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2002
Choi Hong Hi, South Korean general and martial artist, founded Taekwondo (born 1918)
Choi Hong Hi, South Korean general and martial artist, founded Taekwondo (born 1918)
1963
In an attempt to resolve the Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam, a Joint Communique was signed between President Ngo Dinh
In an attempt to resolve the Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam, a Joint Communique was signed between President Ngo Dinh Diem and Buddhist leaders.
1995
Ki Hui-hyeon, South Korean singer-songwriter and actress
Ki Hui-hyeon, South Korean singer-songwriter and actress
1981
Thomas Playford IV, Australian politician, 33rd Premier of South Australia (born 1896)
Thomas Playford IV, Australian politician, 33rd Premier of South Australia (born 1896)
1886
Alexander Stuart, Scottish-Australian politician, 9th Premier of New South Wales (born 1824)
Alexander Stuart, Scottish-Australian politician, 9th Premier of New South Wales (born 1824)
1963
A day after South Vietnamese president Ngô Đình Diệm announced the Joint Communiqué to end the Buddhist crisis, a riot i
A day after South Vietnamese president Ngô Đình Diệm announced the Joint Communiqué to end the Buddhist crisis, a riot involving around 2,000 people breaks out. One person is killed.
2007
The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters
The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters.
1984
A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshir
A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984–85 UK miners' strike.
1965
Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam
Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam.
1952
Lee Soo-man, South Korean singer and businessman, founded S
Lee Soo-man, South Korean singer and businessman, founded S.M. Entertainment
1965
Nguyễn Cao Kỳ becomes Prime Minister of South Vietnam at the head of a military junta; General Nguyễn Văn Thiệu becomes
Nguyễn Cao Kỳ becomes Prime Minister of South Vietnam at the head of a military junta; General Nguyễn Văn Thiệu becomes the figurehead chief of state.
1965
Nguyễn Cao Kỳ, the commander of the South Vietnam Air Force, was appointed prime minister at the head of a military regi
Nguyễn Cao Kỳ, the commander of the South Vietnam Air Force, was appointed prime minister at the head of a military regime.
1797
War of the First Coalition: The Peace of Leoben is signed by Napoleon Bonaparte and Maximilian, Count of Merveldt, creat
War of the First Coalition: The Peace of Leoben is signed by Napoleon Bonaparte and Maximilian, Count of Merveldt, creating an armistice between France and Austria, setting the stage for the Treaty of�
1805
First Barbary War: U
First Barbary War: U.S. Marines engaged forces of the Barbary Coast at the Battle of Derna in Tripoli, marking the first recorded land battle by the United States on foreign soil.
1770
On his first voyage, British explorer James Cook and the crew of HMS Endeavour (pictured) landed at Botany Bay, making t
On his first voyage, British explorer James Cook and the crew of HMS Endeavour (pictured) landed at Botany Bay, making the first recorded European landfall on the eastern coast of Australia.
973
In the first coronation ceremony ever held for an English monarch, Edgar the Peaceful is crowned King of England, having
In the first coronation ceremony ever held for an English monarch, Edgar the Peaceful is crowned King of England, having ruled since 959 AD. His wife, Ælfthryth, is crowned queen, the first recorded c