The 7.2 Mw Bohol earthquake strikes the Philippines. At least 215 were killed.
The 7.2 Mw Bohol earthquake strikes the Philippines. At least 215 were killed.
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2003
China launches Shenzhou 5, its first crewed space mission.
China launches Shenzhou 5, its first crewed space mission.
1990
Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to lessen Cold War…
Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to lessen Cold War tensions and open up his nation.
1965
Vietnam War: A draft card is burned during an anti-war rally by the Catholic Worker Movement, resulting in…
Vietnam War: A draft card is burned during an anti-war rally by the Catholic Worker Movement, resulting in the first arrest under a new law.
1888
The "From Hell" letter allegedly sent by Jack the Ripper is received by investigators.
The "From Hell" letter allegedly sent by Jack the Ripper is received by investigators.
1389
Death of Pope Urban VI
Died: Pope Urban VI (born 1318).
1066
Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling is proclaimed King of…
Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling is proclaimed King of England by the Witan; he is never crowned, and concedes power to William the Conqueror two months later.
70 BCE
Birth of Virgil
Born: Virgil, Roman poet (died 19 BC).
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