1915
The British passenger liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War I, a события that shifted global opinion sharply against the war.
1945
In Reims, France, Germany signed its unconditional surrender, effectively bringing World War II in Europe to a close, followed by widespread celebrations.
1954
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu ended in a major victory for Vietnamese forces over France, paving the way for the end of French colonial rule in Indochina.
2000
Vladimir Putin officially assumed office as President of Russia after winning the presidential election, marking the start of his leadership tenure.
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