How Many Days Until July 14?

This day in history: July 14

1. 1916

   The Battle of Delville Wood began as an action within the Battle of the Somme, lasting until 3 September 1916.

2. 1950

   Korean War: North Korean troops began attacking the headquarters of the American 24th Infantry Division in present-day Daejeon, South Korea.

3. 1960

   Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 1-11 ditched off Polillo Island in the Philippines, killing one person and injuring 44 others.

4. 1987

   More than 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain fell in a two-and-a-half-hour period in parts of Montreal, causing severe flooding.

5. 2003

   Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA operative was leaked to and published by journalist Robert Novak.

6. 2014

   Lightning strikes started four fires in the Methow Valley in the U.S. state of Washington, collectively known as the Carlton Complex Fire.

7. 2016

   A man deliberately drove a truck into crowds in Nice, France, resulting in 86 deaths.

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