1810- Independence of Argentina announced.
1909 – French forces occupy south Morocco.
1942-Germany attacks Stalingrad and Caucasus during the World War II.
1963 – The Organization of African Unity (OAU) established by representatives of 30 African countries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
2000 – Israeli occupation forces withdraw from south Lebanon due to the victories achieved by the Lebanese national resistance.
Born today:
1856 –Dutch physicist and Nobel-laureate Peter Seemann.
Occasions:
Lebanese Liberation Day.
International Day of Friendship.
Argentina National Day.
H. Zain/ Barry