Today in history: Gulf war begins, Warsaw liberated, and more
Authored By Manas Joshi
Published: Jan 17, 2021, 04:48 IST | Updated: Jan 17, 2021, 04:48 IST
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1893
Hawaiian monarchy is overthrown
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1917
US purchased three of the Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million
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1945
WWII: Soviet and Polish forces liberate Warsaw
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1991
The Gulf War in Iraq begins
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1995
Great Hanshin earthquake hits Kobe, Japan, kills 6,400
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