Moroccan Air Force Attacks Hassan II’s Plane in Coup Attempt, August 16, 1972
In an unsuccessful coup d'état attempt, the Royal Moroccan Air Force fires upon Hassan II of Morocco's plane while he is traveling back to Rabat.
Date: August 16, 1972
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