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2003 invasion of Iraq

Took place on March 20, 2003

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The 24th anniversary falls on March 20, 2027, in 147 days.

The 2003 invasion of Iraq was the first stage of the Iraq War. The invasion began on 20 March 2003 and lasted just over one month, including 26 days of major combat operations.

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