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May 11

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  1. 1949 CEJewish

    The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 273, admitting the State of Israel as a member of the United Nations.

  2. 330 CEGraeco-Roman · founded

    Constantine the Great formally dedicated his new eastern capital, Constantinople or New Rome, on the site of the old Greek city of Byzantium.