Historical eventMarch 51974

Yom Kippur War

Yom Kippur War: Israeli forces withdraw from the west bank of the Suez Canal.

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When
Tuesday, March 5 197452 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1970s
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Dates: From 1974.

What happened

The Yom Kippur War, also known as the 1973 Arab–Israeli War, the fourth Arab–Israeli War, the October War, or the Ramadan War, was fought between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. Most of the fighting occurred in the Sinai Peninsula and the Golan Heights, territories occupied by Israel in 1967. Some combat also took place in mainland Egypt and northern Israel.

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March 5 1974 — 52 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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