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Feb 9, 2023
Iraqi Rebels Consolidate Grip on Nation Following Coup
Feb. 9, 1963 - Iraq’s rebel leaders executed Premier Abdel Karim Kassem (pictured) by firing squad yesterday, Baghdad radio announced,...

Feb 8, 2023
Iraqi Premier Overthrown and Assassinated
Feb. 8, 1963 - Iraq’s Premier Abdel Karim Kassem (pictured in 1959) was reported overthrown and assassinated today by the same coterie of...


Jul 5, 2021
British Forces Move Into Kuwait
July 1, 1961 - British forces moved into Kuwait in a howling sandstorm today. They came in response to a call by Sheik Abdullah al-Salim...
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