1236 - Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon took Cordoba in Spain.
1652 - Massachusetts declared itself an independent commonwealth.
1776 - The Virginia constitution was adopted and Patrick Henry was made governor.
1917 - The Ukraine proclaimed independence from Russia.
1926 - Fascists in Rome added an hour to the work day in an economic efficiency measure.
1932 - Siam’s army seized Bangkok and announced an end to the absolute monarchy.
1946 - British authorities arrested more than 2,700 Jews in Palestine in an attempt to end alleged terrorism.
1967 - Israel removed barricades, re-unifying Jerusalem.
1982 - Israel invaded Lebanon.
Famous Birthdays
1397 - John II of Aragon
1596 - Emperor Go-Mizunoo of Japan
1849 - John Hunn, businessman
1902 - Ellen Clara Pollock, actress
1930 - Robert Evans, director/actor
1969 - Ilan Mitchell-Smith, actor
1993 - George Sampson, dancer
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