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1793
- During the Haitian Revolution, Haitian slave rebels capture the city of Cap-Haïtien from French colonial forces.
1839
- Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated by Cherokee rebels for signing the treaty which led to the Trail of Tears.
1897
- Two British colonial officers are assassinated by Indian revolutionary brothers Damodar Hari Chapekar, Balkrishna Hari Chapekar, and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar.
1942
- Polish Catholic priest and Anti-Nazi activist August Froehlich dies in Dachau concentration camp.