The Supreme Soviet of the Belarusian Soviet Republic declares independence of Belarus from the Soviet Union. Seventy-five of the 199 passengers and crew and four people on the ground are killed, in the second accident involving a DC-10 in less than two weeks, the first being United Airlines Flight 232. While attempting to land at Tripoli International Airport in Libya, Korean Air Flight 803 crashes just short of the runway.
Thirty-two of the 66 passengers and crew on board the DC-9 are killed.īlack July: Eighteen Tamil political prisoners at the Welikada high security prison in Colombo are massacred by Sinhalese prisoners, the second such massacre in two days. While landing at Chihuahua International Airport, Aeromexico Flight 230 overshoots the runway. Mayor of Jaffna and former MP Alfred Duraiappah is shot dead. Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon. Vietnam War: Five thousand more American military advisers are sent to South Vietnam bringing the total number of United States forces in Vietnam to 21,000. The Puijo observation tower is opened to the general public at Puijo Hill in Kuopio, Finland.
Historical Events on Susan Silo Birthday (July 27)īelow are historical events that coincided with Susan Silo's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
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