NASA launches STS-92, the 100th Space Shuttle mission.
NASA launches STS-92, the 100th Space Shuttle mission.
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1991
Prof. Anita Hill delivers her televised testimony concerning sexual harassment during the Clarence Thomas…
Prof. Anita Hill delivers her televised testimony concerning sexual harassment during the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination.
1976
George Washington is posthumously promoted to the grade of General of the Armies.
George Washington is posthumously promoted to the grade of General of the Armies.
1937
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor tour Nazi Germany for 12 days and meet Adolf Hitler on 22 October.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor tour Nazi Germany for 12 days and meet Adolf Hitler on 22 October.
1811
The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.
The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.
1671
Birth of Frederick IV of Denmark
Born: Frederick IV of Denmark (died 1730).
1303
Death of Pope Boniface VIII
Died: Pope Boniface VIII (born 1235).
944
Caliph al-Muttaqi is blinded and deposed by the Turkish general Tuzun.
Caliph al-Muttaqi is blinded and deposed by the Turkish general Tuzun.
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