The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founded in the United States.
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founded in the United States.
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1943
World War II: Pacific Theater: Ninety-eight American POWs are executed by Japanese forces on Wake Island.
World War II: Pacific Theater: Ninety-eight American POWs are executed by Japanese forces on Wake Island.
1911
The Kowloon–Canton Railway commences service.
The Kowloon–Canton Railway commences service.
1869
The Eastman tunnel, in Minnesota, United States, collapses during construction, causing a landslide that…
The Eastman tunnel, in Minnesota, United States, collapses during construction, causing a landslide that nearly destroys St. Anthony Falls.
1377
Birth of Louis II of Anjou
Born: Louis II of Anjou (died 1417).
816
King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope.
King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope.
610
Death of Phocas
Died: Phocas, Byzantine emperor.
610
Heraclius arrives at Constantinople, kills Byzantine Emperor Phocas, and becomes emperor.
Heraclius arrives at Constantinople, kills Byzantine Emperor Phocas, and becomes emperor.
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