823

Lothair I is crowned King of Italy by Pope Paschal I.

1536

Charles V makes a Royal Entry into Rome, demolishing a swath of the city to re-enact a Roman triumph.

1956

Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro declares himself at war with Cuban President Fulgencio Batista.

1983

The People's Armed Police is officially founded

2009

North Korea launches its controversial Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 satellite. The satellite passed over mainland Japan, which prompted an immediate reaction from the United Nations Security Council, as well as participating states of Six-party talks.