1. The first Army Medal of Honor was awarded in this year.

 
 
 
 

2. The Indian Air Force nicknamed this plane the “Sabre Slayer.”

 
 
 
 

3. This was the last ruling dynasty of Imperial China.

 
 
 
 

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