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South America 1866: Chincha Islands War

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All-India Muslim League calls for creation of Pakistan

ends 1809

Russians invade Sweden across frozen Gulf of Bothnia

starts 1945

Allies cross Rhine & overrun Germany

238

Gordian I proclaimed emperor in Africa

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