Todays History

First day of the Sarny Massacre, perpetrated by Germans and Ukrainians.

The South African Border War starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.

Egon Krenz, the former East German leader, is convicted of a shoot-to-kill policy at the Berlin Wall.

World War I: Japan declares war on Germany.

Cadillac Motor Company is founded.

Coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev collapses.

August Revolution: Viet Minh led by Ho Chi Minh take power in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Vietnam War: The Battle of Long Tan ensues after a patrol from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment clashes with a Viet Cong force in…