Timelines

June 5, 1975 Egypt reopens the Suez Canal to international shipping, eight years after it is closed because of the 1967 war with Israel.

June 6, 1809 Sweden declares independence and a constitutional monarchy is established.

June 7, 1980 Israeli warplanes attack Iraq’s nuclear reactor, not far from Baghdad. The attack happens as Iraq is invading Iran.

June 10, 1916 Mecca, under control of the Turks, falls to the Arabs during the Great A

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