Feb. 8th, The birth of the Dada, anti-war art movement

1904- The Russo-Japanese War starts after Russia’s refusal of the Japanese plan of dividing Manchuria and Korea.

1906- Thousands die in a hurricane that hit Haiti.

1916- The birth of the Dada, anti-war art movement, in Zurich.

1963- Abd al-Karim Qasim was ousted and Abdul Salam Aref took over the presidency of Iraq.

Born today:
1934- Egyptian artist Shadia.

Passes away:
1725- Peter the Great [Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov], Tsar of Russia.
1871- Lebanese poet Nassif al-Yazgi.

Occasions:
Nirvana Day in Buddhism.

R. Milhem / Ghossoun

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