The United States announces its decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Israel immediately follows.
The United States announces its decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Israel immediately follows.
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1994
The Magellan spacecraft burns up in the atmosphere of Venus.
The Magellan spacecraft burns up in the atmosphere of Venus.
1960
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev pounds his shoe on a desk at the United Nations to protest a Philippine…
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev pounds his shoe on a desk at the United Nations to protest a Philippine assertion.
1937
Birth of Robert Mangold
Born: Robert Mangold, American painter.
1822
Pedro I of Brazil is proclaimed the emperor.
Pedro I of Brazil is proclaimed the emperor.
642
Death of John IV
Died: John IV, pope of the Catholic Church.
166
Roman emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus celebrate a triumph in Rome for the successful completion…
Roman emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus celebrate a triumph in Rome for the successful completion of their war with the Partians.
539 BCE
The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia conquer Babylon, ending the Babylonian empire. (Julian calendar)
The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia conquer Babylon, ending the Babylonian empire. (Julian calendar)
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