June 5th, Israel attacks Egypt and Syria

1249- Egyptian Damietta city falls to Louis IX of France.

1916- The Great Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule begins.

1928- The British Royal Air Force extensively bombards Yemeni towns and villages.

1967- Israel launches attacks on Egypt and Syria.

Born today

1723- Adam Smith, a Scottish social philosopher and political economist.

Passed away

2004- Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States.

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