FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026
1811-British East India Company force led by Baron Minto conquers Java, then part of the Dutch East Indies. Stamford Raffles is appointed lieutenant-governor. 1812-Great Fire of Moscow burns out after five days, destroys 75% of the city and kills 12,000 people 1873-Government bond agent Jay Cooke & Co collapses, causing panic on Wall Street and the start of the Panic of 1873 and the Long…
On Friday, September 18, 2026, the British East India Company force, led by Baron Minto, successfully conquers Java, which was then part of the Dutch East Indies. In this same week, Stamford Raffles is appointed as the lieutenant-governor of Java. Additionally, the Central Intelligence Agency officially comes into existence after being established by President Truman in July.
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