1628 Swedish warship Vasa sinks in Stockholm, killing 30
1776 American Revolutionary War: word of the United States Declaration of Independence reaches London.
1914 German battle cruiser Goeben reaches Dardanellen/Turkey joins Germany.
1943 Dutch submarine attacks Hertenbeest Island, NW Bali.
1943 US General George S. Patton calls injured soldier "cowardly"
1943 Adolf Hitler watches lynching of allied pilots.
1945 Japan announces willingness to surrender to Allies, provided Emperor Hirohito's status remains unchanged.
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