1917- The United Kingdom occupies Jerusalem during the World War I.
1949- The United Nations takes trusteeship over Jerusalem.
1987- The 1st Palestinian uprising starts.
1987- The European Market member states sign Maastricht Treaty .
1946- Indian Politician and Chairman of the Indian National Congress Party Sonia Gandhi was born.
1946- Lebanese Writer and intellectual Shakib Arslan passes away.
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