On this day in
585 BC, while
Alyattes is fighting
Cyaxares at the
Battle of Halys, a solar eclipse occurs, just as predicted by Greek philosopher
Thales. This is one of the so-called "cardinal dates" from which the dates of other occurrences in Ancient history can be accurately calculated.
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On this day in
1503, a Treaty of Everlasting Peace between Scotland and England is signed to commemorate the wedding of
James IV of Scotland and
Margaret Tudor. This peace lasts all of ten long years.
On this day in
1936, philosopher
Alan Turing submits his thesis,
On Computable Numbers, for publication. It's a pretty mind-blowing piece of work, not meant for the layman.
On this day in
1964, the
Palestine Liberation Organization, more popularly known as the
PLO, is formed in Palestine/Israel. It is recognized as the "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people" by the
United Nations and over 100 states with which it holds diplomatic relations, and has enjoyed observer status at the UN since 1974. The PLO was considered a terrorist organization by the United States and Israel until the Madrid Conference in 1991, when they recognized Israel's right to exist in peace in 1993 and rejected violence and terrorism. In response, Israel officially recognized them as a legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.
On this day in
1998, beloved actor, comedian and artist
Phil Hartman is killed in his sleep by his wife
Brynn Omdahl, who then turns the gun on herself. Their two children were alone in the house with them at the time. Anti-depressant medication was implicated.
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