January 19 - This Day in History
Jan 19, 2021 0:04:42 GMT -5
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Post by coastwatcher on Jan 19, 2021 0:04:42 GMT -5
January 19, 1839 - Royal Marines, under the auspices of the British East India Company, land in and conquer Aden, in modern day Yemen. This was done to secure British interests in the area and to protect British ships, going to and from India, from pirates.
Aden Scott #53a from 1956
Aden Scott #53a from 1956