![]() 1922 – Greco-Turkish War (1919–22): Turkish army launched what has come to be known to the Turks as the Great Offensive (Büyük Taarruz).1920 – The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote.1914 – World War I: During the retreat from Mons, the British II Corps commanded by General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien fights a vigorous and successful defensive action at Le Cateau.Togoland is the first German colony to fall to allied hand in World War I. 1914 – World War I: The German colony of Togoland surrenders to French and British forces after a 20-day campaign.1883 – The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begins its final, paroxysmal, stage.1863 – The Swedish-language liberal newspaper Helsingfors Dagblad proposed the current blue-and-white cross flag as the flag of Finland.1849 – President Faustin Soulouque of the First Republic of Haiti has the Senate and Chamber of Deputies proclaim him the Emperor of Haiti, abolishing the Republic and inaugurating the Second Empire of Haiti.1833 – The great 1833 Kathmandu–Bihar earthquake causes major damage in Nepal, northern India and Tibet, a total of 500 people perish.1814 – Chilean War of Independence: Infighting between the rebel forces of José Miguel Carrera and Bernardo O'Higgins erupts in the Battle of Las Tres Acequias.1813 – War of the Sixth Coalition: An impromptu battle takes place when French and Prussian-Russian forces accidentally run into each other near Liegnitz, Prussia (now Legnica, Poland).1810 – The former viceroy Santiago de Liniers of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata is executed after the defeat of his counter-revolution.1791 – John Fitch is granted a United States patent for the steamboat.1789 – The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is approved by the National Constituent Assembly of France.1778 – The first recorded ascent of Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia.1768 – Captain James Cook sets sail from England on board HMS Endeavour.1767 – Jesuits all over Chile are arrested as the Spanish Empire suppresses the Society of Jesus.1748 – The first Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium, is founded in Philadelphia.1648 – The Fronde: First Fronde: In the wake of the successful Battle of Lens, Cardinal Mazarin, Chief Minister of France, suddenly orders the arrest of the leaders of the Parlement of Paris, provoking the rest of Paris to break into insurrection and barricade the streets the next day.1642 – Dutch–Portuguese War: Second Battle of San Salvador: The Dutch force the Spanish garrison at San Salvador (modern day Keelung, Taiwan) to surrender, ending the short-lived Spanish colony on Formosa and replacing it with a new Dutch administration.1542 – Francisco de Orellana crosses South America from Guayaquil on the Pacific coast to the mouth of the Amazon River on the Atlantic coast.Jakob an der Birs: A vastly outnumbered force of Swiss Confederates is defeated by the Dauphin Louis (future Louis XI of France) and his army of 'Armagnacs' near Basel. 1346 – At the Battle of Crécy, an English army easily defeats a French one twice its size.1303 – Chittorgarh falls to the Delhi Sultanate.1278 – Ladislaus IV of Hungary and Rudolf I of Germany defeat Ottokar II of Bohemia in the Battle on the Marchfeld near Dürnkrut in (then) Moravia.1071 – The Seljuq Turks defeat the Byzantine army at the Battle of Manzikert, and soon gain control of most of Anatolia.683 – Yazid I's army kills 11,000 people of Medina including notable Sahabas in Battle of al-Harrah.Amid the retail space you’ll find grassy areas with fountains and park benches just right for relaxing, and wide sidewalks meant for strolling.August 26 is the 238th day of the year (239th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar 127 days remain until the end of the year. Appetites will be satisfied with the many dining options including Bravo! Italian Cucina, Buffalo Wild Wings, Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy, Hereford House, Bar Louie, and Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine. Zona Rosa is home to many well-known merchants, including Barnes and Noble, Old Navy, New York & Company, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lane Bryant, Children’s Place, Build A Bear, and Dillard’s, just to name a few. The streets are reminiscent of downtowns of the past, with individual storefronts evoking a sort of village-feel. It’s unique atmosphere offers shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as office and residential space. Nestled within upscale neighborhoods in Kansas City north, the area’s unique entertainment and shopping district is located at the northwest corner of 1-29 and Barry Road, just minutes from KCI airport and downtown Kansas City. Looking for a different destination to brighten your next trip to Kansas City? Zona Rosa just may be the answer.
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