Today in History: May 17th Brought to you by Wikipedia

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

1765 - Fire destroys a large part of Montreal, Quebec.

1944 - World War II: Battle of Monte Cassino - Germans evacuate Monte Cassino and Allied forces take the stronghold after a struggle that claimed 20,000 lives.

1944 - World War II: SS troops burn down six villages in the Brkini hills in south western Slovenia.

2 comments:

Man, too bad they did not destroy all of Quebec, those dirty pigs.

The Angry Piper said...

You mean cochons.

 
 
 
 
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