99 Years Ago in Israel
The first house was built in Ahuzat Bayit, later known as Tel Aviv. The house belonged to Reven Segal, house No. 25 on Yehuda Halevi Street.
39 Years Ago in Israel
Palestinian terrorists blew up the oil pipeline (T.A.P. line), which passed through the Golan Heights. Thousands of tons of crude oil polluted the riverbeds.
46 Years Ago in Israel
Three Japanese terrorists, recruited by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, arrived at Lod Airport aboard an Air France plane and began shooting indiscriminately, killing 25 and wounding 70. One of the fatalities was the internationally recognized scientist Aharon Katzir.