an wang life timeline |
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Kwang-su becomes emperor of China. | Tuesday, January 12th, 1875 |
The Downtown Athletic Club Trophy, later renamed the Heisman Trophy, was given to halfback Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago. This award was given to the best college football player east the Mississippi River. | Tuesday, December 10th, 1935 |
Sino-Japanese War: Japan declares Nanking to be the capital of a new Chinese puppet government, nominally controlled by Wang Ching-wei. | Saturday, March 30th, 1940 |
Gwangju Massacre: Students in Gwangju, South Korea begin demonstrations, calling for democratic reforms. | Sunday, May 18th, 1980 |
The Gwangju Massacre: Airborne and army troops of South Korea retake the city of Gwangju from civil militias, killing at least 207 and possibly many more. | Tuesday, May 27th, 1980 |
Wang Laboratories files for bankruptcy. | Tuesday, August 18th, 1992 |
Hwang Jang-yop, secretary in the Workers Party of Korea and a prime architect of North Korea s Juche doctrine, defects at the South Korean embassy in Beijing along with his aide, Kim Dok-hong. | Wednesday, February 12th, 1997 |
North Korea reportedly launches Kwangmyongsong, its first satellite. | Monday, August 31st, 1998 |
The state of Gojoseon (Modern-day Korea) founded by Dangun Wanggeom during the reign of the Chinese Emperor Yao. | Tuesday, October 3rd, 2333 |