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1699

On the occasion of Vaisakhi, Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth, a landmark event in Sikh tradition and identity.

1919

In Amritsar, the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred when British forces under Reginald Dyer fired on an unarmed gathering, marking a dark chapter in colonial history.

1970

The Apollo 13 mission suffered a critical explosion en route to the Moon, triggering an intense and successful rescue effort to bring the astronauts safely back to Earth.

1973

The World Trade Center in New York City was formally inaugurated, becoming one of the most iconic architectural landmarks of its time.

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