Al-Shabaab militants launched a terrorist attack on the Westgate shopping centre in Nairobi, which…
Rome incorporated into Italy On this day in 1870, Italian troops occupied Rome, leading…
George Washington's Farewell Address published In his Farewell Address, printed in a Philadelphia newspaper…
Mukden seized by Japanese On this day in 1931, in the so-called Mukden Incident,…
Camp David Accords concluded The Camp David Accords, negotiated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter,…
The Basque separatist organization ETA announced an indefinite cease-fire after 30 years of terrorist…
Central Americans granted independence On this day in 1821, Central American notables accepted a…
Mexico City captured by U.S. forces U.S. General Winfield Scott's advance on Mexico City…
Philip III crowned king of Spain and Portugal King Philip III of Spain (Philip…
Astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to fly in space, part…
World Trade Center and Pentagon attacked by terrorists On this day in 2001, 19…
John Smith chosen president of Jamestown Having survived capture by Indians (reputedly through the…

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