October 3, US forces entered the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu

1778- British explorer James Cook reaches Alaska area in the continent of North America

1866- Vienna treaty, which ended war between Austria and Italy, was signed.

1932- Iraq gains independence from Britain.

1993- US forces entered the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, killing more than 7000 persons.

1889- Carl von Ossietzky, German pacifist and the recipient of the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize, was born.

2009- Queen Fatima al-Senussi of Libya passed away.

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