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Sea battle of the Genpei War, occurring at Dan-no-ura on April 25, 1185
Sea battle of the Genpei War, occurring at Dan-no-ura on April 25, 1185
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1467 Ottoman siege of the Albanian resistance in Krujë
1467 Ottoman siege of the Albanian resistance in Krujë
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Portuguese discovery in 1500
Portuguese discovery in 1500
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Dos de Mayo Uprising — 1808 rebellion during the Peninsular War
Dos de Mayo Uprising — 1808 rebellion during the Peninsular War
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1866 naval battle between Spain and Peru
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