On this day in 1871, the first international rugby match is held, Scotland defeats England.
On this day in 1942, Nazi Germany and Vichy France begin the deportation of 65 000 Jews from Drancy camp to German extermination camps.
On this day in 1981, the Solidarity movement in Poland stages a warning strike, in which over 12 million Poles walk off their jobs.
On this day in 2020, North Macedonia joins NATO.
