summer Olympics at Los Angeles, later joined by 14 other…
The Soviet Union announces a boycott upon the Summer Olympics at Los Angeles, later joined by 14 other countries.
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1967
The Philippine province of Davao is split into three: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.
The Philippine province of Davao is split into three: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.
1950
The Tollund Man is discovered in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.
The Tollund Man is discovered in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.
1942
World War II: The German 11th Army begins Operation Trappenjagd (Bustard Hunt) and destroys the bridgehead…
World War II: The German 11th Army begins Operation Trappenjagd (Bustard Hunt) and destroys the bridgehead of the three Soviet armies defending the Kerch Peninsula.
1937
Birth of Thomas Pynchon
Born: Thomas Pynchon, American novelist.
1821
Greek War of Independence: The Greeks defeat the Turks at the Battle of Gravia Inn.
Greek War of Independence: The Greeks defeat the Turks at the Battle of Gravia Inn.
535
Death of Pope John II
Died: Pope John II.
453 BCE
Spring and Autumn period: The house of Zhao defeats the house of Zhi, ending the Battle of Jinyang, a…
Spring and Autumn period: The house of Zhao defeats the house of Zhi, ending the Battle of Jinyang, a military conflict between the elite families of the State of Jin.
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