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1967: Six-Day War ends


The Six Day War ends on this day, as an outnumbered Israel defeats its Arab antagonists and greatly expands its borders. On 5 June 1967, Israel responded to a build-up of Arab forces along its borders by launching simultaneous attacks against Egypt and Syria. Jordan subsequently entered the fray, but the Arab coalition was no match for Israel's proficient armed forces. When the Six-Day War ended on 10 June, Israel suddenly had control of territory three times its original size. However, the true fruits of victory came in claiming the old city of Jerusalem from Jordan. Many wept while bent in prayer at the Western Wall of the Second Temple. Arab leaders, forced to accept a U.N. cease-fire, met in August to discuss the future of Israel. They decided upon a policy of no peace, no negotiations and no recognition of Israel, and made plans to zealously defend the rights of Palestinian Arabs in the occupied territories.

2001

Saint Rafqa is canonised by Pope John Paul II.

2000

In England, the new Millennium Bridge spanning the river Thames in London is closed on its opening day, because of too many people trying to access it, causing it to wobble.

1999

The withdrawal of Yugoslav troops from Kosovo prompts NATO to suspend its air bombing campaign against Yugoslavia.

1986

In England, Patrick Joseph Magee is found guilty of planting the Brighton bomb which killed five people and nearly killed all of the Conservative Party cabinet two years ago.

1980

In South Africa, the African National Congress releases a statement from its imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela calling upon anti-apartheid supporters to fight for the cause.

1977

James Earl Ray, the convicted killer of Martin Luther King Jr, escapes from prison in Tennessee, America. He is re-captured three days later.

1947

Swedish car manufacturer Saab produces its first car.

1942

The Second World War: German troops deliberately demolish the entire Czech village of Lidice in reprisal for the assassination of senior Nazi leader Reinhard Heydrich, who had been killed by Czech resistance fighters.

1940

The Second World War: Italy officially declares war on Britain and France.

1940

The Second World War: Germany captures Norway.

1935

Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in New York, America.

1886

Mount Tarawera in New Zealand’s North Island erupts, killing 153 people.

1864

In England, Oxford wins the first University Boat Race against Cambridge.

1829

Oxford win the first University Boat Race against Cambridge.

1719

British troops defeat an alliance of Jacobites and Spaniards in the Battle of Glen Shel in Scotland.

1692

In America, Bridget Bishop becomes the first of the ‘Salem Witches’ to be hanged - wrongly accused of witchcraft by a hysterical group of young girls in an isolated Puritan community in Massachusetts.

1965

British model and actress Elizabeth Hurley.

1965

Canadian-born actress and model Linda Evangelista.

1926

British actor Lionel Jeffries.

1923

Czech-born British media tycoon Robert Maxwell.

1922

American film actress, dancer and singer Judy Garland - born Frances Gumm.

1921

Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II is born on the Greek island of Corfu.

1911

British playwright Terence Rattigan.

1904

Composer Frederick Loewe.

1898

American actress Hattie McDaniel - the first black actress to win an Oscar for her performance in Gone With The Wind.

1832

German engineer Nikolaus August Otto, inventor of the four-stroke internal combustion engine.

1688

James Francis Edward Stuart - the 'Old Pretender'. The only son of the deposed James II of England.

2000

Former Ireland and Manchester United footballer Shay Brennan aged 63.

1998

Writer Hammond Innes aged 84. Author of more than 30 adventure novels including the 'Wreak of the Mary Deare'.

1967

American actor Spencer Tracey aged 67.

1946

Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion is killed in a car crash.

1934

English composer Frederick Delius aged 72.

1903

Murders of King Alexander I and Queen Dragia of Serbia.

1190

Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa drowns while crossing the Saleph River during the Third Crusade to capture Jerusalem.