Aug 23 in history: World Wide Web is opened to the public and more
| Updated: Aug 23, 2021, 08:07 AM IST
From UK capturing Hong Kong as it prepares for first Opium War with China to Romania switching sides in WWII from Axes to Allies, we have it all.
Let's dive in today's history.
UK captures Hong Kong as it prepares for first Opium War with China
UK captures Hong Kong as it prepares for first Opium War with China
(Photograph:WION)
Romania switches sides in WWII from Axes to Allies
Romania switches sides in WWII from Axes to Allies
(Photograph:WION)
First photograph of the Earth is taken from the orbit of the Moon
First photograph of the Earth is taken from the orbit of the Moon
(Photograph:WION)
The World Wide Web is opened to the public
The World Wide Web is opened to the public
(Photograph:WION)
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Muammar Gaddafi is overthrown after 40 years of ruling Libya
Muammar Gaddafi is overthrown after 40 years of ruling Libya