Damascus, SANA –
1822- Brazil independence from Portugal.
1848- Austria bans human trafficking.
1932- International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) was established.
1977- Treaty signed between Panama and the US ending US control of Panama Canal.
1930- Belgian King Baudouin I was born.
1997- President of Zaire Mobutu Sese Seko passes away.
Victory Day in Mozambique
R. al-Jazaeri/ Mazen