February 19

Wednesday 19, 1986:

After waiting 37 years, the United States Senate approves a treaty outlawing genocide.

Wednesday 19, 1941:

World War II: The Deutsches Afrikakorps, the corps-level headquarters controlling the German Panzer divisions in North Africa, was formed.

Wednesday 19, 1913:

Prizes are included in Cracker Jack candy boxes for the first time.

Tuesday 19, 1861:

Serfdom is abolished in Russia.

Friday 19, 1819:

British explorer William Smith discovers the South Shetland Islands, and claims them in the name of King George III.

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