1573 - Spain begins the siege of Alkmaar in the Netherlands
1598 - Deed of Transfer proclaims the Netherlands' independence
1942 - Transport #22 departs with French Jews to Nazi-Germany
1968 - After five years, the Soviet Union once again jams Voice of America radio
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