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Iraq War
Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, with the last of the United States brigade combat teams crossing the border to Kuwait.
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In 2026, August 19 falls on a Wednesday. Here are 3 notable moments from the same calendar date.
This year (2026), August 19
falls on a Wednesday
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a Tuesday
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a Thursday
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Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, with the last of the United States brigade combat teams crossing the border to Kuwait.
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The first-ever joint military exercise between Russia and China, called Peace Mission 2005 begins.
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Polish president Wojciech Jaruzelski nominates Solidarity activist Tadeusz Mazowiecki to be the first non-communist prime minister in 42 years.
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