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1897
Sep 20
| 1897 • The French conquers the island of Raiatea and captures the rebel chief Teraupoo, ending the Leeward Islands War and bringing all of the Society Islands under their control. |
1983
Mar 30
Age: 85y
| 1983 • British entrepreneur Richard Noble sets a new land speed record of 633.468 mph (1,019.468 km/h), driving Thrust2 at the Black Rock Desert, Nevada. |