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  • Nigerian Civil War Begins as Forces Invade Biafra July 6, 1967
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    Nigerian Civil War Begins as Forces Invade Biafra July 6, 1967

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    Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. Date: July 6, 1967 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on July 6 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1967 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Comoros Declares Independence from France, July 6, 1975
    1975 events

    Comoros Declares Independence from France, July 6, 1975

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    The Comoros declares independence from France. Date: July 6, 1975 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on July 6 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1975 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Aeroflot Flight 411 Crashes Near Moscow, 90 Killed July 6, 1982
    1982 events

    Aeroflot Flight 411 Crashes Near Moscow, 90 Killed July 6, 1982

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    While attempting to return to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Aeroflot Flight 411, an Ilyushin Il-62, crashes near Mendeleyevo, Moscow Oblast, killing all 90 people on board. Date: July 6, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on July 6 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1982 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Piper Alpha Disaster Kills 167 in North Sea July 6, 1988
    1988 events

    Piper Alpha Disaster Kills 167 in North Sea July 6, 1988

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    The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. One hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disaster in terms of direct loss of life. Date: July 6, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on July 6 πŸ“… Events on…

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  • Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Bus 405 Suicide Attack Kills 16 July 6, 1989
    1989 events

    Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Bus 405 Suicide Attack Kills 16 July 6, 1989

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    The Tel Aviv–Jerusalem bus 405 suicide attack: Sixteen bus passengers are killed when a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad took control of the bus and drove it over a cliff. Date: July 6, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on July 6 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1989 πŸ“… On…

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  • Serbia Attacks Srebrenica in Bosnian War, July 6, 1995
    1995 events

    Serbia Attacks Srebrenica in Bosnian War, July 6, 1995

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    In the Bosnian War, under the command of General Ratko MladiΔ‡, Serbia begins its attack on the Bosnian town of Srebrenica. Date: July 6, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on July 6 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1995 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Delta Air Lines Flight 1288 Engine Failure at Takeoff, July 6, 1996
    1996 events

    Delta Air Lines Flight 1288 Engine Failure at Takeoff, July 6, 1996

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    A McDonnell Douglas MD-88 operating as Delta Air Lines Flight 1288 experiences a turbine engine failure during takeoff from Pensacola International Airport, killing two and injuring five of the 147 people on board. Date: July 6, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on July 6 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1996…

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  • The Troubles: Drumcree Riots and Gun Battles Begin July 6, 1997
    1997 events

    The Troubles: Drumcree Riots and Gun Battles Begin July 6, 1997

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    The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. Date: July 6, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on July 6 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1997 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Hong Kong International Airport Opens in Chek Lap Kok, July 6, 1998
    1998 events

    Hong Kong International Airport Opens in Chek Lap Kok, July 6, 1998

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    Hong Kong International Airport opens in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong, replacing Kai Tak Airport as the city's international airport. Date: July 6, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on July 6 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1998 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Yevpatoria Planetary Radar Sends Cosmic Call 2 to Five Stars July 6, 2003
    2003 events

    Yevpatoria Planetary Radar Sends Cosmic Call 2 to Five Stars July 6, 2003

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    The 70-metre Yevpatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to five stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri (HD 75732), HD 10307 and 47 Ursae Majoris (HD 95128). The messages will arrive to these stars in 2036, 2040, 2044, and 2049, respectively. Date: July 6, 2003 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“……

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