1882- Britain formally occupies Egypt.
1919- The signing of the peace treaty of Versailles that ended World War I.
1960- Cuba nationalizes all U.S. companies and properties.
2004- US administrator Paul Bremer transfers sovereignty to an Iraqi judge at a handover brought forward two days.
Born today
1491- Henry VIII, king of England.
Passed away
1836-James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.
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