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The Orthodox Church marks the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
The world:
National Day of the Republic of the Congo: Independence Day;
National Day of Liechtenstein;
National Day of India: Independence Day.
On this date in Bulgarian history:
718: Near Constantinople, Khan Tervel's army defeats the Arab army, led by Maslama. The fight is of significant importance for stopping the Arab expansion to Europe.
1279: Tsar Ivailo's troops defeat the Byzantine army in the Eastern Balkan Range passes.
1856: One of the first Bulgarian stage plays, "Mihal Mishkoed" by Sava Dobroplodni, premieres in Shumen.
1892: Bulgaria's First Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition opens in Plovdiv.
1980: Diplomatic relations are established with the Seychelles.
2005: Coalition for Bulgaria, the Simeon II National Movement, and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms sign a coalition government agreement.
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