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The International Terrorism Open Database Project
A publicly created database of
past terrorist activity for public use.
New International
Terrorism Open Database Project. Something
to help Analysts in S2 Offices and Security Managers
everywhere!
Contribute to the database:
We are looking for knowledgeable people in the security
field to contribute reviews of specific events that qualify as significant
terrorist activity. We need the exact date, a brief review
of the event, and at least two links to other sites with
reliable information on the incident.
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About the project:
Recent events have cast terrorism and
security into the public eye. There are many who would
like to say what should be done in the future but many often
forget the past in doing so. Security professionals, military
and civilian, especially rely on lessons learned. It is for this
purpose that S2Online.org is starting a database of past
incidents of terrorist activity. This will be in the form of "This
Day in History" on our site. It will be available for
use publicly and the code will be available for other web
developers. We hope to make this index searchable, but
before we can do any of this we need information for the database.
This entire project is being undertaken solely by the
two webmasters of S2Online. We are busy people, as we assume most
of you are, and for this reason we ask you to help us in our research
so that yours may be easier in the future.
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05/20/1989
China (People's Republic of)
Martial Law in Beijing
The
death of Hu Yao Bang on April 15 set off protests, hunger strikes, and the
occupation of Tienanmen Square by pro-democracy student radicals, which
led to the imposition of martial law in Beijing.
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05/20/1990
Israel
Gunman Kills Eight Arabs
A
lone Israeli gunman killed eight Arab laborers in Rishon Le Ziyyon, south
of Tel Aviv. Nine workers were injured. The gunman was identified as a
discharged Israeli soldier.
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05/20/1973
Morocco
Polisario Starts Armed Strife
Polisario
guerrillas begin their armed struggle against Morocco in the western
Sahara.
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05/20/1927
Saudi Arabia
Independence Day
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05/21
Chile
Battle of Iquique
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05/21/1991
India
Rajiv Gandi Assassinated
Former
prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated during a campaign rally in
Tamil Nadu State.
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05/22/1972
Sri Lanka
Republic Day
Also
known as National Heroes' Day.
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05/22/1990
Yemen
North and South Yemen Reunited
North
and South Yemen signed an agreement reuniting the country. Declared as
"Yemeni National Day."
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05/23/1951
China (People's Republic of)
Tibet Under Chinese Rule
Tibet
was "peacefully liberated" when representatives of the Dalai
Lama signed an agreement with the Beijing government accepting Chinese
rule in return for a promise of greater autonomy.
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05/23/1949
Germany, Federal Republic of
Federal Republic Proclaimed
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05/24/1990
Bulgaria
Holiday
Day
of the Slavonic Enlighterners Cyril and Methodius, of Bulgarian education
and culture.
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05/24/1822
Ecuador
Independence Day
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05/24/1993
Eritrea
Independence Day
The
country of Eritrea formally declared independence today after 30 years of
war and two years of stabilization before separating from Ethiopia.
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05/24/1984
Philippines
Urban Terrorism Begins
Philippine
constabulary chief Tomas Karingal was shot by five gunmen who subsequently
fled, covering their escape with smoke grenades. This attack is generally
considered the inauguration of the era of urban terrorism in Manila, and
coincides with the formation of the Alex Boncayao Brigade (ABB), the urban
terrorist or "sparrow" unit of the Communist Party of the
Philippines (CPP).
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05/25/1963
Africa
OAU - Africa Freedom Day
The
Organization of African Unity (OAU) was founded on May 25, 1963. The day
is celebrated as Africa Freedom Day. The OAU is organized to promote unity
and cooperation among African states.
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05/25/1967
Bermuda
Self-Government Achieved
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05/25/1946
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Jordan
Independence Day
Following
the end of the British mandate over Transjordan (May 22), Jordan
became the independent Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan.
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05/27/1964
Colombia
Assault on Peasant "Republic"
On this date, government troops attacked the "independent
republic" that Communist peasant groups had set up at Marquetalia,
Caldas Department.
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05/29
Syria
Internal Security Forces Day
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05/30/1961
Dominican Republic
Assassination of Trujillo
Rafael L. Trujillo's assassination ended a thirty-year personal
dictatorship.
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05/30/1972
Israel
JRA Massacre at Lod Airport
Members of the Japanese Red Army (JRA) killed twenty-six people in a
massacre at Lod Airport.
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05/31/1993
Worldwide
The Hajj Begins
The annual pilgrimage in Mecca begins.
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05/31/1967
Israel
East Jerusalem Captured by Israel
Israeli troops captured East Jerusalem in the Six-Day War.
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05/31/1162
Mongolia
Birth of Ghengis Khan
The birth of Ghengis Khan, founder of the United Mongol State, is
celebrated with a festival.
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06/01/1993
Europe (Region-Wide)
Eid-Ul-Adha
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06/01/1973
Greece
Proclamation of the Republic
The royal family was sent into exile following a military coup.
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06/01/1976
Lebanon
Syria Enters Lebanon Civil War
During this month, Syria entered the civil war in Lebanon on the side
of the Christian Phalange and against the Palestinians and their
Moslem allies. In response, Abu Nidal renamed his terrorist group,
then based in Iraq, the Black June Organization and began attacking
Syrian targets.
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06/01/1987
Lebanon
Prime Minister Karami Assassinated
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06/01/1993
Middle East
Eid-Ul-Adha
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06/01/1976
Syria
Syria Enters Lebanon Civil War
During this month, Syria entered the civil war in Lebanon on the side
of the Christian Phalange and against the Palestinians and their
Moslem allies. In response, Abu Nidal renamed his terrorist group,
then based in Iraq, the Black June Organization and began attacking
Syrian targets.
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06/01/1955
Tunisia
Victory Day (National Holiday)
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06/01
Western Samoa
National Holiday
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06/02/1972
Cameroon
United Republic Proclaimed
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06/02/1946
Italy
Establishment of the Republic
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06/02/1976
Philippines
Air Force Day
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06/10/1926
Korea (Republic of)
Anti-Japanese Demonstrations
Commemorates anti-Japanese demonstrations during the colonial period,
as well as the beginning of student demonstrations in 1987.
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06/10/1926
North Korea
Anti-Japanese Demonstrations
Commemorates anti-Japanese demonstrations during the colonial period.
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06/11/1970
Libya
U.S. Bases Turned Over
U.S. bases were turned over to Libya. Also known as Evacuation Day.
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06/12/1898
Philippines
Independence Day
The Philippines became independent on July 4, 1946, but changed the
official Independence Day to June 12 in 1962 to commemorate the
Philippines' declaration of independence from Spain by General Emilio
Aguinaldo in 1898. This day is now celebrated as Philippine-American
Friendship Day. Also referred to as the Proclamation of the Malolos
Republic.
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06/12/1986
South Africa
Second State of Emergency
President P.W. Botha declared a nationwide state of emergency, giving
authorities broad powers to crack down on opposition groups. More than
one thousand activists were detained in predawn raids, and more than
three thousand people, mostly blacks, subsequently were held for
varying lengths of time during the emergency.
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06/13/1982
Saudi Arabia
King Fahd Came To Power
King Fahd came to power following the death by a heart attack of King
Khalid.
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06/13/1990
Sri Lanka
LTTE Offensive Launched
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) launched a renewed
offensive against Sri Lankan government forces by storming at least 24
police stations in northern and eastern Sri Lanka. Several hundred
police officers were taken as hostages and a number of these were
later killed.
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06/13/1974
Yemen
Al-Hamidi Took Power In A Coup
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06/14/1975
El Salvador
FARN Founded
The Armed Forces of National Resistance (FARN), a leftist guerrilla
group.
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06/14/1985
Greece, Lebanon, United States
TWA Flight Hijacked To Lebanon
TWA Flight 847 was hijacked from Athens to Lebanon. The hijackers shot
and killed U.S. Navy diver Robert Stetham in Beirut on June 16 and
dispersed the remaining passengers throughout the city. Thirty-nine
American citizens were released on June 30 in Damascus, Syria.
