Space Shuttle Challenger lifts off for mission STS-61-A, its final successful mission.
Space Shuttle Challenger lifts off for mission STS-61-A, its final successful mission.
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1947
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the foundation of the World Trade Organization (WTO),…
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the foundation of the World Trade Organization (WTO), is founded.
1942
World War II: Lt. Tony Fasson and Able Seaman Colin Grazier drown while taking code books from the sinking…
World War II: Lt. Tony Fasson and Able Seaman Colin Grazier drown while taking code books from the sinking German submarine U-559.
1929
Birth of Jean Chapman
Born: Jean Chapman, English author.
1863
Danish Prince Vilhelm arrives in Athens to assume his throne as George I, King of the Hellenes.
Danish Prince Vilhelm arrives in Athens to assume his throne as George I, King of the Hellenes.
1137
Death of Sergius VII
Died: Sergius VII, Duke of Naples.
637
Arab–Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron Bridge.
Arab–Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron Bridge.
130
Emperor Hadrian establishes the city of Antinoöpolis on the Nile in honour of his companion Antinous,…
Emperor Hadrian establishes the city of Antinoöpolis on the Nile in honour of his companion Antinous, creating a new Hellenizing foundation in Roman Egypt.
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