Following victory in Europe, diplomats in Moscow suggested to Stalin that the “Big Three” powers meet in London.
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1970: Jet’s Engine Explodes, Injuring 23
A Scandinavian Airlines jet with 75 people aboard caught fire and burned when an engine exploded during takeoff.
1920: Britain, Italy and Japan Recognized Soviet Russia
Before peace talks, the French prime minister was faced with three countries agreeing to recognize the Soviet government in Russia.
1945: Court in Paris Sentences Writer to Death
Robert Brasillach, a French poet and author, was condemned by the Special Court of Justice for treason and intelligence with the enemy during World War II.
1969: 12 Santa Clauses Arrested in London
The police in London arrested, then released on bail, 12 labor union members who picketed a department store dressed as Santa Claus.
1969: Queen’s Horses Sold for Slaughter
News that horses used in British state ceremonies were being sold to slaughterhouses after they retired sparked fury from animal lovers.
1969: Student Protesters Paralyze Tokyo in Anti-War Demonstrations
Nearly 800 rallies were held in the capital and across Japan to demand the repeal of a security treaty with the U.S. and the immediate return of Okinawa.
1894: Germany Arrests Russian Official Accused of Spying
A naval attaché was detained on suspicion of espionage, and a high-ranking police officer was sent to investigate.
1919: Romanian Crown Prince Renounces His Title
Prince Carol of Romania sent a letter to his father, King Ferdinand I, renouncing his title of Crown Prince and his rights as heir to the throne.
1969: Soviet Spacecraft Reaches Moon, but Crash Landing Is Suspected
The uncrewed Luna 15 was launched three days before Apollo 11. But an abrupt end to its work raised suspicions it had crashed.