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06/15/1982
Argentina, United Kingdom
Falklands War Ends
Argentina surrendered to the United Kingdom, ending the Falklands War.
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06/15/1960
Japan
U.S.-Japan Security Treaty
The U.S.-Japan Mutual Security Treaty was signed.
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06/16/1976
Lebanon
Americans Kidnapped In Beirut
Gunmen in Beirut kidnapped and killed U.S. Ambassador Maloy, Economic
Officer Waring, and their driver.
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06/16/1976
South Africa
Soweto Riots
Thousands of black students demonstrated in Soweto Township, outside
of Johannesburg, in protest of a requirement that they be taught in
Afrikaans. Police fatally shot several students, touching off
nationwide riots and boycotts that lasted more than a year and claimed
the lives of at least 575 blacks.
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06/16
Turkey
Founding of 16 June Group
June 16 is the founding anniversary of the Turkish leftist terrorist
Group 16 June. Until 1987, the group acted under the name
"Partisan Yolu." Since 1987, the group has claimed
responsibility for numerous acts of terrorism, including the December
1989 firebombing in Istanbul of the "Hiawatha," a U.S.
Government-owned yacht.
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06/18/1953
Egypt
Evacuation Day
The monarchy was abolished and Egypt was declared a republic
following the coup led by Gamel Abd El Nasser.
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06/18/1986
Peru
Canto Grande Prison Massacre
Security forces killed more than two hundred jailed members of the
Sendero Luminoso (SL) guerrilla organization during a riot at Lima's
Canto Grande prison. The event is marked by the guerrillas as
"Heroes Day."
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06/19/1965
Algeria
President Overthrown by Coup
President Ahmed Ben Bella was overthrown by a military coup.
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06/19/1951
Cambodia
Army-People Solidarity Day
Celebrates the founding of the Cambodian People's Armed Forces.
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06/19/1961
Kuwait
Independence Day
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06/20/1960
Senegal
Independence Granted
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06/22/1941
Germany, Russia
German Invasion of USSR Begins
German troops invaded the USSR.
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06/22/1969
Yemen
Qahtan Al-Shaabi Overthrown
President Qahtan Al-Shaabi was overthrown by the National Liberation
Front. The name of the country subsequently was changed to the
People's Democratic Republic of Yemen.
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06/23/1985
Canada, India, Japan
Bombing of Air India Flight
A bomb exploded on an Air India flight over the North Atlantic
following its departure from Canada, killing all three hundred
twenty-nine passengers on board. A second bomb exploded at Narita
Airport in Japan, killing two people. Sikh extremists claimed
responsibility for both bombings.
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06/23/1989
Japan
Okinawa Memorial Day
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06/23/1993
Middle East
Ashura (10th of Muharam)
Marks the martyrdom of Ali Hussein, the tenth Imam of Islam.
Significant to Shi'a Moslems. Marked by emotional processions
(involving self-flagellation) in Shi'a areas.
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06/24
Philippines
Manila Day
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07/22/1968
Algeria
El Al Flight Hijacked By PFLP
Members of the Popular Front for the Liberation Palestine (PFLP)
hijacked an El Al flight en route to Tel Aviv and forced it to land
in Algiers. The attack marked the first aircraft hijacking by a
Palestinian group. The hijackers were said to have believed Israeli
General Ariel Sharon was on the flight. The passengers and crew were
detained by Algeria for six weeks.
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07/22/1968
Israel, Italy
El Al Flight Hijacked By PFLP
Members of the Popular Front for the Liberation Palestine (PFLP)
hijacked an El Al flight en route to Tel Aviv and forced it to land
in Algiers. The attack marked the first aircraft hijacking by a
Palestinian group. The hijackers were said to have believed Israeli
General Ariel Sharon was on the flight. The passengers and were crew
detained by Algeria for six weeks.
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07/22/1944
Poland
Liberation Day
The Soviet Union installed a Communist-controlled "Polish
Committee of National Liberation" in Lublin. The following
January the Soviet Union recognized this committee as the Polish
government.
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07/22/1971
Sudan
Communists Overthrown In Coup
Anti-Communist military elements loyal to Gaafar Nimeiri led a
successful counter-coup and brought him to power several days after
a coup by the Sudan Communist Party.
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07/23/1988
Burma
Resignation of Ne Win
Ne Win resigned as head of the Burma Socialist Program Party (BSPP).
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07/23/1985
Denmark
Bombing of Airline Office
A bomb at a Northwest Orient ticket office injured twenty-seven
people.
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07/23/1952
Egypt
Egyptian Revolution Celebrated
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07/23/1974
Greece
Power Turned Over To Civilians
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07/23/1970
Oman
Coup Changes Government
Sultan Qabus Bin Said overthrew his father and took power.
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07/23/1983
Sri Lanka
Widespread Violence Begins
The killing of thirteen Sri Lankan soldiers in an ambush by Tamil
militants touched off widespread anti-Tamil violence that left four
hundred Tamils dead and 100,000 homeless.
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07/24/1987
Switzerland
Air France Hijacking In Geneva
A Lebanese terrorist was overpowered by the flight crew during an
Air France hijacking after the murder of a Frenchman and an assault
on a stewardess.
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07/25/1943
Italy
Mussolini Deposed
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07/25/1957
Tunisia
Proclamation of the Republic
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07/26/1952
Argentina
Death of Eva Peron
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07/26/1953
Chile
Attack On Moncada Barracks
Fidel Castro led a group of revolutionaries in an attack on the
Moncada army barracks in Santiago de Cuba. The attack failed and
Castro was imprisoned for two years before being allowed to go into
exile in Mexico. Castro slipped back into Cuba in 1956 to begin his
final drive for power.
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07/26/0000
Cuba
Day of Solidarity With Cuba
Pro-Cuban front groups in the hemisphere celebrate this date as a
continental day of solidarity with Cuba and observe it with
declarations, ceremonies, and marches protesting U.S. policies
toward Cuba. (The date is also celebrated in Cuba as the anniversary
of Castro's failed attack on the Moncada barracks.)
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07/26/1956
Egypt
Nationalization of Suez Canal
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07/27/1955
Austria
Restoration of Sovereignty
The Austrian State Treaty came into effect, restoring all
Soviet-occupied territory and making Austria a free and independent
state.
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07/27/1980
Iran
Death of the Shah of Iran
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07/27/1953
Korea (Republic of)
Korean War Armistice Signed
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07/27/1953
North Korea
Korean War Armistice Signed
Also known as Korean Victory Day.
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07/27/1990
Trinidad and Tobago
Black Muslim Rebellion Begins
A black Muslim sect, the Jamaat Al-Muslimeen, captured the prime
minister and other officials in an attempt to overthrow the
government. Before the coup attempt ended on August 1 with the
surrender of the rebels, the capital, Port of Spain, was heavily
damaged by rioting and looting.
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07/28/1989
Israel, Lebanon, Middle East
Shaykh Obeid Seized By Israel
Israeli commandos seized Shaykh Obeid from a village in southern
Lebanon and detained him in Israel on allegations of involvement in
terrorist activity on behalf of Hizballah.
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07/28/1821
Peru
Independence Day
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07/28/1985
Peru
Democratic Transfer of Power
President Alan Garcia Perez succeeded Fernando Belaunde Terry as
president, the first transfer of power from one democratically elected
Peruvian president to another in forty years.
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07/31/1978
France, Iraq
Terrorist Seizes Iraqi Embassy
An Al-Fatah terrorist seized the Iraqi embassy in Paris. As the man
surrendered to police, Iraqi security guards opened fire, killing a
French policeman and wounding the terrorist. French police returned
the fire, killing one Iraqi.
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07/31/1556
Spain
St. Ignatius Day
St. Ignatius is the patron saint of the Basques.
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07/31/1969
Spain
ETA Terrorist Group Founded
The terrorist group Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) was founded.
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08/01/0000
Angola
Armed Forces Day
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08/01/1993
Asia and Pacific
Ashura (10th of Muharam)
Marks
the martydom of Ali Hussein, the tenth Imam of Islam. Significant to
Shi'a Moslems. Marked by emotional processions (involving
self-flagellation) in Shi'a areas.
