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1995 - 51 Pegasi b
The first planet orbiting another sun, 51 Pegasi b, is discovered.
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1600 - Euridice (Peri)
Euridice, the earliest surviving opera, receives its première performance, beginning the Baroque period.
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1762 - Battle of Manila (1762)
Seven Years' War: The British capture Manila from Spain and occupy it.
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1984 - Marc Garneau
Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space.
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1900 - South African Republic
Peace congress in Paris condemns British policy in South Africa and asserts Boer Republic's right to self-determination.
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1789 - Women's March on Versailles
French Revolution: The Women's March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority.
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1985 - Free Software Foundation
The Free Software Foundation is founded.
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1957 - Sputnik 1
Sputnik 1 becomes the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.
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1582 - Gregorian calendar
The Gregorian Calendar is introduced by Pope Gregory XIII.
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1995 - Murder trial of O. J. Simpson
O. J. Simpson murder case: O. J. Simpson is acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
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1932 - Kingdom of Iraq
The Kingdom of Iraq gains independence from the United Kingdom.
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1990 - German reunification
The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal Republic of Germany; the event is afterwards celebrated as German Unity Day.