What happened today in history

Hello ladies and gents this is the viking telling you that today we are going to see

WHAT HAPPENED TODAY IN HISTORY

1904 British troops massacre 1,000 dervishes in Somaliland.

Resultat d'imatges de 1904 British troops massacre 1,000 dervishes in Somaliland.

1923 The French enter the town of Essen in the Ruhr valley, to extract Germany's resources as war payment.

Resultat d'imatges de 1923  The French enter the town of Essen in the Ruhr valley, to extract Germany's resources as war payment.

1941 Adolf Hitler orders forces to be prepared to enter North Africa to assist the Italian effort, marking the establishment of the Afrika Korps.

Resultat d'imatges de 1941  Adolf Hitler orders forces to be prepared to enter North Africa to assist the Italian effort, marking the establishment of the Afrika Korps.


1948 President Harry S. Truman proposes free, two-year community colleges for all who want an education.

Resultat d'imatges de 1948  President Harry S. Truman proposes free, two-year community colleges for all who want an education.

1964 A collection of previously unexhibited paintings by Pablo Picasso are displayed for the first time in Toronto.


Resultat d'imatges de 1964  A collection of previously unexhibited paintings by Pablo Picasso are displayed for the first time in Toronto.

1994 The Irish Government announces an end to a 15-year ban on broadcasting by the IRA and its political branch, Sinn Fein.


Resultat d'imatges de 1994  The Irish Government announces an end to a 15-year ban on broadcasting by the IRA and its political branch, Sinn Fein.

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