Iran's top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, is assassinated near Tehran.
Iran's top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, is assassinated near Tehran.
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1965
Vietnam War: The Pentagon tells U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson that if planned operations are to…
Vietnam War: The Pentagon tells U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson that if planned operations are to succeed, the number of American troops in Vietnam has to be increased from 120,000 to 400,000.
1942
World War II: At Toulon, the French navy scuttles its ships and submarines to keep them out of Nazi hands.
World War II: At Toulon, the French navy scuttles its ships and submarines to keep them out of Nazi hands.
1856
The Coup of 1856 leads to Luxembourg's unilateral adoption of a new, reactionary constitution.
The Coup of 1856 leads to Luxembourg's unilateral adoption of a new, reactionary constitution.
1127
Birth of Emperor Xiaozong of Song
Born: Emperor Xiaozong of Song (died 1194).
511
Death of Clovis I
Died: Clovis I, king of the Franks.
395
Rufinus, praetorian prefect of the East, is murdered by Gothic mercenaries under Gainas.
Rufinus, praetorian prefect of the East, is murdered by Gothic mercenaries under Gainas.
176
Emperor Marcus Aurelius grants his son Commodus the rank of "Imperator" and makes him Supreme Commander of…
Emperor Marcus Aurelius grants his son Commodus the rank of "Imperator" and makes him Supreme Commander of the Roman legions.
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