On October 19, 2005, Saddam Hussein was put on trial in Baghdad, Iraq, facing accusations of crimes against humanity for allegedly ordering the killing of 143 Shia individuals in Dujail in 1982. His lawyer, Khalil Dulaimi, claimed that the trial was illegitimate and sought an adjournment. The proceedings took place in a specially built courtroom located in the Green Zone, under tight security measures [3bb06765].
This date is also marked by several other significant historical events. In 1781, British troops surrendered at Yorktown, effectively ending the American Revolutionary War. The First Battle of Ypres began in 1914, marking a critical point in World War I. In 1960, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested during a sit-in protest in Atlanta, Georgia. The Concorde made its first landing in New York City in 1977, showcasing advancements in aviation technology. The stock market crash occurred in 1987, leading to significant economic repercussions. Additionally, in 2003, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, recognizing her contributions to humanitarian efforts. More recently, the third presidential debate in 2016 featured Donald Trump refusing to accept the election results if he lost, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the United States [3bb06765].