In Japan, author Yukio Mishima and one compatriot commit ritualistic seppuku after an unsuccessful coup…
In Japan, author Yukio Mishima and one compatriot commit ritualistic seppuku after an unsuccessful coup attempt.
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State funeral of John F. Kennedy; after lying in state at the United States Capitol, a Requiem Mass takes…
State funeral of John F. Kennedy; after lying in state at the United States Capitol, a Requiem Mass takes place at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle and the President is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
1926
The deadliest November tornado outbreak in U.S. history kills 76 people and injures more than 400.
The deadliest November tornado outbreak in U.S. history kills 76 people and injures more than 400.
1881
Birth of Pope John XXIII
Born: Pope John XXIII (died 1963).
1783
American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City, three months after the signing of…
American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City, three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
1034
Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots, dies. His grandson, Donnchad, son of Bethóc and Crínán of Dunkeld,…
Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots, dies. His grandson, Donnchad, son of Bethóc and Crínán of Dunkeld, inherits the throne.
311
Death of Pope Peter I of Alexandria
Died: Pope Peter I of Alexandria.
571 BCE
Servius Tullius, king of Rome, celebrates the first of his three triumphs for his victory over the Etruscans.
Servius Tullius, king of Rome, celebrates the first of his three triumphs for his victory over the Etruscans.
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