May 19 in history: Turkish War of Independence begins, invention of Rubik's cube and more

 | Updated: May 19, 2020, 08:56 AM IST

From the Turkish War of Independence to the invention of the Rubik's cube, we've got it all covered.

Let's dive in today's history.

1536

Anne Boleyn, second wife of English King Henry VIII, beheaded for adultery.

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1802    

Napoleon creates 'Legion of Honour', highest French order of merit.

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1904    

India's first industrialist Jamsetji Tata dies in Germany.

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1919    

Turkish War of Independence begins with arrival of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

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1974    

Hungarian architect Ernő Rubik invents the Rubik's cube.

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