Aeroflot Flight 36075 is hijacked at Ufa International Airport.
Aeroflot Flight 36075 is hijacked at Ufa International Airport.
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1977
Vietnam is admitted to the United Nations.
Vietnam is admitted to the United Nations.
1946
The first Cannes Film Festival is held, having been delayed for seven years due to World War II.
The first Cannes Film Festival is held, having been delayed for seven years due to World War II.
1946
Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration of independence of the…
Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration of independence of the Faroe Islands.
1934
Birth of Sophia Loren
Born: Sophia Loren, Italian actress.
1835
The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in Brazil.
The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in Brazil.
1058
Agnes of Poitou and Andrew I of Hungary meet to negotiate about the border territory of Burgenland.
Agnes of Poitou and Andrew I of Hungary meet to negotiate about the border territory of Burgenland.
855
Death of Gozbald
Died: Gozbald, bishop of Würzburg.
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