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08/01/1960
Benin
Independence Day
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08/01/1927
China (People's Republic of)
Army Day
Celebrates
the first uprising by the Chinese Communist Party in Nanchang, Jiangxi
Province, against the nationalist government of Chiang Kai Shek.
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08/01/1993
Europe (Region-Wide)
Ashura (10th of Muharam)
Marks
the martydom of Ali Hussein, the tenth Imam of Islam. Significant to
Shi'a Moslems. Marked by emotional processions (involving
self-flagellation) in Shi'a areas.
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08/01/1987
Saudi Arabia
Iranians Riot In Mecca
Iranian
pilgrims rioted in Mecca, resulting in more than four hundred deaths.
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08/01/1993
Sub-Saharan Africa
Ashura (10th of Muharam)
Marks
the martydom of Ali Hussein, the tenth Imam of Islam. Significant to
Shi'a Moslems. Marked by emotional processions (involving
self-flagellation) in Shi'a areas.
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08/02/1990
Iraq, Kuwait
Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait
Iraqi
forces invaded Kuwait and seized control of the country.
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08/02/1980
Italy
Bologna Train Station Bombing
Neo-Fascists
bombed a train station in Bologna.
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08/02/1964
Vietnam
Tonkin Gulf Incident
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08/03/1978
Equatorial Guinea
Military Junta Takes Power
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08/04/1983
Burkina Faso
Coup Overthrows the Government
Coup
led by Thomas Sankara overthrew the government.
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08/04/1975
Malaysia
JRA Members Seize Embassies
Members
of the Japanese Red Army (JRA) seized the consular sections of the
American and Swedish embassies, taking fifty-two hostages. The
hostages subsequently were released after five JRA members were set
free in Japan.
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08/05/1988
Pakistan
Shiite Leader Assassinated
Arif
Hussain Al-Hussaini, a leading Shiite religious and political leader
in Pakistan, was shot to death in Peshawar.
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08/05/1962
South Africa
Arrest of Nelson Mandela
Nelson
Mandela was arrested and subsequently sentenced to life in prison for
sabotage and plotting to overthrow the government.
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08/12/1978
China (People's Republic of)
Friendship Treaty With Japan
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08/12/1983
Ecuador
AVC Guerrilla Group Formed
The leftist terrorist group, Alfaro Vive, Carajo! (AVC) or Alfaro Lives,
Damn It!, ended its armed struggle in 1991 and became a legitimate
political party.
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08/12/1689
United Kingdom
Apprentice Boy's March
Protestant commemorative marches mark the day that apprentice boys locked
the gates of Derry against the forces of James II.
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08/13/1960
Central African Republic
Independence Day
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08/13/1987
Chad
Chad Routs Libyan Forces
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08/13/1927
Cuba, Chile
Fidel Castro's Birthday
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08/13/1898
Philippines
U.S. Forces Capture Manila
U.S. forces captured Manila from the Spanish with the aid of Philippine
insurgents led by General Emilio Aguinaldo.
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08/14/1947
Pakistan
Independence Day
Pakistan became a self-governing dominion within the British
Commonwealth.
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08/14/1969
United Kingdom
British Troops To Northern Ireland
In response to communal rioting between Catholics and Protestants in
Northern Ireland, British troops were sent to the province on August
14, 1969. Initally welcomed by Catholics, the British troops
eventually became a target of Catholic terrorist groups, mainly the
Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA).
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08/15/1971
Bahrain
Independence Day
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08/15/1975
Bangladesh
Mujibur Rahman Assassinated
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08/15/1964
Colombia
ELN Begins Armed Struggle
The National Liberation Army (ELN) begins its armed struggle.
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08/15/1960
Congo
Independence Day
Celebrates the overthrow of the Youlou regime.
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08/15/1945
Indonesia
Agreement On Irian Jaya
The Netherlands agreed to transfer administration of Irian Jaya to
Indonesia.
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08/15/1975
Indonesia
FRETILIN Begins Insurgency
The Revolutionary Front for East Timor Independence (FRETILIN) began its
insurgency aimed at gaining independence for the Portuguese territory.
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08/15/1986
Iraq
Turkish Troops Raid Camps
Turkish troops raided Kurdish rebel camps in Iraq.
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08/15/1945
Korea (Republic of)
Independence Day
Also known as Liberation Day or Kwang Bok Jul.
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08/15/1945
Netherlands
Agreement On Irian Jaya
The Netherlands agreed to transfer administration of Irian Jaya to
Indonesia.
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08/15/1945
North Korea
Liberation Day
Also known as Independence Day or Kwang Bok Jul.
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08/15/1984
Turkey
First PKK Attack On Government
August 15, 1984 is considered to be the first time that Kurdish Workers
Party (PKK) elements launched an attack against Turkish government
installations.
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08/15/1986
Turkey
Turkish Troops Raid Kurd Camps
Turkish troops raided Kurdish rebel camps in Iraq.
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08/17/1945
Indonesia
Independence Day
Indonesian leaders Soekarno and Mohammed Hatta, with the acquiescence of
Japanese occupation officials, proclaim the independence of Indonesia
as World War II ends in the Pacific.
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08/18/1987
Sri Lanka
Grenade Attack On Parliament
One legislator was killed in a grenade attack on the Sri Lankan
parliament.
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08/18/1991
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Attempted Coup
Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev, who was vacationing in the Crimea,
was held incommunicado while senior Soviet officials attempted to
stage a coup.
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08/19/1919
Afghanistan
Independence Day
Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Rawalpindi on August 8, 1919 in
which Britain gave up control of Afhanistan's foreign policy.
Celebrated by Afghans as Independence Day.
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08/19/1986
Afghanistan
Army Day
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08/19/1974
Cyprus
U.S. Ambassador Murdered
U.S. Ambassador Roger Davies was killed by a sniper in Nicosia.
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08/19/1981
Libya
U.S. Shoots Down Libyan Jets
U.S. aircraft shot down two Libyan fighters over the Gulf of Sidra.
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08/19/1991
Russia
August 1991 Coup Suppression
The failed coup attempt which symbolizes the end of Communism in Russia
and the breakup of the Soviet Union. Huge demonstrations have occurred
in Moscow to commemorate this event. Both pro- and anti-government
rallies are held.
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08/19/1945
Vietnam
August Revolution
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08/20/1955
Algeria
First Offensive Against French
Algerian independence fighters launched their first armed offensive
against French forces in eastern Algeria.
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08/20/1947
North Korea
Air Force Day
Commemorates the organization of the DPRK Air Force in 1947.
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08/20/1983
South Africa
Creation of the UDF
The United Democratic Front (UDF) was launched to organize opposition to
a planned three-house parliament that excluded blacks. The
organization subsequently became the largest legal anti-apartheid
group.
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08/21/1968
Czechoslovakia
Invasion By Warsaw Pact Forces
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08/21/1983
Philippines
Benigno Aquino Assassinated
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08/21/1991
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Coup Collapses
The coup carried out against Soviet President Gorbachev on August 18,
1991 collapsed on August 21 and the coup leaders tried to flee.
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08/22/1991
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Gorbachev Reinstated
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev was reinstated as president and he
returned to Moscow on August 22, 1991 following the collapse of a coup
against him. One of the coup leaders commited suicide and the others
were arrested.
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08/24/1991
Ukraine
Ukraine Declares Independence
Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union on August 24,
1991 in the aftermath of the collapse on August 21, 1991 of the coup
against Soviet President Gorbachev.
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08/25/1991
Belarus
Byelarus Declares Independence
Byelarus declared its independence from the Soviet Union on August 25,
1991 in the aftermath of the collapse on August 21, 1991 of the coup
against Soviet President Gorbachev.
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08/25/1825
Uruguay
Independence Day
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08/25/1991
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Seeks Independence
Uzbekistan declared on August 25, 1991 that it planned to seek
independence from the Soviet Union. This move was taken in the
aftermath of the collapse on August 21 of the coup against Soviet
President Gorbachev.
