1938- Tunisians revolt against the French colonial rule.
1948- The Deir Yassin massacre takes place when around 120 fighters from the Zionist paramilitary groups Irgun Zvai Leumi and Lohamei Herut Israel attack Deir Yassin near Jerusalem, resulting in the death of 360 palestinians.
1965- Military hostilities between India and Pakistan erupt at the two countries’ borders.
1991- Georgia attain independence from the Soviet Union.
2003- US forces occupy Baghdad.
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1835-Leopold II, King of Belgium.
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