Today in History

1921

Mongolia declares its independence from China

1945

US Army uses napalm on Japanese forces on the Philippines island of Luzon

1960

Premier Moise Tshombe of Katanga proclaims independence of the Zairean province

1975

China’s great Terracotta Army uncovered near the ancient capital Xian

1992

Six people drown after falling into the Kiama blowhole in NSW