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Politics
Lothair I Crowned Co-Emperor by Pope Paschal I
Lothair I was crowned co-emperor of the Carolingian Empire by Pope Paschal I. He would later rule the Middle Kingdom between France and Germany.
On This Day in History
1614
Exploration
Pocahontas Marries John Rolfe
Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, married English tobacco planter John Rolfe in Virginia. The marriage brought a period of peace between the colonists and the Powhatan Confederacy.
1621
Exploration
Mayflower Departs Plymouth for England
The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, Massachusetts, returning to England after delivering the Pilgrims. Not a single colonist chose to return aboard the ship.
1764
Politics
Sugar Act Passed by British Parliament
Parliament passed the Sugar Act, placing duties on molasses and other goods imported to the American colonies. Colonial protests against the act foreshadowed the American Revolution.
1955
Politics
Winston Churchill Resigns as Prime Minister
Sir Winston Churchill resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom due to declining health. He had served two terms and led Britain through World War II.
1986
War & Conflict
Berlin Discotheque Bombing
A bomb exploded at the La Belle discotheque in West Berlin, killing three people including two U.S. soldiers. The attack, linked to Libya, prompted U.S. air strikes against Tripoli.
2009
Politics
North Korea Launches Rocket Over Japan
North Korea launched a Unha-2 rocket that flew over Japan, claiming it placed a satellite in orbit. The international community condemned the launch as a disguised missile test.