19th, Kuwait`s declaration of independence

1940- French forces surrender to the German army of Erwin Rommel during the Dunkirk battle in World War II.

1944- US Navy attacks the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Battle of the Philippine Sea during World War II.

1961- Kuwait’s declaration of independence.

Born today

1566- King James I of England.

Passed away

1867- Ferdinand Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico.

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