The first Duke of Wellington became Commander in Chief, making him the professional head of the British Army.
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The Doomsday Clock's minute hand was moved two minutes closer to midnight, making the new Doomsday just five minutes to midnight.
Russians defeated Ottoman forces during WWI.
French King Henry IV declared war against Spain during the French Wars of Religion.
On his second voyage, explorer Captain James Cook became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle.
The underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 ended.
