| Year | Item | Detail |
|---|
| 2000 |
Military plane crashes killing 83 |
A Russian military plane crashes into a mountain in Georgia killing all 83 on board. |
| 1983 |
US troops invade Grenada |
American marines and rangers invade Grenada to protect American citizens on the island. The world's press and Democrat congressmen react negatively to the invasion. |
| 1971 |
General Assembly admits China |
The United Nations General Assembly votes to expel Taiwan and admit China |
| 1964 |
Zambia gains independence |
Zambia gains its independence from Britain. |
| 1962 |
John Steinbeck wins Nobel prize |
Author John Steinbeck is awarded the Nobel Prize for literature |
| 1918 |
Steamship sinks killing 400 |
The Canadian steamship Princess Sophia sinks off Alaska killing 400 people. |
| 1881 |
Pablo Picasso is born |
Spanish artist Pablo Picasso is born |
| 1854 |
Charge of the Light Brigade |
Lord James Cardigan leads the Charge of the Light Brigade, where during the Crimean War the cavalry charge at the Russian guns. 40% of the cavalry are taken casualy but the charge is seen as an heroic event. |
| 1760 |
King George III becomes king |
King George III succeeds his late grandfather King George II. |
| 1400 |
Geoffrey Chaucer dies |
English writer Geoffrey Chaucer dies in London |
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