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1959 - Luna 3
The Soviet probe Luna 3 transmits the first-ever photographs of the far side of the Moon.
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1763 - Royal Proclamation of 1763
King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements.
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1571 - Christian Galleys Crush Ottoman Fleet in Lepanto's Tide
On a sun‑blazed October morning in 1571, a coalition of Catholic powers turned the tide of Mediterranean history. The Battle of Lepanto not only shattered the Ottoman navy but also reshaped the balance of power between East and West.
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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.