1857- 107000 persons killed in an earthquake in the Japanese city of Tokyo.
1960- Violence erupts in South Africa after imposing racial visa, yet, 71 persons were killed.
1961- France and US sign an agreement to establish a joint satellite.
2003-Chechens are voting in a referendum on new constitution stipulates that Chechnya belongs to the Russian Federation.
Born today
Syrian renowned poet Nizar Qabbani.
Passed away
Frederick Winslow Taylor , an American mechanical engineer who sought to improve industrial efficiency
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