Levant Crisis Begins in Syria: Britain, France Clash Over Nationalist Protests, May 16, 1945
Beginning of the Levant Crisis between Britain and France in Syria. The latter try to quell nationalist protests but backs down after threat of military action by the British. Date: May 16, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 16 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day…