The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a military alliance of two North American and 30 European member states.
NATO
Fact of the Day
An eleventh-century bishop of Séez accidentally burned down his own cathedral during a military operation.
Quote of the Day
"There is only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.
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~ Aristotle
On This Day
39 Roman Emperor Titus, son of Vespasian, was born.
1460 Richard, Duke of York is killed at the Battle of Wakefield.
1887 A petition, signed by 1 million women in Britain, was sent to Queen Victoria. It called for pubs to be closed on Sundays.
1922 The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was established.
1999 Former Beatle George Harrison survived an assassination attempt at his Friar Park Estate.