Historical Events tagged with "dawsonsfield"
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Politics & Government
Simultaneous Hijackings by Palestinian Terrorists
September 6th, 1970 54 years ago
Two passenger jets traveling from Europe to New York were hijacked by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and diverted to Dawson's Field in Jordan. This incident marked the beginning of a series of high-profile hijackings intended to gain international attention for the Palestinian cause. The hijackers, using weapons and explosives, took control of the aircraft, leading to a tense standoff with authorities and a major diplomatic crisis.
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