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- 1970Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes OverHall of Fame◆
- 1975The Screen:'Engagement of Anna,' on Bourgeois GreeceThe New York Times◆
- 2020British Museum looks to crack mystery over decorated ostrich eggsThe Guardian◆
- 2014Moscow may be planning intervention in eastern Ukraine, US warnsThe Guardian◆
- 1886William Ewart Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill into the British House of Commons.Wikipedia◆
- 1730Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in continental North America, is dedicated.Wikipedia◆
- 2008On board Soyuz TMA-12, Yi So-yeon became the first Korean astronaut.Wikipedia◆
- 1942World War II: The United States Army Air Forces flew its first mission from India over the Hump (the eastern end of the Himalayas) to deliver materiel to China.Wikipedia◆
- 2024Solar eclipse: A total solar eclipse takes place at the Moon's ascending node, visible across North America.Wikipedia◆
- 2005A solar eclipse occurs, visible over areas of the Pacific Ocean and Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela.Wikipedia◆
- 2002The Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-110, carrying the S0 truss to the International Space Station. Astronaut Jerry L. Ross also becomes the first person to fly on seven spaceflights.Wikipedia◆
- 1968BOAC Flight 712 catches fire shortly after takeoff. As a result of her actions in the accident, Barbara Jane Harrison is awarded a posthumous George Cross, the only GC awarded to a woman in peacetime.Wikipedia◆
- 1954South African Airways Flight 201: A de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1 crashes into the sea during night killing 21 people.Wikipedia◆
- 1864American Civil War: Late-arriving reinforcements helped Confederate forces rout the Union Army at the Battle of Mansfield.Wikipedia◆
- 1970Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes OverHall of Fame◆
- 1975The Screen:'Engagement of Anna,' on Bourgeois GreeceThe New York Times◆
- 2020British Museum looks to crack mystery over decorated ostrich eggsThe Guardian◆
- 2014Moscow may be planning intervention in eastern Ukraine, US warnsThe Guardian◆
- 1886William Ewart Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill into the British House of Commons.Wikipedia◆
- 1730Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in continental North America, is dedicated.Wikipedia◆
- 2008On board Soyuz TMA-12, Yi So-yeon became the first Korean astronaut.Wikipedia◆
- 1942World War II: The United States Army Air Forces flew its first mission from India over the Hump (the eastern end of the Himalayas) to deliver materiel to China.Wikipedia◆
- 2024Solar eclipse: A total solar eclipse takes place at the Moon's ascending node, visible across North America.Wikipedia◆
- 2005A solar eclipse occurs, visible over areas of the Pacific Ocean and Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela.Wikipedia◆
- 2002The Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-110, carrying the S0 truss to the International Space Station. Astronaut Jerry L. Ross also becomes the first person to fly on seven spaceflights.Wikipedia◆
- 1968BOAC Flight 712 catches fire shortly after takeoff. As a result of her actions in the accident, Barbara Jane Harrison is awarded a posthumous George Cross, the only GC awarded to a woman in peacetime.Wikipedia◆
- 1954South African Airways Flight 201: A de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1 crashes into the sea during night killing 21 people.Wikipedia◆
- 1864American Civil War: Late-arriving reinforcements helped Confederate forces rout the Union Army at the Battle of Mansfield.Wikipedia◆
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1886 First everWilliam Ewart Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill into the British House of Commons.
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1730 First everShearith Israel, the first synagogue in continental North America, is dedicated.
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2008 First everOn board Soyuz TMA-12, Yi So-yeon became the first Korean astronaut.
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1942 First everWorld War II: The United States Army Air Forces flew its first mission from India over the Hump (the eastern end of the Himalayas) to deliver materiel to China.
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2024 Oddly trueSolar eclipse: A total solar eclipse takes place at the Moon's ascending node, visible across North America.
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2020The GuardianBritish Museum looks to crack mystery over decorated ostrich eggsExperts reexamine eggs – some dating back to bronze age – to understand origins and designs
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2014The GuardianMoscow may be planning intervention in eastern Ukraine, US warnsJohn Kerry fears potential Crimea-style action after pro-Russian forces cement control of government building in Donetsk
Read on The Guardian →- 1975The New York TimesThe Screen:'Engagement of Anna,' on Bourgeois Greece
Anna (Anna Vagena) is a fine sturdy woman in her early 20's. Her eyes are large and dark, and she would be beautiful…
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William Ewart Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill into the British House of Commons.
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Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in continental North America, is dedicated.
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On board Soyuz TMA-12, Yi So-yeon became the first Korean astronaut.
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- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
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