Damascus, SANA –
1516- Battle of Marj Dabiq erupts between Mamluks and Ottomans.
1922- The Palestinians reject British mandate on Palestine at Nablus Conference.
1954-Former Brazilian President Getulio Vargas resigns and commits suicide.
1991- Ukraine declares independence from the Soviet Union.
1922-American Historian Howard Zinn born.
2007-Former Iraqi President Abdul-Rahman Aref passes away.
National Day in Ukraine
R. al-Jazaeri/ Ghossoun