The Second Iraq War began after an airstrike took place in the country by combined US and British forces.
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Nazi German troops began the occupation of Hungary.
Wendy's became the world's second best-selling hamburger chain, overtaking Burger King.
Prince Philip of Edinburgh opened Britain's first planetarium at Madame Tussaud's in London.
The SS Georgiana, the largest ship in the Confederate States Navy, was sunk on her maiden voyage.
The portrait of Rembrandt's son, 'Titus,' was purchased at auction for $2.2 million.