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08/26/1945
Japan
American Occupation Begins
The six-year American occupation of Japan began with the landing of U.S.
military forces in Japan.
08/26/1945
Hong Kong
Liberation Day
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08/26/1945
Japan
American Occupation Begins
The six-year American occupation of Japan began with the
landing of U.S. military forces in Japan.
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08/26/1847
Philippines
National Heroes' Day
Commemorates the revolt against the Spanish.
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08/26/1930
Philippines
Founding of the PKP
The Partido Kommunista Ng Pilipinas (PKP) was founded by
Evangelista Cristo in Manila.
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08/27/1979
Ireland
Earl Mountbatten Assassinated
Earl Mountbatten was killed off the coast of Ireland by an
Irish Republican Army (IRA) bomb planted on his boat.
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08/27/1980
Lebanon
U.S. Ambassador Attacked
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08/27/1991
Moldova
Moldova Declares Independence
Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union on
August 27, 1991 in the aftermath of the collapse on August 21, 1991
of the coup against Soviet President Gorbachev.
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08/27/1966
Namibia
Placed Under U.N. Control
The United Nations canceled the previous League of Nations
mandate, which gave South Africa administrative control of Namibia
in 1920. South Africa rejected the U.N. resolution, and the
South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) began its guerrilla
war against South African rule.
·
08/27/1987
Philippines
Failed Coup Attempt
Mutinous soldiers began attacks on the presidential palace in
an unsuccessful bid to overthrow the Aquino government. On August
28, rebel military units led by Lieutenant Colonel Gregorio
"Gringo" Honasan attacked Camp Aguinaldo and television
stations in the metro Manila area.
·
08/28/1985
Colombia
Death of M-19 Leader
April 19 Movement (M-19) leader Ivan Marino Ospina was killed
in a clash with government troops.
·
08/29/1937
China (People's Republic of)
Non-Aggression Pact With USSR
·
08/29/1896
Philippines
War Declared Against Spanish
Nationalist leader Andres Bonifacio declared war against the
Spanish colonial regime in the Philippines.
·
08/29/1991
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Communist Party Banned
The Soviet legislature, the Supreme Soviet, voted on August
29, 1991 to ban the Communist Party throughout the Soviet Union and
freeze its assets. This move came in the aftermath of the coup
against Soviet President Gorbachev, which collapsed on August 21.
Senior Communist Party officials were implicated in that coup.
·
09/01/1980
Jordan
Hussein Supports Iraq In War
King Hussein declared Jordanian support for Iraq in the
Iran-Iraq War.
·
09/01/1980
Jordan
Black September Begins
Jordanian troops drove Palestinian guerrillas out of Jordan.
The Black September terrorist group took its name from this policy.
·
09/01/1983
Korea (Republic of)
KAL Flight 007 Shot Down
Korean Air Lines Flight 007, on a flight from New York to
Seoul, was shot down by Soviet fighters after straying into Soviet
airspace. All 269 persons aboard were killed.
·
09/01/1969
Libya
Qadhafi Seizes Power In A Coup
·
09/01/1939
Poland
Beginning of World War II
The German attack on Poland on September 1, 1939 marked the
beginning of World War II.
·
09/09/1993
Worldwide
PLO-Israeli Mutual Recognition
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel signed a mutual
recognition agreement.
·
09/10/1943
Italy
German Troops Seize Rome
·
09/10/1992
Tajikistan
Declaration of Independence
President Rakhmon Nabiyev resigned on September 7, 1992 after Islamic
rebels forcefully took control of government. The Islamic Party was
overturned in a bloody coup in late October 1992. September 10 is
recognized as the date of Tajikistan's declaration of independence.
Islamic rebels have continued fighting since early September 1992.
·
09/11/1973
Chile
Allende Government Overthrown
A military coup, led by General Augusto Pinochet, overthrew President
Salvador Allende and established a government by junta. Allende was
killed in the coup.
·
09/11/2001
US
Terrorist Attacks in New York, Washington, DC and Shanksville, PA
·
09/12/1980
Philippines
Nine Manila Buildings Bombed
The April Six Movement bombed nine buildings in the metro Manila area.
·
09/13/1993
Israel
Israeli-PLO Peace Pact
Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) signed a
peace agreement in Washington, D.C. outlining a plan for Palestinian
self-rule in the Israeli-occupied territories.
·
09/13/1992
Peru
Guzman Captured
Abimael Guzman, the leader of Sendero Luminoso, was captured by
anti-terrorist police.
·
09/14/1986
Korea (Republic of)
Bombing At Kimpo Airport
A bombing at Kimpo Airport in Seoul killed five people and injured
twenty-nine others. North Korea has been blamed for the bombing.
·
09/14/1982
Lebanon
President-Elect Assassinated
President-elect Bashir Gemayel was assassinated.
·
09/15/1982
Egypt
Seizure of Embassy In Madrid
Black September terrorists seized the Egyptian embassy in Madrid,
demanding that Egypt renounce the Sinai Agreement with Israel. The
ambassador signed a renunciation, which was later dismissed.
·
09/15/1986
France
Bombing of Police Headquarters
A bomb exploded inside the main police headquarters in Paris,
killing one person and wounding fifty-one others.
·
09/15/1982
Lebanon
Refugee Camp Massacre
Lebanese Christian Phalangists killed hundreds of Palestinian
refugees in a camp near Beirut.
·
09/15/1982
Lebanon
Israel Invades West Beirut
·
09/15/1821
Nicaragua
Independence Day
Nicaragua declared its independence from Spain as part of a Central
American federation. Nicaragua became independent in its own right
in 1838.
09/15/1975
Spain
Egyptian Embassy Seized
Black September terrorists seized the Egyptian embassy in Madrid,
demanding that Egypt renounce the Sinai Agreement with Israel. The
ambassador signed a renunciation, which was later dismissed.
·
09/16/1963
Malaysia
Formation of Malaysia
Malaysia, comprising Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak, and Sabah (North Borneo)
was formally established.
·
09/16/1810
Mexico
Independence Day
Independence from Spain was declared by Father Miguel Hidalgo. The War
for Independence continued until 1822, when the Mexican Republic was
established.
·
09/23/1907
New Zealand
Dominion Day
·
09/23/1932
Saudi Arabia
National Holiday
The kingdoms of Nejd and Hejaz were consolidated into a single kingdom
under King Abu Al-Aziz Saud.
·
09/23/1983
United Arab Emirates
Bombing of Omani Aircraft
An Omani Gulf aircraft en route from Karachi to Abu Dhabi was destroyed
by a bomb, killing one hundred and eleven people, including one
American.
·
09/24/1981
France
Storming of Turkish Consulate
Armenian terrorists stormed the Turkish consulate, killing one guard,
wounding the Vice Consul, and taking several hostages. The hostages
were released later and the Armenians surrendered.
·
09/25/1964
Mozambique
Armed Forces Day
Celebrates the formation of the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO)
by anti-Portuguese groups who then began their armed campaign
against colonial rule. Also known as Revolution Day.
·
09/26/1976
Syria
Hostages Taken In Damascus
Abu Nidal terrorists seized the Semiramis Hotel in Damascus, taking
ninety hostages. Four hostages and all of the terrorists were killed
in a subsequent gunfight, and thirty-four hostages were injured.
·
09/26/1962
Yemen
Establishment of the Republic
National holiday celebrates the fledgling Yemeni army's destruction of
the palace of Imam Badr and the subsequent establishment of the
Yemen Arab Republic.
·
09/27/1958
Burma
Army Takes Power
The Burmese army took power, with General Ne Win agreeing to head the new
government.
·
09/27/1987
Greece
Bombing of U.S. Commissary
·
09/28/1945
Japan
Birthday of JRA Leader
Birthday of Japanese Red Army (JRA) leader Fusako Shigenobu.
·
09/28/1989
Philippines
Death of Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos died in Honolulu, Hawaii, following a long illness.
·
09/28/1961
Syria
Syrian Arab Republic Declared
The Syrian Arab Republic was declared following a coup d'etat by military
officers.
