Thabo Mbeki resigns as president of South Africa.
Thabo Mbeki resigns as president of South Africa.
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1972
Japan Airlines Flight 472 lands at Juhu Aerodrome instead of Santacruz Airport in Bombay, India,…
Japan Airlines Flight 472 lands at Juhu Aerodrome instead of Santacruz Airport in Bombay, India, overrunning the runway and resulting in 11 injuries.
1946
The top-secret Clifford-Elsey Report on the Soviet Union is delivered to President Truman.
The top-secret Clifford-Elsey Report on the Soviet Union is delivered to President Truman.
1935
Earl and Weldon Bascom produce the first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights.
Earl and Weldon Bascom produce the first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights.
1934
Birth of John Kasmin
Born: John Kasmin, English art dealer.
1869
Black Friday (1869): Gold prices plummet after United States President Ulysses S. Grant orders the…
Black Friday (1869): Gold prices plummet after United States President Ulysses S. Grant orders the Treasury to sell large quantities of gold after Jay Gould and James Fisk plot to control the market.
787
The Second Council of Nicaea begins at the Church of Holy Wisdom in the city of Nicaea in Bithynia.
The Second Council of Nicaea begins at the Church of Holy Wisdom in the city of Nicaea in Bithynia.
366
Death of Pope Liberius
Died: Pope Liberius.
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