PHHi mga ka ph. Trivia for this day :] Enjoy!
AK-47
November 14, 1947
Initial development of the AK-47 assault ***** is completed. It was created by Russian firearms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov, who named it the AK-47 (Avtomát Kaláshnikova 1947). Kalashnikov based his design on the features of the American M1 and the German StG44. It is estimated that about 1 out of every 5 firearms in the world is an AK-47 or a closely related weapon.
World War II
November 14, 1940
The Luftwaffe raids Coventry, England, killing over 500 people and destroying the historic medieval Coventry Cathedral.
Apollo 12
November 14, 1969
The second successful manned-mission to the Moon is launched. Pete Conrad and Alan Bean became the 3rd and 4th men to walk on the Moon.
Vietnam War - First U.S. General Killed During the War by Enemy Fire
November 14, 1967
Major General Bruno Arthur Hochmuth is killed when the helicopter he was riding in is gunned down over Hué, Vietnam. Four other Marines, and a South Vietnamese Army aide were also killed in the incident.
First Airplane Take-Off from a Ship's Deck
November 14, 1910
Eugene Ely takes off from the USS Birmingham. His plane nosedived after leaving the ship and his wheels touched water, but he was able to keep control and landed safely on the beach.
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AK-47
November 14, 1947
Initial development of the AK-47 assault ***** is completed. It was created by Russian firearms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov, who named it the AK-47 (Avtomát Kaláshnikova 1947). Kalashnikov based his design on the features of the American M1 and the German StG44. It is estimated that about 1 out of every 5 firearms in the world is an AK-47 or a closely related weapon.
World War II
November 14, 1940
The Luftwaffe raids Coventry, England, killing over 500 people and destroying the historic medieval Coventry Cathedral.
Apollo 12
November 14, 1969
The second successful manned-mission to the Moon is launched. Pete Conrad and Alan Bean became the 3rd and 4th men to walk on the Moon.
Vietnam War - First U.S. General Killed During the War by Enemy Fire
November 14, 1967
Major General Bruno Arthur Hochmuth is killed when the helicopter he was riding in is gunned down over Hué, Vietnam. Four other Marines, and a South Vietnamese Army aide were also killed in the incident.
First Airplane Take-Off from a Ship's Deck
November 14, 1910
Eugene Ely takes off from the USS Birmingham. His plane nosedived after leaving the ship and his wheels touched water, but he was able to keep control and landed safely on the beach.
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