1603: Queen Elizabeth I of England died after a 44-year reign, marking the end of the Tudor dynasty. She was succeeded by King James VI of Scotland, who became James I of England, uniting the crowns of England and Scotland.
1765: The British Parliament passed the Quartering Act, requiring American colonies to provide housing and supplies for British troops. This act fueled colonial resentment and contributed to tensions leading up to the American Revolution.
1882: German scientist Robert Koch announced the discovery of the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). This breakthrough was a major step in understanding and eventually combating the disease.
1944: During World War II, the "Great Escape" took place. Seventy-six Allied prisoners of war escaped from Stalag Luft III, a German POW camp, through a tunnel. While most were recaptured, the event became a symbol of resistance and was later immortalized in a famous film.
1989: The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred when the oil tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling over 11 million gallons of crude oil. It remains one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history, severely impacting marine life and ecosystems.
1999: NATO began airstrikes against Yugoslavia, marking the start of a 78-day bombing campaign to force Serbian forces to withdraw from Kosovo. It was the first time NATO used military force without explicit UN approval.

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