Lancang–Gengma earthquakes: At least 730 are killed after two powerful earthquakes rock the China–Myanmar…
Lancang–Gengma earthquakes: At least 730 are killed after two powerful earthquakes rock the China–Myanmar border in Yunnan Province.
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1976
Uttawar forced sterilisations: Mass vasectomy of nearly 800 men of Uttawar village, Palwal district,…
Uttawar forced sterilisations: Mass vasectomy of nearly 800 men of Uttawar village, Palwal district, Haryana during India's Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi.
1947
Meet the Press, the longest running television program in history, makes its debut on NBC Television.
Meet the Press, the longest running television program in history, makes its debut on NBC Television.
1900
President William McKinley is re-elected, along with his vice-presidential running mate, Governor Theodore…
President William McKinley is re-elected, along with his vice-presidential running mate, Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York.
1479
Birth of Philip I
Born: Philip I, Margrave of Baden (died 1533).
1003
Death of Pope John XVII
Died: Pope John XVII.
963
Synod of Rome: Emperor Otto I calls a council at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Pope John XII is deposed on…
Synod of Rome: Emperor Otto I calls a council at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Pope John XII is deposed on charges of an armed rebellion against Otto.
447
A powerful earthquake destroys large portions of the Walls of Constantinople, including 57 towers.
A powerful earthquake destroys large portions of the Walls of Constantinople, including 57 towers.
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