Birth of Rosa Rosal
Born: Rosa Rosal, Filipino actress.
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1927
1923
Walt Disney and his brother, Roy, found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, today known as The Walt Disney…
Walt Disney and his brother, Roy, found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, today known as The Walt Disney Company.
1882
The Nickel Plate Railroad opens for business.
The Nickel Plate Railroad opens for business.
1846
William T. G. Morton administers ether anesthesia during a surgical operation.
William T. G. Morton administers ether anesthesia during a surgical operation.
1817
Simón Bolívar sentences Manuel Piar to death for challenging the racial-caste in Venezuela.
Simón Bolívar sentences Manuel Piar to death for challenging the racial-caste in Venezuela.
690
Empress Wu Zetian ascends to the throne of the Tang dynasty and proclaims herself ruler of the Chinese Empire.
Empress Wu Zetian ascends to the throne of the Tang dynasty and proclaims herself ruler of the Chinese Empire.
456
Ricimer defeats Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the Western Roman Empire.
Ricimer defeats Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the Western Roman Empire.
385
Death of Fu Jian
Died: Fu Jian, Chinese emperor (born 337).
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