Total Linhas Aéreas Flight 5561 crashes near Paranapanema, Brazil, killing both pilots on board.
Total Linhas Aéreas Flight 5561 crashes near Paranapanema, Brazil, killing both pilots on board.
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1984
Joe Kittinger becomes the first person to fly a gas balloon alone across the Atlantic Ocean.
Joe Kittinger becomes the first person to fly a gas balloon alone across the Atlantic Ocean.
1948
The Indian Army captures the city of Aurangabad as part of Operation Polo.
The Indian Army captures the city of Aurangabad as part of Operation Polo.
1939
World War II: The Estonian military boards the Polish submarine ORP Orzeł in Tallinn, sparking a…
World War II: The Estonian military boards the Polish submarine ORP Orzeł in Tallinn, sparking a diplomatic incident that the Soviet Union will later use to justify the annexation of Estonia.
1752
The British Empire adopts the Gregorian calendar, skipping eleven days (the previous day was September 2).
The British Empire adopts the Gregorian calendar, skipping eleven days (the previous day was September 2).
1523
Death of Pope Adrian VI
Died: Pope Adrian VI (born 1459).
775
Leo IV the Khazar becomes Byzantine Emperor following the death of his father Constantine V.
Leo IV the Khazar becomes Byzantine Emperor following the death of his father Constantine V.
208
Birth of Diadumenian
Born: Diadumenian, Roman emperor (died 218).
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