March 11, Evacuation of the French forces from Morocco

1941- US congress passes a law allowing providing aid for Britain to continue fighting through World War II.
1961- Evacuation of all French military, naval, and air forces from Morocco.
1988- Official announcement of cease fire between Iran and Iraq after almost eight years of war.
1990- Lithuanian parliament declares separation of Lithuania from the Soviet Union.
Born today:
1811- French astronomer, Urbain Jean Joseph Leverrier .
Passed away
1955- Alexander Fleming who discovered penicillin.
1978- French singer Claude Francois who did the most to popularize rock and roll music in France.
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