The Kilmichael Ambush

On November 28, 1920

Irish Republican Army (IRA) ambushed British soldiers near Kilmichael in County Cork.

The IRA managed to kill 17 British personnel.

This Day in History - November 28

1975

East Timor declared its independence from Portugal.

1964

NASA launched the Mariner 4 space probe on a mission to Mars.

1720

The female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read were found guilty of piracy.

1990

Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher, handed in her resignation to the Queen and stepped down after being prime minister for 11 years.

1843

England and France formally recognized Hawaii's independence.

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