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October 03 in history: UK's first atomic bomb, Iraq's independence and more

1932
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1932

Iraq gains independence from the United Kingdom

1935
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1935

 Italy invades Ethiopia, starting Second Italo-Ethiopian War

1942
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1942

WWII: Germany conducts first successful V-2 rocket test

1952
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1952

UK tests its first atomic bomb "Hurricane"

1992
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1992

Geet Sethi wins and achieves record at world professional billiards championship