10 February 2005

February 15th

What happened on this day?

In 1564: Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer, was born

In 1942: The Japanese troops captured Singapore from the hands of the British during World War II, beginning its 3 and a half years occupation.

In 1971: Britain changes its currency to the decimal system

1989: Soviet military occupation of Afghanistan ends; and I was born.

Countdown to 15th February: 5 days........

*Hint**Hint* My wishlist is not there for nothing.......

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