The best moments in reading are when you come across something – a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things – which you had thought special and particular to you. And now, here it is, set down by someone else, a person you have never met, someone even who is long dead. And it is as if a hand has come out, and taken yours. Alan Bennett, English playwright (1934)
1. Invasion of Grenada
On this day in history in 1983 A U.S. led invasion called Operation Urgent Fury was triggered by a coup that ended with the murder of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. The invasion ended with U.S. victory.
2. Uganda joined the UN
On this day in history in 1962 Uganda became a member state of the United Nations.
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3. First African-American made general in US military
On this day in history in 1940 Benjamin Oliver Davis became the first African-American general in the United States Army.
4. Battle of Balaclava
On this day in history in 1854 An alliance of Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire fought the Battle of Balaclava against the Russian Empire during the Crimean War.
5. George III starts his reign
On this day in history in 1760George III started his reign as the King of Great Britain and Ireland.
