NASA launches the Mars Global Surveyor.
NASA launches the Mars Global Surveyor.
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1931
The Chinese Soviet Republic is proclaimed on the anniversary of the October Revolution.
The Chinese Soviet Republic is proclaimed on the anniversary of the October Revolution.
1893
Women's suffrage: Women in the U.S. state of Colorado are granted the right to vote, the second state to…
Women's suffrage: Women in the U.S. state of Colorado are granted the right to vote, the second state to do so.
1893
An anarchist throws two bombs in Barcelona's Liceu opera house, killing 20.
An anarchist throws two bombs in Barcelona's Liceu opera house, killing 20.
1316
Birth of Simeon of Russia
Born: Simeon of Russia (died 1353).
927
Death of Zhu Shouyin
Died: Zhu Shouyin, general of Later Tang.
680
The Sixth Ecumenical Council commences in Constantinople.
The Sixth Ecumenical Council commences in Constantinople.
335
Athanasius, 20th pope of Alexandria, is banished to Trier on the charge that he prevented a grain fleet…
Athanasius, 20th pope of Alexandria, is banished to Trier on the charge that he prevented a grain fleet from sailing to Constantinople.
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