·
09/30/1991
Haiti
Overthrow of Aristide
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was overthrown by the military and
replaced by a military-backed government that the Organization of
American States (OAS) declared illegitimate.
·
09/30/1992
Philippines
Handing Over of Subic Bay Base
The Subic Bay naval base was returned to the custody of the Philippine
government on September 30, 1992 with a flag lowering and raising
ceremony.
Upcoming
World Events of Interest
·
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002.
INDIA. Phase two of the state elections in
Indian-administered Kashmir.
·
SEPTEMBER 27, 2002.
MOROCCO. Local and parliamentary elections
·
SEPTEMBER 28, 2002.
SOUTH KOREA. Asian Games open in Pusan. The event will last
until Oct 14.
·
SEPTEMBER 28, 2002.
UNITED STATES. The International Monetary Fund and the World
Bank will hold their Annual Meetings in Washington DC.
Anti-globalization protests are expected.
·
SEPTEMBER 28, 2002.
ZIMBABWE. Local elections. According to at least one press
report, violence and intimidation directed toward MDC supporters and
candidates has been high in the lead-up to elections, and could get
worse. SOURCE: London Times
·
SEPTEMBER 29, 2002.
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA. Serbian Presidential
Elections.
Upcoming World Events of Interest
·
JUNE 20, 2002. SPAIN. The European
Union Summit opens in Sevilla. The event will last three days.
·
JUNE 23, 2002. CAMEROON. Municipal
and legislative elections.
·
JUNE 24, 2002. NORWAY. The World
Bank sponsored ABCDE conference will be held in Oslo.
Anti-globalization demonstrations can be expected. The conference ends
on June 26.
·
JUNE 26, 2002. CANADA. G8 Summit to
be held, Jun 26-28, in Kamanaskis, a small town west of Calgary,
Alberta.
·
JUNE 30, 2002. BOLIVIA. General
Elections to elect new president, vice president and federal
legislators. Large-scale demonstrations expected.
·
JUNE 30, 2002. GUINEA. Legislative
elections to be held.
·
JUNE 30, 2002. JAPAN. Soccer World
Cup finals held in Yokohama. Games conclude.
·
JULY 01, 2002. JORDAN. Parliamentary
elections take place this month. The exact date will be announced
later.
·
JULY 07, 2002. COTE D'IVOIRE.
Country's first-ever departmental (province-level) elections
-
·
JULY 08, 2002. FIJI. The Fijian
government hosts a meeting of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP)
leaders in Suva. The event will last until July 12.
·
JULY 21, 2002. MICRONESIA (FED. STATES).
Fifth Micronesian games open in Kolonia, Pohnpei.
·
JULY 27, 2002. NEW ZEALAND.
Parliamentary elections. The incumbent, center-left Labor Party of PM
Helen Clark is favored to win.
·
AUGUST
03, 2002.
BOLIVIA. Presidential Runoff in which the Bolivian Congress to
Select Between Evo Morales and Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada
·
AUGUST
07, 2002.
COLOMBIA. Pres. Alvaro Uribe inaugurated, replacing outgoing
chief executive Andres Pastrana.
·
AUGUST
10, 2002.
NIGERIA. Municipal elections - seen as a key test for democracy
in country with a history of military rule.
·
AUGUST
14, 2002.
MALAYSIA. The Asian Football Confederation meets in Kuala
Lumpur.
·
AUGUST
26, 2002.
SOUTH AFRICA. World Summit on Sustainable Development - being
held in Johannesburg through September 4, 2002. Preparatory meetings
being held around the world indicate that over 60,000 NGO's will
attend.
·
SEPTEMBER 01, 2002.
MOROCCO. Local and parliamentary elections take place this
month. The exact date will be announced later.
SEPTEMBER 06, 2002.
ISRAEL. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown. Continues to Sunday,
September 8. Shops and offices are to remain closed until Monday
morning. Public transportation will stop until Sunday night.
·
SEPTEMBER 12, 2002.
SRI LANKA. Talks open in Thailand between representatives of the
Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers insurgent/terrorist group.
·
SEPTEMBER 15, 2002.
ISRAEL. Yom Kippur begins at sundown. Continues to Monday,
September 16.
·
SEPTEMBER 15, 2002.
MACEDONIA. Parliamentary elections.
·
SEPTEMBER 16, 2002.
INDIA. The first of four rounds of voting begins in the
troubled Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. Thus far, Kashmiri
separatist have refused to participate, and polls in previous years
have been marked by violence and poor voter turnout.
·
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002.
INDIA. Phase two of the state elections in Indian-administered
Kashmir.
·
SEPTEMBER 28, 2002.
SOUTH KOREA. Asian Games open in Pusan. The event will last
until Oct 14.
·
SEPTEMBER 29, 2002.
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA. Serbian Presidential Elections.
·
OCTOBER 01, 2002.
INDIA. Phase three of the state elections in
Indian-administered Kashmir.
·
OCTOBER 01, 2002.
SOUTH AFRICA. Two-day general strike begins. The strike is
being organized by COSATU as a kickoff to its revived
anti-privatization campaign. A program of more comprehensive protests
will follow the strike.
·
OCTOBER 01, 2002.
UNITED STATES. Annual International Monetary Fund (IMF) and
World Bank Summit in Washington, DC. The meetings will last two days.
Leftist groups plan major demonstrations and disruptions.
·
SEPTEMBER 16, 2002.
AUSTRIA. World Economic Forum - European Economic Summit 2002
meeting opens in Salzburg. The event will last two days.
·
SEPTEMBER 16, 2002.
INDIA. The first of four rounds of voting begins in the troubled
Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. Thus far, Kashmiri separatists have
refused to participate, and polls in previous years have been marked by
violence and poor voter turnout.
·
SEPTEMBER 16, 2002.
NEPAL. Maoist insurgents call for a countrywide general strike.
·
SEPTEMBER 16, 2002.
THAILAND AND SRI LANKA. The Sri Lanka government and the Tamil
Tigers begin talks in Thailand. The Sri Lanka government recently lifted a
ban on the Tigers.
·
SEPTEMBER 18, 2002.
NORTH KOREA AND SOUTH KOREA. Date agreed upon by Pyongsang and
Seoul to begin work simultaneously to re-link the railroad line joining
North and South Korea.
·
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002.
INDIA. Phase two of the state elections in Indian-administered
Kashmir.
·
SEPTEMBER 27, 2002.
MOROCCO. Local and parliamentary elections
·
10/07/1985
Egypt, Italy
Hijacking of the Achille Lauro
Four Palestinian gunmen hijacked the Italian cruise ship "Achille
Lauro" off Alexandria, Egypt. While off the Syrian port of Tartus,
the terrorists killed a wheelchair-bound American. Egypt and Italy
negotiated the return of the ship and the remaining passengers. U.S.
fighters intercepted an Egyptian jet carrying the hijackers and forced it
down at a NATO base in Italy.
·
10/07/1970
Libya
Fascist Evacuation Day
Celebrates the departure of the last Italian settlers from Libya. Also
called "Revenge Day."
·
10/07/1958
Pakistan
Mirza Came To Power In A Coup
President Iskander Mirza, supported by senior military officers, seized
power and imposed martial law.
·
10/07
Peru
Communist Party Founded
·
10/07/1992
Peru
Guzman Sentenced To Life
On October 7, 1992, Abimael Guzman, the founder and leader of Sendero
Luminoso (Shining Path), was sentenced to life imprisonment by a military
court.
·
10/08/1895
Argentina
Juan Peron's Birthday
·
10/08/1967
Bolivia, Chile, Cuba
Che Guevara's Death
Che Guevara was killed by security forces in eastern Bolivia while
trying, unsuccessfully, to spark a Cuban-style uprising.
·
10/08/1987
Colombia
Rebel Umbrella Group Founded
The Simon Bolivar Guerrilla Coordinating Board (CNG) is an umbrella
organization under which the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC),
the National Liberation Army (ELN), and a dissident faction of the Popular
Liberation Army (EPL) coordinate political positions and organize joint
terrorist operations.
