29th May, Syrian Internal Security Forces Day

1918- The Germans capture the French city of Soissons.

1945- Internal Security Forces Day declared after French occupation forces shell guards of the Parliament building in Damascus, leaving 28 martyred.

1952- Greece grants woman suffrage.

1958- France’s General Charles de Gaulle takes the office of French government.

Born today

1917-John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.

Passed away

1259-Christopher I, King of Denmark.

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