Notable Events:
- 322
BCE – Death of Aristotle: The renowned Greek philosopher and scientist
Aristotle passed away. His works have profoundly influenced Western
philosophy and science.
- 1573
– Peace Treaty between the Ottoman Empire and Venice: The Ottoman
Empire and the Republic of Venice signed a peace treaty, concluding the
lengthy conflict known as the War of Cyprus.
- 1941
– British Military Actions in World War II:
- Approximately
50,000 British troops entered Greece to bolster defenses against Axis
forces.
- British
forces launched an attack on Italian-occupied Ethiopia, aiming to
liberate the country from Axis control.
- 1977
– Pakistan People's Party's Electoral Victory: The Pakistan People's
Party, led by Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, secured a victory in
Pakistan's second general elections.
- 1985
– IBM Introduces PC DOS 3.1: IBM released version 3.1 of its PC DOS
(Disk Operating System), enhancing the operating system's capabilities for
personal computers.
Births:
- 1960
– Ivan Lendl: Born in Czechoslovakia, Ivan Lendl is a former
professional tennis player who became one of the sport's leading figures
in the 1980s, winning multiple Grand Slam titles.
Deaths:
- 2022
– Muhammad Rafiq Tarar: Muhammad Rafiq Tarar, who served as the ninth
President of Pakistan from 1998 to 2001, passed away. Born in 1929, he was
a respected jurist and politician.