Guinea-Bissau War of Independence Begins with PAIGC Attack, January 23, 1963
The Guinea-Bissau War of Independence officially begins when PAIGC guerrilla fighters attack the Portuguese Army stationed in Tite.
Date: January 23, 1963
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