1973
Greeks vote to abolish the monarchy, beginning the first period of the Metapolitefsi.
Greeks vote to abolish the monarchy, beginning the first period of the Metapolitefsi.
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1973
Kim Dae-jung, a South Korean politician and later president of South Korea, is kidnapped.
Kim Dae-jung, a South Korean politician and later president of South Korea, is kidnapped.
1973
Kim Dae-jung, a South Korean politician and later president of South Korea, is kidnapped.
Kim Dae-jung, a South Korean politician and later president of South Korea, is kidnapped.
1973
Vietnam War: The US Air Force bombing of Cambodia ends.
Vietnam War: The US Air Force bombing of Cambodia ends.
1973
The Congress of Chile votes in favour of a resolution condemning President Salvador Allende's government and demands…
The Congress of Chile votes in favour of a resolution condemning President Salvador Allende's government and demands…
1973
A bank robbery gone wrong in Stockholm, Sweden, turns into a hostage crisis; over the next five days the hostages…
A bank robbery gone wrong in Stockholm, Sweden, turns into a hostage crisis; over the next five days the hostages…
1973
Norrmalmstorg robbery: Stockholm police secure the surrenders of hostage-takers Jan-Erik Olsson and Clark Olofsson,…
Norrmalmstorg robbery: Stockholm police secure the surrenders of hostage-takers Jan-Erik Olsson and Clark Olofsson,…
1972
Vietnam War: Nguyen Hue Offensive: The North Vietnamese 320th Division forces 5,000 South Vietnamese troops to retreat a
Vietnam War: Nguyen Hue Offensive: The North Vietnamese 320th Division forces 5,000 South Vietnamese troops to retreat a
1972
Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan are executed in Ankara after being convicted of attempting to overthrow the C
Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan are executed in Ankara after being convicted of attempting to overthrow the C
1972
The Troubles: A car bombing outside a crowded pub in Belfast sparks a two-day gun battle involving the Provisional IRA,
The Troubles: A car bombing outside a crowded pub in Belfast sparks a two-day gun battle involving the Provisional IRA,
1972
Ceylon adopts a new constitution, becoming a republic and changing its name to Sri Lanka
Ceylon adopts a new constitution, becoming a republic and changing its name to Sri Lanka
1972
Over 400 women in Derry, Northern Ireland attack the offices of Sinn Féin following the shooting by the Irish Republican
Over 400 women in Derry, Northern Ireland attack the offices of Sinn Féin following the shooting by the Irish Republican
1972
Over 400 women in Derry, Northern Ireland attack the offices of Sinn Féin following the shooting by the Irish Republican
Over 400 women in Derry, Northern Ireland attack the offices of Sinn Féin following the shooting by the Irish Republican
1972
Cold War: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
Cold War: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
1972
Cold War: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
Cold War: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
1972
The Angry Brigade goes on trial over a series of 25 bombings throughout the United Kingdom
The Angry Brigade goes on trial over a series of 25 bombings throughout the United Kingdom
1972
In Ben Gurion Airport (at the time: Lod Airport), Israel, members of the Japanese Red Army carry out the Lod Airport mas
In Ben Gurion Airport (at the time: Lod Airport), Israel, members of the Japanese Red Army carry out the Lod Airport mas