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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is an American member of the British royal family, media personality, entrepreneur, and actress. She is married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of King Charles III.

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex is a member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and Dian…

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On This Day

10 events
2018
Wedding_of_Prince_Harry_and_Meghan_Markle
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (both pictured) took place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, England.
2015
Refugio_State_Beach
A corroded pipeline near Refugio State Beach, California, spilled 142,800 gallons (3,400 barrels) of crude oil onto the Gaviota Coast.
2010
Royal_Thai_Armed_Forces
In Bangkok, the Thai military (pictured) concluded a week-long crackdown on widespread protests by forcing the surrender of opposition leaders.
1997
Sierra_Gorda
The Sierra Gorda Biosphere, which encompasses the most ecologically diverse region in Mexico, was established as a result of grassroots efforts.
1991
Breakup_of_Yugoslavia
Breakup of Yugoslavia: With the local Serb population boycotting the referendum, Croatians voted in favour of independence from Yugoslavia.
1915
World_War_I
First World War: Australian and New Zealand troops repelled the third attack on Anzac Cove, inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Ottoman forces.
1911
Parks_Canada
Parks Canada, the world's first national park service, was established as the Dominion Parks Branch under the Department of the Interior.
1845
John_Franklin
Captain John Franklin (pictured) departed Greenhithe, England, on an expedition to the Canadian Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage; all 129 men were later lost when their ships became icebound in Victoria Strait.
1828
United_States_Congress
The United States Congress passed the largest tariff in the nation's history, which resulted in severe economic hardship in the American South.
1780
New_England's_Dark_Day
A combination of thick smoke, fog, and heavy cloud cover caused darkness to fall on parts of Canada and the New England area of the United States by noon.

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