History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
1. Third Battle of Ypres began
On this day in history in 1917 The third Battle of Ypres began. Also known as the Battle of Passchendaele, the battle was part of World War I and took place between July 31 and November 6 for control of the Belgian city of Ypres. heartbreaking obstacles
2. First female president of the US National Bar Association was appointed
On this day in history in 1981 First female president of the US National Bar Association was appointed. Arnette R. Hubbard became the first woman to preside over the US National Bar Association, the country’s largest group of association of African-American lawyers and judges.
3. US and USSR signed Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
On this day in history in 1991 US and USSR signed Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. The treaty, also known as START I, limited the number of nuclear weapons and missiles the signatories could deploy. It came into force in December 1994, and expired 15 years later in 2009. heartbreaking obstacles
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4. Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashed while approaching Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.
On this day in history in 1992 Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashed while approaching Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. All 113 people onboard were killed in the crash. heartbreaking obstacles
5. The British government banned landmines
On this day in history in 1998 The British government banned landmines. The move came after the public pressurized the parliament to pass the Landmines Act. heartbreaking obstacles
