The asteroid 4179 Toutatis passes within four lunar distances of Earth.
The asteroid 4179 Toutatis passes within four lunar distances of Earth.
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1981
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashes into a firing range near…
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashes into a firing range near Kahrizak, Iran, killing 80 people.
1975
WGPR becomes the first black-owned-and-operated television station in the US.
WGPR becomes the first black-owned-and-operated television station in the US.
1938
Birth of Michael Stürmer
Born: Michael Stürmer, German historian.
1923
The Mandate for Syria and Lebanon takes effect.
The Mandate for Syria and Lebanon takes effect.
1789
The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.
The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.
1560
Death of Gustav I of Sweden
Died: Gustav I of Sweden (born 1496).
61 BCE
Pompey the Great celebrates his third triumph for victories over the pirates and the end of the…
Pompey the Great celebrates his third triumph for victories over the pirates and the end of the Mithridatic Wars on his 45th birthday.
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