September 10

Thursday 10, 1942:

The Allies carry out an amphibious landing at Majunga, north-west Madagascar, to re-launch Allied offensive operations in the Madagascar Campaign.

Wednesday 10, 1919:

Austria and the Allies sign the Treaty of Saint-Germain recognizing the independence of Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia.

Wednesday 10, 1913:

The first paved coast-to-coast U.S. highway opens.

Friday 10, 1813:

The U.S. defeats the British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

Tuesday 10, 1776:

American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy.

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