Historical eventJuly 291993

Supreme Court of Israel

The Supreme Court of Israel acquits alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk of all charges and he is set free.

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When
Thursday, July 29 199333 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1990s
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Dates: From 1993.

What happened

The Supreme Court of Israel acquits alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk of all charges and he is set free.

July 29 through the years

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July 29 1993 — 33 years ago, on a Thursday.

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