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1945
World War II: The US Army's 90th Infantry Division liberated Flossenbürg concentration camp (pictured) in Germany, freei
World War II: The US Army's 90th Infantry Division liberated Flossenbürg concentration camp (pictured) in Germany, freeing 1,500 prisoners.
1942
Second World War: In retaliation for the Royal Air Force's bombing of Lübeck, the Luftwaffe began a series of air raids
Second World War: In retaliation for the Royal Air Force's bombing of Lübeck, the Luftwaffe began a series of air raids across England, beginning with Exeter.
1944
World War II: The SBS launches a raid against the garrison of Santorini in Greece
World War II: The SBS launches a raid against the garrison of Santorini in Greece.
1944
World War II: The British Special Boat Service executed a successful raid to destroy an Axis radio station on the Greek
World War II: The British Special Boat Service executed a successful raid to destroy an Axis radio station on the Greek island of Santorini.
1913
The Woolworth Building in New York City officially opened; at the time, it was the tallest building in the world, with a
The Woolworth Building in New York City officially opened; at the time, it was the tallest building in the world, with a height of 792 ft (241 m).
1945
World War II: United States and Soviet reconnaissance troops meet in Torgau and Strehla along the River Elbe, cutting th
World War II: United States and Soviet reconnaissance troops meet in Torgau and Strehla along the River Elbe, cutting the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany in two. This would be later known as Elbe Day.
1945
World War II: Liberation Day (Italy): The National Liberation Committee for Northern Italy calls for a general uprising
World War II: Liberation Day (Italy): The National Liberation Committee for Northern Italy calls for a general uprising against the German occupation and the Italian Social Republic.
1920
At the San Remo conference, the principal Allied Powers of World War I adopt a resolution to determine the allocation of
At the San Remo conference, the principal Allied Powers of World War I adopt a resolution to determine the allocation of Class "A" League of Nations mandates for administration of the former Ottoman-r�
1915
World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli begins: The invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula by British, French, Indian,
World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli begins: The invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula by British, French, Indian, Newfoundland, Australian and New Zealand troops, begins with landings at Anzac�
1920
At the San Remo conference, the principal Allies of World War I passed a resolution allocating League of Nations mandate
At the San Remo conference, the principal Allies of World War I passed a resolution allocating League of Nations mandates for the administration of former Ottoman territories in the Middle East.
1970
The Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization enters into force
The Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization enters into force.
1945
World War II: Battle of Bautzen: Last successful German tank-offensive of the war and last noteworthy victory of the Weh
World War II: Battle of Bautzen: Last successful German tank-offensive of the war and last noteworthy victory of the Wehrmacht.
1945
World War II: Filipino troops of the 66th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army, USAFIP-NL and the American tr
World War II: Filipino troops of the 66th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army, USAFIP-NL and the American troops of the 33rd and 37th Infantry Division, United States Army liberate Baguio�
1915
World War I: Italy secretly signs the Treaty of London pledging to join the Allied Powers
World War I: Italy secretly signs the Treaty of London pledging to join the Allied Powers.
1896
Ernst Udet, leading German fighter pilot in World War I and Chief of Procurement and Supply in the Luftwaffe (died 1941
Ernst Udet, leading German fighter pilot in World War I and Chief of Procurement and Supply in the Luftwaffe (died 1941)
2003
Edward Max Nicholson, Irish environmentalist, co-founded the World Wide Fund for Nature (born 1904)
Edward Max Nicholson, Irish environmentalist, co-founded the World Wide Fund for Nature (born 1904)
2007
Controversy surrounding the relocation of the Bronze Soldier of Tallinn, a Soviet Red Army World War II memorial in Tall
Controversy surrounding the relocation of the Bronze Soldier of Tallinn, a Soviet Red Army World War II memorial in Tallinn, Estonia, erupted into mass protests and riots.