On this day:
1990: Mikhail Gorbachev is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
2003: Shenzhou 5, China’s first human space flight mission launched
Born on this day:
1844: Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher
1881: P. G. Wodehouse, English author
1931: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Indian scientist, politician, 11th President of India
Gone on this day:
1917: Mata Hari, Dutch spy
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