30: Scholars’ estimate for Jesus’ crucifixion by Roman troops in Jerusalem [or April 3]
529: First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis or the Justinian Code (a fundamental work in jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I
1948: World Health Organization is formed by the United Nations
1954: US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a news conference is first to voice fear of a “domino-effect” of communism in the Indo-China region
1968: Riots continue in over 100 US cities following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
1969: The Internet’s symbolic birth date: publication of RFC 1
Source: Onthisday.com
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