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The Siege of Khartoum begins. It lasts until January 26, 1885.
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Siege of Khartoum
1884–85 Mahdist siege in Sudan
The siege of Khartoum took place from 13 March 1884 to 26 January 1885. Sudanese Mahdist forces captured the city of Khartoum, Sudan, from its Egyptian garrison, thereby gaining control over the whole of Turco-Egyptian Sudan.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
March 13
Day of the year
March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 293 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)