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Independence of Kuwait

On 19th June 1961, The British protectorate ends in Kuwait and it becomes an emirate.

Battle of Waterloo

Battle of Waterloo

On 18th June 1815: Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, leads to the abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte from the throne of France for a second and final time.

Treaty from Amsterdam - 16th June 1997

It was ratificated and adopted the Treaty from Amsterdam which stipulated the UE's expanding to create a United Europe.

The Guvernment of USA recognizes the independence of Romania - 2nd May 1880

The Guvernment of USA recognizes the independence of Romania  - 2nd May 1880.

On 12 May 1942, 1500 Jews are sent to gas chambers in Auschwitz

On 12 May 1942, 1500 Jews are sent to gas chambers in Auschwitz.

Lucian Blaga (May 9, 1895 - May 6, 1961)

Lucian Blaga (May 9, 1895 - May 6, 1961)

Lucian Blaga was a Romanian poet, playwright, and philosopher.

John Stewart Williamson (April 29, 1908–November 10, 2006)

John Stewart Williamson (April 29, 1908–November 10, 2006)

John Stewart Williamson was a U.S. writer often referred to as the "Dean of Science Fiction".

Mark Twain (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)

Mark Twain (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)

Samuel Langhorne Clemens better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist, satirist, lecturer and writer.

Publius Ovidius Naso (March 20, 43 BC – 17 AD)

Publius Ovidius Naso (March 20, 43 BC – 17 AD)

Publius Ovidius Naso was a Roman poet,in English Ovid,known for the expresivity, humour and fantesy of his literatute.Because of those he is one of the greatest Roman classics beside Horace and VIrgil.

Laurence Sterne (November 24, 1713 – March 18, 1768)

Laurence Sterne (November 24, 1713 – March 18, 1768)

Laurence Sterne was an Irish-born English novelist and an Anglican clergyman.

Alexandru Macedonski (March 14, 1854, Bucharest - November 24, 1920)

Alexandru Macedonski (March 14, 1854, Bucharest - November 24, 1920)

Alexandru Macedonski was a Romanian writer and literary critic, known especially for having promoted French Symbolism in his native country.

Hortensia Papadat-Bengescu (n. 8th December 1876, Galati - d. 5th March 1955, Bucharest)

Hortensia Papadat-Bengescu (n. 8th December 1876, Galati - d. 5th March 1955, Bucharest)

Hortensia Papadat-Bengescu was a famous Romanian writer, author of short stories, novels from interbelic period.

Vlad Musatescu (n. 4th May 1922, Pitesti, d. 4 March 1999)

Vlad Musatescu (n. 4th May 1922, Pitesti, d. 4 March 1999)

Vlad Musatescu was a famous Romanian writer and humorist. He wrote books for children and grown-ups, especially police parodies and he translated from Kipling, J. London, Cronin, Dylan Thomas, Caldwell.rnHis books are written at first person singular...

Alphonse Marie Louise Prat de Lamartine (October 21, 1790 - February 28, 1869)

Alphonse Marie Louise Prat de Lamartine (October 21, 1790 - February 28, 1869)

Alphonse Marie Louise Prat de Lamartine was a French writer, poet and politician.

Victor-Marie Hugo (February 26, 1802 – May 22, 1885)

Victor-Marie Hugo (February 26, 1802 – May 22, 1885)

Victor-Marie Hugo was a French poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, visual artist, statesman, human rights campaigner, and perhaps the most influential exponent of the Romantic movement in France.