The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation makes its first televised broadcast on the second escape of the Boyd…
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation makes its first televised broadcast on the second escape of the Boyd Gang.
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1944
World War II: London is hit by a V-2 rocket for the first time.
World War II: London is hit by a V-2 rocket for the first time.
1936
Birth of Roy Newman
Born: Roy Newman, English admiral.
1898
Seven hundred Greek civilians, 17 British guards and the British Consul of Crete are killed by a Turkish mob.
Seven hundred Greek civilians, 17 British guards and the British Consul of Crete are killed by a Turkish mob.
1761
Marriage of King George III of the United Kingdom to Duchess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Marriage of King George III of the United Kingdom to Duchess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
701
Death of Pope Sergius I
Died: Pope Sergius I (born 650).
70
After the capture of Herod's Palace the previous day, a Roman army under Titus secures and plunders the…
After the capture of Herod's Palace the previous day, a Roman army under Titus secures and plunders the city of Jerusalem.
14
The funeral of Augustus takes place. His body is cremated and placed in his mausoleum.
The funeral of Augustus takes place. His body is cremated and placed in his mausoleum.
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