1990
In France, a modified TGV train achieves a new rail world speed record of 515
In France, a modified TGV train achieves a new rail world speed record of 515.3 km/h (320.2 mph).
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1944
World War II: Battle of Monte Cassino: Conclusion after seven days of the fourth battle as German paratroopers evacuate
World War II: Battle of Monte Cassino: Conclusion after seven days of the fourth battle as German paratroopers evacuate Monte Cassino.
1917
World War I: The Selective Service Act of 1917 is passed, giving the President of the United States the power of conscri
World War I: The Selective Service Act of 1917 is passed, giving the President of the United States the power of conscription.
1958
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, a supersonic interceptor aircraft, set a world flight airspeed record of 1,404
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, a supersonic interceptor aircraft, set a world flight airspeed record of 1,404.012 mph (2,259.538 km/h).
1943
Second World War: The Royal Air Force's "Dambusters" squadron embarked on an attack on German dams using bouncing bombs
Second World War: The Royal Air Force's "Dambusters" squadron embarked on an attack on German dams using bouncing bombs designed by Barnes Wallis.
1942
World War II: In the aftermath of the Battle of the Coral Sea, Task Force 16 heads to Pearl Harbor for repairs
World War II: In the aftermath of the Battle of the Coral Sea, Task Force 16 heads to Pearl Harbor for repairs.
1920
Tina Strobos, Dutch psychiatrist known for rescuing Jews during World War II (died 2012)
Tina Strobos, Dutch psychiatrist known for rescuing Jews during World War II (died 2012)
1941
World War II: Battle of Crete: German paratroops invade Crete
World War II: Battle of Crete: German paratroops invade Crete.
1941
World War II: German paratroopers began the Battle of Heraklion on the island of Crete, capturing the airfield and port
World War II: German paratroopers began the Battle of Heraklion on the island of Crete, capturing the airfield and port in Heraklion ten days later.
2011
Radio broadcaster Harold Camping predicted that the world would end on this date
Radio broadcaster Harold Camping predicted that the world would end on this date.
2005
The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey
The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (International)
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (International)
2005
The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, U
The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, U.S.
1942
Mexico enters the Second World War on the side of the Allies
Mexico enters the Second World War on the side of the Allies.
1939
World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel
World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel.
1945
World War II: Heinrich Himmler, head of the Schutzstaffel, commits suicide while in Allied custody
World War II: Heinrich Himmler, head of the Schutzstaffel, commits suicide while in Allied custody.
1945
World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when its members are arrested by British for
World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when its members are arrested by British forces.