The hijacked Lufthansa Flight 181 lands in Mogadishu. The remaining hostages are later rescued.
The hijacked Lufthansa Flight 181 lands in Mogadishu. The remaining hostages are later rescued.
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1977
1975
'Salem's Lot, an American vampire novel by Stephen King, is published.
'Salem's Lot, an American vampire novel by Stephen King, is published.
1943
The Burma Railway (Burma–Thailand Railway) is completed.
The Burma Railway (Burma–Thailand Railway) is completed.
1943
Nazi Holocaust in Poland: Sobibór extermination camp is closed.
Nazi Holocaust in Poland: Sobibór extermination camp is closed.
1912
Birth of Pope John Paul I
Born: Pope John Paul I (died 1978).
1797
Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria, ending the War of the First Coalition.
Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria, ending the War of the First Coalition.
690
Empress Wu Zetian establishes the Zhou Dynasty of China.
Empress Wu Zetian establishes the Zhou Dynasty of China.
532
Death of Pope Boniface II
Died: Pope Boniface II.
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