18th June

billyturnip · 2012-06-18T11:31:49+00:00

Quite a significant date historically, 1812: The War of 1812 begins as the US declares war on Britain over the interdiction of trade with France. 1815: Wellington decisively defeats Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, ending 25 years of war in Europe. 1900: Empress Dowager Cixi orders the killing of all foreigners in China, in support of the 'Boxer' rebellion. Copied and pasted from the BBC. :oops: Roger.

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Start date Jun 18, 2012

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billyturnip

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Jun 18, 2012

Quite a significant date historically,

1812: The War of 1812 begins as the US declares war on Britain over the interdiction of trade with France.
1815: Wellington decisively defeats Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, ending 25 years of war in Europe.
1900: Empress Dowager Cixi orders the killing of all foreigners in China, in support of the 'Boxer' rebellion.

Copied and pasted from the BBC.

Roger.