Viking program: The American Viking 2 spacecraft lands at Utopia Planitia on Mars.
Viking program: The American Viking 2 spacecraft lands at Utopia Planitia on Mars.
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1945
A three-day celebration begins in China, following the Victory over Japan Day on September 2.
A three-day celebration begins in China, following the Victory over Japan Day on September 2.
1914
French composer Albéric Magnard is killed defending his estate against invading German soldiers.
French composer Albéric Magnard is killed defending his estate against invading German soldiers.
1914
World War I: Start of the Battle of Grand Couronné, a German assault against French positions on high…
World War I: Start of the Battle of Grand Couronné, a German assault against French positions on high ground near the city of Nancy.
1783
American Revolutionary War: The war ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by the United States and…
American Revolutionary War: The war ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by the United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain.
1034
Birth of Emperor Go-Sanjō of Japan
Born: Emperor Go-Sanjō of Japan (died 1073).
618
Death of Xue Ju
Died: Xue Ju, emperor of Qin.
36 BCE
In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompey, son of…
In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompey, son of Pompey, thus ending Pompeian resistance to the Second Triumvirate.
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