May 15 in history: James Puckle patents world's first machine gun and more
Authored By Gandharv Walia
Published: May 15, 2021, 02:49 IST | Updated: May 15, 2021, 02:49 IST
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James Puckle patents world's first machine gun
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1940
The first McDonald's fast-food outlet opens in San Bernardino, California.
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1948
Egypt, Syria, Transjordan and Iraq invade Israel
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1988
USSR begins withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan
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1991
Edith Cresson becomes first female premier of France
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