Q: Next year is the 50th anniversary of the Normandy invasion, an event that wouldn't have been possible without the Liberty ships. The volunteers hope to raise enough money to sail the O'Brien to France for the big D-Day celebration.
50th Anniversary of Normandy Landings lasts a year.

A: no


Q: These days are special for St Petersburg - on January 18, 1943 the siege of Leningrad was broken.
The siege of Leningrad was broken on January 18, 1943.

A: yes


Q: Argentina was still obsessed with the Falkland islands even in 1994, 12 years after its defeat in the 74-day war with Britain.
The Falklands War took place in 1982.

A:
yes