1945
Liberation of Dachau
American forces liberated the Dachau concentration camp, one of the first and most notorious Nazi camps. The discovery revealed the full horror of the Holocaust to the Allied world.
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2004
World War II Memorial Opens
The National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was officially dedicated to honor the 16 million Americans who served. It opened to the public the following day.
1997
Chemical Weapons Convention Enters Force
The international treaty banning the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons entered into force. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) began its work to enforce it.
1991
Cyclone Devastates Bangladesh
A catastrophic tropical cyclone struck the Chittagong district of Bangladesh, with storm surges up to 20 feet. It caused the deaths of approximately 138,000 people and left millions homeless.
1975
Evacuation of Saigon
Operation Frequent Wind, the largest helicopter evacuation in history, began as North Vietnamese forces closed in on Saigon. The operation evacuated over 7,000 Americans and South Vietnamese from the city.