December 19 in History

19 December in History – 176 years ago

Rise of Napoleon III

Europe 1848: Rise of Napoleon III

In France, the new republic held the first French presidential election. The winner was... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Europe 1848: Rise of Napoleon III
Europe 1848
Rise of Napoleon III
In France, the new republic held the first French presidential election. The winner was...
Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 202: Severus’ African War
Northern Africa 202
Severus’ African War
Having established himself as emperor, Septimius Severus set about improving the fortifications...
 

Starting on 19 December 1948

Dutch conduct second police action in Indonesia

All Events on 19 December

  2018
Trump announces US withdrawal from Syria
starts   1961
Indonesia attacks Dutch New Guinea
starts   1948
Dutch conduct second police action in Indonesia
  1946
Outbreak of Indochina War between Viet Minh & French
ends   1945
British intervene against French in Syria and Lebanon
  1944
British agree to withdraw from Ethiopia
ends   1925
Saudis capture Jeddah & Medina
  410
Anglo-Saxon settlement established at Mucking*
starts   275
Romans defeat Heruli raid into Asia Minor*
ends   256
Persians capture and destroy Dura-Europos*
ends   53
Parthian bid to expel Iberians from Armenia fails*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 19 December for purposes of Omniatlas

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