A McDonnell Douglas MD-82, operating as Lion Air Flight 538, overran the runway at Adisoemarmo Airport and…
A McDonnell Douglas MD-82, operating as Lion Air Flight 538, overran the runway at Adisoemarmo Airport and crashed, killing 25 people.
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2000
NASA launches STS-97, the 101st Space Shuttle mission.
NASA launches STS-97, the 101st Space Shuttle mission.
1995
Official end of Operation Desert Storm.
Official end of Operation Desert Storm.
1962
Eastern Air Lines Flight 512 crashes at Idlewild Airport, killing 25 people.
Eastern Air Lines Flight 512 crashes at Idlewild Airport, killing 25 people.
1872
The first-ever international football match takes place at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow, between Scotland…
The first-ever international football match takes place at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow, between Scotland and England.
1340
Birth of John
Born: John, Duke of Berry (died 1416).
1204
Death of Emeric
Died: Emeric, King of Hungary.
883
Abu al Abbas celebrates a victory parade in Bagdhad following the suppression of the Zanj Rebellion, the…
Abu al Abbas celebrates a victory parade in Bagdhad following the suppression of the Zanj Rebellion, the largest slave revolt in the Arab world.
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