World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda.
World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda.
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1928
Juan de la Cierva makes the first Autogyro crossing of the English Channel.
Juan de la Cierva makes the first Autogyro crossing of the English Channel.
1927
The Columbia Broadcasting System goes on the air.
The Columbia Broadcasting System goes on the air.
1864
American Civil War: John Bell Hood begins the Franklin–Nashville Campaign in an unsuccessful attempt to…
American Civil War: John Bell Hood begins the Franklin–Nashville Campaign in an unsuccessful attempt to draw William Tecumseh Sherman back out of Georgia.
1765
Birth of Pope Gregory XVI
Born: Pope Gregory XVI (died 1846).
1385
Death of Balša II
Died: Balša II, ruler of Zeta.
324
Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis, establishing Constantine's…
Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis, establishing Constantine's sole control over the Roman Empire.
96
Emperor Domitian is assassinated as a result of a plot by his wife Domitia and two Praetorian prefects.…
Emperor Domitian is assassinated as a result of a plot by his wife Domitia and two Praetorian prefects. Nerva is then proclaimed as his successor.
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