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1920

The League of Nations convened for the first time in Paris, representing one of the earliest international initiatives aimed at maintaining global peace and cooperation.

1969

Jan Palach, a Czech student, carried out a self-immolation protest in Prague against the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia, emerging as a powerful symbol of resistance.

2003

NASA launched Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-107) on its final mission, which focused on scientific research and experiments.

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