NASA launches the MAVEN probe to Mars.
NASA launches the MAVEN probe to Mars.
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1978
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet makes its first flight, at the Naval Air Test Center in Maryland,…
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet makes its first flight, at the Naval Air Test Center in Maryland, United States.
1938
Birth of Karl Schranz
Born: Karl Schranz, Austrian skier.
1928
Release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon.
Release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon.
1910
In their campaign for women's voting rights, hundreds of suffragettes march to the British Parliament in…
In their campaign for women's voting rights, hundreds of suffragettes march to the British Parliament in London. Several are beaten by police, newspaper attention embarrasses the authorities, and the march is dubbed Black Friday.
1809
Napoleonic Wars: In a naval action, French frigates defeat British East Indiamen in the Bay of Bengal.
Napoleonic Wars: In a naval action, French frigates defeat British East Indiamen in the Bay of Bengal.
1100
Death of Thomas of Bayeux
Died: Thomas of Bayeux, archbishop of York.
326
The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I.
The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I.
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