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Turning the pages of history, we saw Indians observing Vivekanand's birthday as National Youth Day this day, US Congress getting a final call for war in Iraq and many more historic events! Let's dive in today's history.
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Bayinnaung Kyawhtin Nawrahta, king of the Toungoo Dynasty of Burma from 1550 to 1581
Bayinnaung is crowned the King of Burma
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Eiffel Tower
Long-distance radio message sent from Eiffel Tower for the first time
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Swami Vivekanand's portrait on sand alongside beach
India begins celebrating Vivekananda's birthday as Nation Youth Day
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United States troops
United States Congress votes for war in Iraq
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Islamic pilgrims fulfilling their religious duty at Mecca during Hajj in 2006
364 killed in stampede on last day at the Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia