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June 26th is Navy Day in Poland. It is the anniversary of the battles of Kuzadagh, Fossalta, Casalecchio, Fleurus, Castrovillari, Pattersons Ford, and Mechanicsville, of the accession of Richard III and of William IV to the English throne, the Austrian invasion of Naples, the first awards of the VC, the arrival of the first American troops in France, and JFKs Ich bin ein Berliner speech, among other events. Those born on this date include Declaration of Independence Signer Arthur Middleton, general and non-inventor of baseball Abner Doubleday, and Willy Messerschmitt. Those who died on this date include Conquistador Francisco Pizzaro, naval officer, oceanographer Prince Albert II of Monaco, and unsung WW2 hero Brigadier Claude Nicholson. https://strategypage/today-in-military-history.aspx
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:47:55 +0000

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