Historical Events tagged with "liberation day"

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Politics & Government

Yuk Young-soo Assassinated in Attack on Park Chung Hee

August 15th, 1974 50 years ago

Yuk Young-soo, the First Lady of South Korea, was assassinated during an attempted attack on her husband, President Park Chung Hee. The incident occurred during a celebratory event marking Korea's Liberation Day in a public area in Seoul, where a lone gunman shot her as she was accompanying the president. The attack shocked the nation and highlighted the ongoing political turbulence and risks associated with Park's regime.

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Politics & Government

Haile Selassie Returns to Addis Ababa

May 5th, 1941 83 years ago

Emperor Haile Selassie returned to Addis Ababa after a period of exile following the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. His return was celebrated as a victory over Fascism, culminating in a grand reception as he entered the city. Ethiopians united in joy, marking this moment as their Liberation Day. The liberation from foreign occupation brought a renewed sense of national pride and unity among the Ethiopian people.

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