1991: Beginning of First Persian Gulf War .
The First Persian Gulf War, triggered by Iraq's occupation of Kuwait in August 1990, began on this day in 1991 with a U.S.-led air offensive against Iraq that continued until a cease-fire was declared on February 28.
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| 1934: | | | Marilyn Horne, an American mezzo-soprano noted for the seamless quality and the exceptional range and flexibility of her voice, was born. |
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| 1883: | | The Pendleton Civil Service Act established the Civil Service Commission in the United States. |
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| 1556: | | | Charles V, Holy Roman emperor and king of Spain, renounced his claim to Spain. |
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