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Military conflict between Medes and Lydians
Military conflict between Medes and Lydians
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1266
1266 Skirmish during the Second Barons' War
1266 Skirmish during the Second Barons' War
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1882
1882 treaty between the United States and Korea that established their mutual relationship
1882 treaty between the United States and Korea that established their mutual relationship
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Part of Geronimo's War in 1885
Part of Geronimo's War in 1885
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1939
Pact of Steel — agreement signed between Germany and Italy in 1939
Pact of Steel — agreement signed between Germany and Italy in 1939
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