Singapore Airlines Flight 006 crashes on takeoff from Taipei, killing 83.
Singapore Airlines Flight 006 crashes on takeoff from Taipei, killing 83.
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1943
World War II: An F4U Corsair accomplishes the first successful radar-guided interception by a United…
World War II: An F4U Corsair accomplishes the first successful radar-guided interception by a United States Navy or Marine Corps aircraft.
1939
Birth of Ron Rifkin
Born: Ron Rifkin, American actor.
1907
The Parliament of Finland approved the Prohibition Act, but the law was not implemented because it was not…
The Parliament of Finland approved the Prohibition Act, but the law was not implemented because it was not ratified by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia.
1587
Leiden University Library opens its doors after its founding in 1575.
Leiden University Library opens its doors after its founding in 1575.
1034
Death of Deokjong
Died: Deokjong, Korean ruler (born 1016).
683
During the Siege of Mecca, the Kaaba catches fire and is burned down.
During the Siege of Mecca, the Kaaba catches fire and is burned down.
475
Romulus Augustulus is proclaimed Western Roman Emperor.
Romulus Augustulus is proclaimed Western Roman Emperor.
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