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April 15 in history: Fall of Saddam Hussein's government, Notre-Dame catches fire and more

1945
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1945

WWII: British and Canadian troops liberate Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

1955
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1955

Ray Kroc opens first McDonald's franchise restaurant in Illinois.

2003
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2003

US announces the fall of Saddam Hussein's government in Iraq.

2012
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2012

Kim Jong-un delivers first public speech at North Korea's founder's birth celebration.

2019
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2019

Notre-Dame de Paris catches fire during restoration campaign.