On this day in 1941, British troops launched a general counter-offensive against Italian East Africa.
On this day in 1993, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was officially observed for the first time in all 50 states.
On this day in 2002, Sierra Leone Civil War was declared over.
On this day in 2009, Gaza War: Hamas announced they would accept Israel Defense Forces's offer of a ceasefire, ending the assault.