·
10/08/1990
Israel
18 Arabs Die At Temple Mount
Eighteen Arabs died during clashes with police at the Temple Mount
religious site. The Arabs reported feared Jewish extremists from the
Temple Mount faithful were planning to attack the Al-Aqsa and Dome of the
Rock mosque complexes, Islam's third holiest site.
·
10/08/1982
Poland
Solidarity Union Outlawed
·
10/09/1983
Burma
Rangoon Bombing by North Korea
North Korean commandos detonated a bomb in Rangoon during a state visit
by Republic of Korea officials. Twenty-one Burmese and Korean officials
were killed.
·
10/09/1970
Cambodia
Cambodian Monarchy Abolished
The country subsequently was named The Khmer Republic.
·
10/09/1983
Korea (Republic of)
Officials Killed In Rangoon
North Korean commandos detonated a bomb in Rangoon during a visit by
Republic of Korea government ministers, killing twenty-one Burmese and
Korean officials.
·
10/10/1980
El Salvador
FMLN Founded
The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), umbrella
organization of the five main leftist guerrilla groups in El Salvador.
·
10/10
Taiwan
Double Ten National Day
Anniversary of the revolution leading to the founding of the Chinese
Republic by Sun Yat Sen.
·
10/11/1993
Israel, Middle East
PLO Approves Peace Accord
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Central Council approved
chairman Yasser Arafat's peace deal with Israel by a vote of 63 to 8, with
11 members abstaining or absent.
·
10/12/2000 - Yemen
Attack on the U.S.S. Cole killing 17 and injuring 37 of our young Men and
Women in uniform.
·
10/12/1965
Chile
MIR Terrorist Group Founded
The Movement of the Revolutionary Left (MIR) was one of the most active
leftist terrorist groups during the presidency of Salvador Allende and was
suppressed during the military regime that followed. It survives as a
political organization.
·
10/12/1957
Malaysia
Treaty of Mutual Defense
The Treaty of Mutual Defense and Mutual Assistance was signed with the
United Kingdom.
·
10/12/1984
United Kingdom
Attempt To Kill Prime Minister
The Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) bombed the Grand Hotel in
Brighton during a Conservative Party conference. The goal of the attack
was to kill Prime Minister Thatcher. She escaped unharmed, but four others
died in the attack.
·
10/14/1973
Thailand
Overthrow of the Military
The military dictatorship was overthrown and there was a return to
civilian rule.
NOVEMBER
11/01/1954
Algeria
Revolution Day
Commemorates the revolt by indigenous Algerians in an attempt to
gain rights denied to them under French colonial rule.
11/01/1981
Antigua and Barbuda
Independence Day
11/01/0000
Argentina
Veterans Day
11/01/0000
Bolivia
All Saints Day
11/01/0000
Chile
All Saints Day
11/01/0000
Guadeloupe (French Antilles)
All Saints Day
11/01/0000
Guinea
Armed Forces Day
11/01/0000
Haiti
All Saints Day
Schools, stores, and businesses are closed.
11/01/0000
Martinique (French Antilles)
All Saints Day
11/02/0000
Haiti
All Souls Day
Schools, stores, and businesses are closed.
11/02/1917
Israel, Occupied Territories
Balfour Declaration
Anniversary of the declaration which promised a Jewish homeland in
Palestine. Demonstrations in the occupied territories and the Gaza
area have occurred on this date.
11/03/1956
Hungary
Invasion by Soviet Forces
Soviet armed forces invaded Hungary following Hungarian premier
Imre Nagy's proclamation of Hungarian neutrality.
11/03/1918
Italy
National Unity Day
11/03/1929
Korea (Republic of)
Students' Day
Commemorates beginning of student protests against Japanese rule
in Kwangju.
11/03/1903
Panama
Independence From Colombia
11/04/1964
Iran
Ayatollah Khomeini Exiled
The Ayatollah Khomeini was exiled to Turkey.
11/04/1978
Iran
Student Uprising Against Shah
11/04/1979
Iran
Seizure of American Embassy
The American embassy was seized and sixty-three people were taken
hostage.
11/04/1982
Peru
MRTA Founded
The Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) is a Cuban-inspired
Marxist guerrilla organization.
11/04/1991
Philippines
Imelda Marcos Returns
Imelda Marcos returned on this date from six years in exile. She
was promptly arrested and charged with multiple fraud and tax
evasion charges and released on bail.
11/04/1991
Zambia
Peaceful Power Transition
President Kaunda conceded defeat in the first free elections in
years and transferred power to his successor. This is a watershed
occurrence in turbulent Africa as democracy movements attempt to
displace regimes of another stripe.
11/06/1979
Morocco
Green March Day
Moroccan citizens marched into the Spanish western Sahara claiming
areas vacated by Mauritania, which signed a peace treaty with the
Polisario movement renouncing all claims on the territory.
11/07/1982
Burkina Faso
Coup Overthrows the Government
11/07/1917
Hungary
October Revolution Day
Celebrates the Bolshevik Revolution in the Soviet Union.
11/07/1917
Russia
Revolution Day
Great October Socialist Revolution 7-8 November 1917. Considered
by communists as their most sacred day.
11/08/1987
United Kingdom
13 Die In PIRA Bombing
Thirteen people were killed in the Northern Ireland town of
Enniskillen when the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA)
detonated a bomb during the town's observance of Remembrance Day.
11/09/1953
Cambodia
Independence Day
France acknowledges the independence of Cambodia without
reservations, after years of persistent lobbying (and public
posturing) by Prince Norodom Sihanouk.
11/09/1974
Germany
RAF Terrorist Dies In Prison
Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorist Holger Meins died in prison
during a hunger strike.
11/10/1977
Philippines
Capture of Jose Maria Sison
Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) leader Jose Maria Sison
was captured.
11/10/1938
Turkey
Death of Kemal Ataturk
11/11/1975
Angola
Independence Day
11/11/1957
Colombia
EPL Declares War On Government
The Popular Liberation Army (EPL), a leftist terrorist
organization, has since made peace with the government and become
a legitimate political party. However, a dissident faction
continues the armed struggle against the government.
11/11/1970
Korea (Republic of)
Death of Labor Martyr
Chon Tae Il, a textile company laborer, burnt himself to death in
protest against the government crackdown on the free labor union
movement.
11/11/1968
Maldives
Sultanate Abolished
The sultanate was abolished and the republic was declared.
11/11/1980
Mauritania
Coup Brings Taya To Power
11/11/1965
Zimbabwe
Declaration of Independence
Prime minister Ian Smith issued a unilateral declaration of
independence from the United Kingdom in an attempt to continue
minority rule by white Rhodesians.
11/12/1918
Austria
Republic Day
11/12/1927
Indonesia
First PKI Rebellion Erupts
The first Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) rebellion erupted in
West Java.
11/12/1991
Indonesia
Over 100 Killed In Dili
In an apparently unprovoked attack Indonesian troops killed over
100 East Timorese and at least one New Zealander in a deadly hail
of automatic weapons fire aimed at a funeral procession. Reports
and video tape indicated no visible provocation. Two American
print reporters were severely beaten in the incident. World
condemnation followed the attack in Dili East Timor.
11/12/1990
Japan
Crowning of Emperor Akihito
The coronation of the emperor occurred on 12 November amid threats
from youth groups against the imperial succession.
11/12/0000
Taiwan
Birthday of Sun Yat Sen
11/13/1986
Philippines
Rolando Alalia Assassinated
Leftist labor leader Rolando Alalia was assassinated in Manila.
11/13/1970
Syria
Assad Assumes Power
Minister of defense Hafiz Al-Assad seized power in a bloodless
coup following the defeat of Syrian forces during the "Black
September" hostilities with Jordan.
11/14/1935
Jordan
Birthday of King Hussein
11/14/1991
Libya
Pan Am 103 Indictments Issued
The United Kingdom issued indictments against two Libyans for the
bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in December 1989.
