SpaceShipOne wins the Ansari X Prize for private spaceflight.
SpaceShipOne wins the Ansari X Prize for private spaceflight.
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1993
Tanks bombard the Russian parliament, while demonstrators against President Yeltsin rally outside.
Tanks bombard the Russian parliament, while demonstrators against President Yeltsin rally outside.
1967
Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei abdicates in favour of his son.
Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei abdicates in favour of his son.
1933
Birth of Ann Thwaite
Born: Ann Thwaite, English author.
1927
Gutzon Borglum begins sculpting Mount Rushmore.
Gutzon Borglum begins sculpting Mount Rushmore.
1824
Mexico adopts a new constitution and becomes a federal republic.
Mexico adopts a new constitution and becomes a federal republic.
1209
Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III.
Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III.
863
Death of Turpio
Died: Turpio, Frankish nobleman.
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