August 3rd, Flag Day in Venezuela

1914- Germany declares war on France at the beginning of World War I.

1940- Italy invades Somali land in World War II.

1960- Niger gains Independence from France.

2009-Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, formally endorses Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s second term as president.

Born today
1923- Pope Shenouda III, patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Passed away
1460- James II, King of Scotland.

Occasions
Flag Day in Venezuela

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