Microsoft releases Windows XP, which becomes one of Microsoft's most successful operating systems.
Microsoft releases Windows XP, which becomes one of Microsoft's most successful operating systems.
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1971
The People's Republic of China replaces the Republic of China at the United Nations.
The People's Republic of China replaces the Republic of China at the United Nations.
1944
World War II: Heinrich Himmler orders a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a loosely organized youth…
World War II: Heinrich Himmler orders a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a loosely organized youth culture in Nazi Germany that had assisted army deserters and others to hide from the Third Reich.
1854
The Battle of Balaclava takes place during the Crimean War. It is soon memorialized in verse as The Charge…
The Battle of Balaclava takes place during the Crimean War. It is soon memorialized in verse as The Charge of the Light Brigade.
1510
Birth of Renée of France
Born: Renée of France (died 1574).
1147
Seljuk Turks defeat German crusaders under Conrad III at the Battle of Dorylaeum.
Seljuk Turks defeat German crusaders under Conrad III at the Battle of Dorylaeum.
625
Death of Pope Boniface V
Died: Pope Boniface V.
473
Emperor Leo I acclaims his grandson Leo II as Caesar of the East Roman Empire.
Emperor Leo I acclaims his grandson Leo II as Caesar of the East Roman Empire.
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