1249- Egyptian Damietta city falls to Louis IX of France.
1916- The Great Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule begins.
1928- The British Royal Air Force extensively bombards Yemeni towns and villages.
1967- Israel launches attacks on Egypt and Syria.
Born today
1723- Adam Smith, a Scottish social philosopher and political economist.
Passed away
2004- Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States.
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