June 17th, World Day to Combat Desertification

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1944- Iceland gains independence from Denmark.

1967- China explodes its first hydrogen bomb.

1972- US authorities arrest 5 employees in the White house on charge of being involved in the Watergate scandal.

1994- FIFA World Cup held in the US.

Born today

1942- Mohamed el-Baradei, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency .

Passed away

1631-Mumtaz Mahal whose tomb laid in Taj Mahal.

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The World Day to Combat Desertification.

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