Monday, 18 March 2013

On This Day-17th March

On This Day-17th March


1988- Eritrean War Of Independence: The Eritrean People’s Liberation Front encircled an Ethiopian force and gained a decisive victory in the Battle of Afabet

1969 Golda Meir: Golda Meir became the first female Prime Minister of Israel

1963- Mount Agung: The most recent eruption of Mount Agung on Bali, Killed approximately 1,500 people.

1891- Sinking Ships: The transatlantic steamship S S Utopia accidently collided with the battleship HMS Anson in the Bay Of Gibraltar, sinking in less than 20 minutes killing 562.

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