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1901 – New York becomes the first U.S. state to require automobile license plates.; 1915 – World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli begins: The invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula by British, French, Indian, Newfoundland, Australian and New Zealand troops, begins with landings at Anzac Cove and Cape Helles.
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However, since the late 1980s and especially the 1990s, interest in and attendance at Anzac Day has grown. On 25 April 1990, Bob Hawke became the first Australian politician to visit Gallipoli, and he also decided that government would pay to take Anzac veterans to Gallipoli for the 75th anniversary of the dawn landing. This is seen by ...
The Carnation Revolution (Portuguese: Revolução dos Cravos), also known as the 25 April (Portuguese: 25 de Abril), was a military coup by military officers that overthrew the authoritarian Estado Novo government on 25 April 1974 in Lisbon, [2] producing major social, economic, territorial, demographic, and political changes in Portugal and its overseas colonies through the Processo ...
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The ANZAC positions on 400 Plateau on 25 April (red) and 26 April (black) After landing, some of the 9th and 10th battalions' men headed for 400 Plateau. [108] The first 10th Battalion platoon to arrive was commanded by Lieutenant Noel Loutit, and accompanied by the brigade-major, Charles Brand. They discovered the Turkish battery in the Lone ...
Highlights of Today in History: Iran-held hostages released, Charles Manson and followers convicted, Jackson settles molestation claims, Alicia Keys is born.
Armed conflicts and attacks. Israel–Hamas war. Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip. Israel intensifies strikes on Rafah ahead of a planned ground offensive.; Arts and culture. The city of Venice, Italy, introduces an entry fee for day-trippers, trying to limit the overcrowds of tourists.