The University of North Carolina opened, becoming the first US public state university.
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The European Space Agency successfully launched the Vega launch rocket for the first time.
The city of Baghdad, Iraq, surrendered to the Mongols after a battle that saw thousands killed.
Planes dropped bombs across Dresden, Germany, during WWII.
William and Mary ascended to the English throne as co-rulers.
Drake released his fourth mixtape, 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late.'
