1927- Strong earthquake hits China, leaving 200 thousand persons dead.
1972- The United States and the Soviet Union sign agreement on measures to limit strategic offensive arms.
1992- Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina admitted as members of the United Nations.
2003- The UN Security Council decides to lift sanctions imposed on Iraq.
Born today
1859- Arthur Conan Doyle, an English author and creator of Sherlock Holmes figure.
Passed away
337- Constantine I, a Roman Emperor.
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