11/14/1991
United Kingdom
Pan Am 103 Indictments Issued
The United Kingdom issued indictments against two Libyans for the
bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in December 1989.
11/15/1889
Brazil
Proclamation of the Republic
11/15/1983
Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot Independence
Turkish Cypriots occupying the northern third of the island
declared themselves the "Turkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus" (TRNC).
11/15/1983
Greece
U.S. Navy Captain Assassinated
U.S. Navy captain George Tsantes was shot and killed while on his
way to work in Athens. His chauffeur also died in the attack. The
Greek terrorist organization "November 17" subsequently
took credit for the killings.
11/15/1988
Occupied Territories
Palestinian State Declared
The Palestine National Congress meeting in Algiers declared a
Palestinian state on the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
11/17/1986
France
President of Renault Murdered
Members of the Action Directe (AD) terrorist group murdered George
Besse, president of Renault.
11/17/1973
Greece
Student Uprising In Athens
An uprising of students at the Athens Polytechnic University
against the rule of a military junta in Greece took place on this
date. The Greek terrorist organization "November 17"
took its name from this event.
11/18/1918
Latvia
Independence Day
11/18/1955
Morocco
National Holiday
Sultan Mohammed V was allowed to return to Morocco and
negotiations with the French for independence began.
11/18/1940
Oman
National Holiday
Sultan Bin-Said's birthday.
11/19/1798
Ireland
Death of Wolfe Tone
Wolfe Tone was the first Irish revolutionary.
11/19/1968
Mali
Liberation Day
A group of officers led by Moussa Traore staged a bloodless coup
and set up the Military Committee for National Liberation (CMLN).
11/19/0000
Monaco
National Holiday
11/19/1989
Philippines
Plebiscite On Muslim Autonomy
The plebiscite on Muslim autonomy in Mindinao resulted in only
four provinces voting to join the Muslim autonomous region.
11/20/1983
Colombia
Legalization of The M-19
The April 19 Movement (M-19), a leftist terrorist organization,
was legalized by an amnesty law after the group had made peace
with the government. The M-19 is now a legitimate political party.
11/20/1979
Saudi Arabia
Occupation of the Grand Mosque
Approximately five hundred Islamic fundamentalists occupied the
Grand Mosque.
11/20/1975
Spain
Death of Francisco Franco
King Juan Carlos assumed power following the death of Franco.
11/21/1971
Bangladesh
Armed Forces Day
11/21/1949
Libya
Proclamation Day
Commemorates the United Nations resolution on Libyan independence.
11/22/1943
Lebanon
Independence Day
11/22/1967
Occupied Territories, Israel
UN Resolution 242 Adopted
UN Security Council Resolution 242 adopted calling for a separate
Palestinian state.
11/22/1979
Pakistan
U.S. Embassy Attacked
The U.S. embassy in Islamabad was attacked and burned by Islamic
militants following rumors that the U.S. was involved in the
violent takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
11/22/1975
Spain
Juan Carlos Proclaimed King
11/23/1991
Burundi
Tutsi Rebels Attack Capital
Tutsi rebels based in Rwanda attacked the capital of Bujumbura in
an attempt to unseat the government. Hundreds were killed and
indiscriminate killings were alleged.
11/23/1985
Egypt
Hijacking of Egyptian Jet
An Egyptian jet was hijacked to Malta. Fifty-nine passengers,
including one American, were killed when Egyptian troops stormed
the plane in Malta on November 24.
11/23/1985
Malta
Hijacking of Egyptian Jet
An Egyptian jet was hijacked to Malta. Fifty-nine passengers,
including one American, were killed when Egyptian troops stormed
the plane in Malta on November 24.
11/23/1986
Philippines
Ramos Blocks Coup Attempt
Chief of Staff Fidel Ramos blocked a coup attempt by dissatisfied
military officers.
11/24/1954
Sri Lanka
LTTE Founder's Birthday
The founder and leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
was born. His birthday is marked by the LTTE as "Heroes
Week," which also commemorates LTTE members who have died in
battle.
11/24/1965
Zaire
Revolution Day
Commemorates the establishment of the Second Congolese Republic by
General Joseph Mobutu (now Mobutu Sese Seko) following his seizure
of control of the government on this date.
11/25/0000
Chile
Birthday of Augusto Pinochet
11/25/1993
Czech Republic
Dissolution of Czechoslovakia
The parliament of Czechoslovakia voted to end the
seventy-four-year-old federation of the Czech and Slovak states.
11/25/1973
Greece
Military Coup In Athens
Colonel Papadoupolos and his military junta, which had controlled
Greece since April 1967, were themselves overthrown by a military
coup on November 25, 1973.
11/25/1974
Portugal
Failed Leftist Coup Attempt
11/25/1984
Portugal
Mortar Attack On U.S. Embassy
The U.S. embassy was hit by four 60 mm mortar rounds fired by the
popular forces of 25 April terrorist group.
11/25/1992
Slovak Republic
Dissolution of Czechoslovakia
The parliament of Czechoslovakia voted to dissolve the
seventy-four-year-old federation of the Czech and Slovak
republics.
11/25/1975
Suriname
Independence Day
11/26/1984
Iraq
Relations With U.S. Restored
11/26/1924
Mongolia
Republic Day
Commemorates the founding of the Mongolian People's Republic.
11/26/1986
Philippines
Attempted Coup by Juan Enrile
Political and military elements loyal to president Aquino blocked
a coup attempt by Juan Ponce Enrile.
11/26/1991
Philippines
Handing Over of Clark Air Base
The U.S. government handed over control of Clark Air Force Base to
the government of the Philippines on 26 November 1991. The base
was severely damaged by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo. Within a
month the base had been stripped of all useable material by
looters and guards.
11/27/1991
Togo
Attempted Coup
Soldiers out of control started a coup that was designed to remove
interim prime minister Koffigoh and insure the continued power of
president Eyadema and his northern dominated military.
11/27/1978
Turkey
Kurdish Workers Party Founding
November 27, 1978 is considered to be the date on which the
Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) was founded. PKK guerrillas may engage
in terrorist attacks in connection with this date.
11/28/1912
Albania
Independence Day
Albania declared its independence from Turkey at the height of the
first Balkan War.
11/28/1944
Albania
Liberation Day
The communist-led National Liberation Front (NLF) eliminated other
smaller, non-communist resistance groups and gained control of the
country.
11/28/1966
Burundi
Proclamation of the Republic
11/28/1958
Chad
Proclamation of the Republic
11/28/1975
Indonesia
East Timor Independence
The Fretilin movement in East Timor declared itself independent
from Indonesia. Indonesian forces invaded the following week,
defeating Fretilin forces and declaring East Timor to be
Indonesia's twenty-seventh province.
11/28/1960
Mauritania
Independence Day
11/28/1821
Panama
Independence From Spain
After independence from Spain, Panama was part of the Republic of
Greater Colombia until 1903.
11/29/1987
Korea (Republic of)
Bombing of KAL Flight 858
Korean Air Lines Flight 858 was blown up over the Andaman Sea near
Burma by two North Korean agents, killing all 115 persons aboard.
11/29/1945
Serbia-Montenegro
Republic Day
11/30/1966
Barbados
Independence Day
11/30/1989
Germany, Federal Republic of
Assassination of Herrhausen
Alfred Herrhausen, the head of Deutche Bank AG and the most
influential businessman in Germany, was assassinated by terrorists
of the Red Army Faction (RAF) on November 30, 1989 in a Frankfurt
suburb as Herrhausen was being driven to work. A very
sophisticated light-activated bomb was detonated as Herrhausen's
car drove by. The killing shook Germany.
11/30/1967
Yemen
Independence Day
South Arabia, including Aden, was declared independent by the
National Liberation Front (NLF) and was renamed the People's
Republic of South Yemen.
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(Source: Terrorism Research Center)
Upcoming World
Events of Interest
·
OCTOBER 07, 2002.
INDONESIA. Metro Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso to be sworn in for a
second term. Demonstrations at the inaugural site, Metro Jaya governor's
office [near US Embassy] or parliamentary complex are possible.
