The Max Headroom signal hijacking incident takes place, in which a pirate broadcast interrupts television…
The Max Headroom signal hijacking incident takes place, in which a pirate broadcast interrupts television broadcasts in Chicago.
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1971
In Britain's worst mountaineering tragedy, the Cairngorm Plateau Disaster, five children and one of their…
In Britain's worst mountaineering tragedy, the Cairngorm Plateau Disaster, five children and one of their leaders are found dead from exposure in the Scottish mountains.
1943
Lebanon gains independence from France, nearly two years after it was first announced by the Free French…
Lebanon gains independence from France, nearly two years after it was first announced by the Free French government.
1855
In Birmingham, England, Albert, Prince Consort lays the foundation stone of the Birmingham and Midland…
In Birmingham, England, Albert, Prince Consort lays the foundation stone of the Birmingham and Midland Institute.
1602
Birth of Elisabeth of France
Born: Elisabeth of France (died 1644).
1574
Spanish navigator Juan Fernández discovers islands now known as the Juan Fernández Islands off Chile.
Spanish navigator Juan Fernández discovers islands now known as the Juan Fernández Islands off Chile.
498
After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Palace, while Laurentius is…
After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Palace, while Laurentius is elected Pope in Santa Maria Maggiore.
365
Death of Antipope Felix II
Died: Antipope Felix II.
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