This day in history

[caddyman]

July 4th, a memorable day for anyone interested in history.

Today in 1187, Saladin defeated Guy de Lusignan at the Horns of Hattin.

In 1976, Israeli forces, in Operation Thunderbolt, rescued Jewish hostages held by the Baader-Meinhof Gang (Red Army Faction) and the Palestine Liberation Organisation at Entebbe International Airport.

I'm sure that 4 July is famous for something else, too. But that escapes me right now.

Comments

[thomryng.livejournal.com]

I think there might have been something about some terrorists attacking the British Empire back in the last quarter of the 18th century...

But don't quote me on that.

Not to Homeland Security, at any rate.

[pauln.livejournal.com]

It's my younger brother's birthday...

[pauln.livejournal.com]

A record of notable events occurring on this day may be found at Wikipaedia.

Wikipaedia: good for what ails you.

[ellistar.livejournal.com]

Hurrah for Saladin, crush those heathen swine.

yours
P.