·
OCTOBER 07, 2002.
PAKISTAN. National and provincial elections scheduled. The polls
will run until Oct 11.
·
OCTOBER 07, 2002.
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Parliamentary elections.
·
OCTOBER 08, 2002.
INDIA. Final stage of the state elections in Indian-administered
Kashmir. A result is expected October 12th.
·
OCTOBER 12, 2002.
UKRAINE. Nationwide protests dubbed "Rise Up, Ukraine!"
against President Kuchma, calling for his resignation.
·
OCTOBER 14, 2002.
THAILAND. The ASEAN [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] trade
fair opens in Bangkok.
·
OCTOBER 16, 2002.
JAMAICA. General Elections
Jamaican
voters will choose representatives to fill 60 seats in Parliament.
Violence has occurred in past general elections.
(Source:
Overseas Security Advisory Council)
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04/01/1915
Armenia
Armenians
April
is designated a "Month of Remembrance" to commemorate the
anniversary of the claim that the government of Turkey massacred Armenians
in 1915.
·
04/01/1970
El Salvador
FPL Founded
The
Popular Liberation Forces (FPL), a leftist guerrilla organization.
·
04/01/1915
Europe (Region-Wide)
Armenians
April
is designated a "Month of Remembrance" to commemorate the
anniversary of the claim that the government of Turkey massacred Armenians
in 1915.
·
04/01/1993
India
Top JKLF Leader Assassinated
Unidentified
assailants kidnapped and killed one of India's top heart surgeons who was
subsequently revealed to be a leading member of the militant Jammu and
Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).
·
04/01/1979
Iran
Islamic Republic Day
Commemorates
riots by Islamic fundamentalists in Isfahan.
·
04/01/1941
Ukraine, Moldova, And Romania
Fintina Alba Massacre
Thousands
of people in northern Bukovina were heading towards the Romanian frontier.
They were fired on not far from Fintina Alba village. Hundreds of
people--especially women, children, and old people--were killed.
·
04/01/1973
Philippines
Founding of the NDF
The
National Democratic Front (NDF) was founded, an illegal underground
organization that supports the Communist Party of the Philippines/New
People's Army (CPP/NPA).
·
04/01/1915
Turkey
Armenians
April
is designated a "Month of Remembrance" to commemorate the
anniversary of the claim that the government of Turkey massacred Armenians
in 1915.
·
04/02/1986
Greece
Bombing Aboard TWA Flight
Four
Americans were killed and nine people, including five Americans, were
injured when a bomb exploded aboard TWA flight 840 as it traveled from
Rome to Athens. The aircraft was able to land safely at Athens airport.
·
04/03/1984
Guinea
Second Republic Declared
A
military government took power one week after the sudden death of
president Ahmed Sekou Toure.
·
04/03/1976
Thailand
PULO Begins Armed Struggle
The
Pattani United Liberation Organization (PULO) initiated its armed struggle
against the royal Thai government with a series of attacks in the southern
provinces of Thailand.
·
04/04/1945
Hungary
Liberation Day
Celebrates
the liberation of Hungary from Nazi control by Soviet troops.
·
04/04/1979
Pakistan
Ex-President Bhutto Executed
Former
president of Pakistan Zulfikar 'ali Bhutto was executed by the Pakistani
government under President Zia. The terrorist group Al-Zulfikar, founded
by his two sons, is named after him.
·
04/04/1960
Senegal
Independence Day
·
04/04/1947
Syria
Syrian Ba'ath Party Founded
·
04/05/1976
China (People's Republic of)
Tienanmen Square Incident
A
militia force working with police beat to death dozens of demonstrators
who had gathered in Beijings's Tienanmen Square to lay wreaths in memory
of the late premier Chou En Lai. The incident occurred during the
celebration of "Clear Bright" (Qing Ming), an annual Chinese
festival to honor the dead.
·
04/05/1986
Germany, Federal Republic of
Bombing of Le Belle Disco
Le
Belle Disco, a nightclub in West Berlin frequented by U.S. servicemen, was
bombed, killing two American soldiers and one Turkish woman. Two hundred
others were wounded in the bombing. Libya was implicated in the bombing.
·
04/05/0000
Korea (Republic of)
Arbor Day
·
04/05/1992
Peru
Fujimori Seizes Extra Powers
On
this date, president Alberto Fujimori, with military cooperation, closed
the congress and courts and set aside portions of the constitution in an
action that concentrated extraordinary powers in his hands. The
Organization of American States (OAS) has demanded that Fujimori restore
the constitution. Opposition parties and leftist insurgents oppose
Fujimori's takeover.
·
04/05/1975
Taiwan
Death of Chiang Kai Shek
·
04/06/1990
Nepal
Pro-Democracy Demonstrations
Clashes
between police and pro-democracy demonstrators left 19 people dead.
·
04/06/1782
Thailand
Thai Royal Dynasty Founded
Celebrated
as Chakri Day, marking the founding of the ruling Thai royal dynasty by
Rama I.
·
04/07/1991
Pakistan
Death of Hazrat Ali Marked
Shia
Moslems mark the death of Hazrat Ali, fourth Caliph of Islam.
·
04/08/1947
Iraq
Iraqi Ba'ath Party Founded
The
Iraqi Ba'ath Party was founded in 1947.
·
04/23/1993
Sri Lanka
Lalith Athulathmudai Killed
Opposition
politician Lalith Athulathmudai was assassintated during an election rally
near Colombo.
·
04/24/1915
Armenia, Turkey
Armenian "Genocide" Marked
Armenians
observe this date as the anniversary of the 1915 Turkish
"genocide" against Armenians.
·
04/24/1970
Gambia
Republic Day
·
04/24/1973
Philippines
Founding of the NDF
The
National Democratic Front (NDF), a coalition of fourteen leftist groups
supporting the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the New
People's Army (NPA), was founded in Manila.
·
04/25/1992
Afghanistan
Rebels Take Kabul
After
almost fourteen years of Communist rule, Soviet occupation, and civil war,
victorious Mujahedden forces regained control of Kabul. Fighting between a
hold-out faction, Hezb-I-Islami, and a coalition of Mujahedeen forces
broke out almost immediately.
·
04/25/1988
Armenia, Greece, Turkey
ASALA Leader Killed In Athens
Hagop
Hagopian, leader of the Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia
(ASALA), also known as the Orly Group, 3rd October Organization, was shot
dead in his home in Athens by two gunmen. No group claimed responsibility
for his murder.
·
04/25/0000
Egypt
Sinai Liberation Day
·
04/28/1937
Iraq
Saddam Hussein's Birthday
·
04/28/1945
Italy
Mussolini Killed At Lake Como
·
04/29/1986
India
Militants Seize Golden Temple
Sikh
militants seized the Golden Temple of Amritsar in Punjab and declared the
independent state of Khalistan. Expelled by government of India forces the
next day.
·
04/29/1916
Ireland, United Kingdom
Easter Rebellion Dublin
Irish
nationalists unsuccessfully attempted to throw off British rule. Guerrilla
warfare followed proclamation of a republic by the rebels in 1919.
·
04/29/1901
Japan
Arbor Day
Also
known as Green Day, it is celebrated on the birthday of deceased emperor
Hirohito.
·
04/29/1992
Sierra Leone
Overthrow of President Momoh
On
April 29, 1992 Captain Valentine Strasser overthrew president Joseph Momoh
in a military coup that drove Momoh into exile. The proximate cause of the
coup was the poor treatment of the military involved in a difficult battle
against the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) in the eastern part of the
country that was two years old at the time of the coup.
·
04/30/1980
United Kingdom
Seizure of Iranian Embassy
Iranian
Arabs seized the Iranian embassy in London, taking twenty-six people
hostage. Two hostages were killed on May 5. Special forces stormed the
embassy, rescuing the remaining hostages and killing five of the six
terrorists. Much of the embassy was destroyed by fire.
·
04/30/1975
Vietnam
Fall of Saigon
The government of South Vietnam collapsed as the invading North Vietnamese
Army captured Saigon.
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