The Second Iraq War began after an airstrike took place in the country by combined US and British forces.
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The portrait of Rembrandt's son, 'Titus,' was purchased at auction for $2.2 million.
Prince Philip of Edinburgh opened Britain's first planetarium at Madame Tussaud's in London.
The last male northern white rhinoceros died.
The SS Georgiana, the largest ship in the Confederate States Navy, was sunk on her maiden voyage.
Spin magazine first hit the shelves, featuring Madonna on the cover.
