Paul Robeson performs a second concert in Peekskill, New York eight days after the Peekskill riots.
Paul Robeson performs a second concert in Peekskill, New York eight days after the Peekskill riots.
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1941
World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the…
World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the USS Greer.
1923
Maiden flight of the first U.S. airship, the USS Shenandoah.
Maiden flight of the first U.S. airship, the USS Shenandoah.
1812
War of 1812: The Siege of Fort Harrison begins when the fort is set on fire.
War of 1812: The Siege of Fort Harrison begins when the fort is set on fire.
1563
Birth of Wanli
Born: Wanli, Chinese emperor (died 1620).
1063
Death of Tughril
Died: Tughril, Seljuq sultan (born 990).
626
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, assumes the throne over the Tang dynasty of China.
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, assumes the throne over the Tang dynasty of China.
476
Romulus Augustulus is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself "King of Italy", thus ending the Western…
Romulus Augustulus is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself "King of Italy", thus ending the Western Roman Empire.
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