Historical Events tagged with "pleiku"

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Military & Warfare

Bombing of Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z

June 15th, 1972 52 years ago

Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z was destroyed by a bomb over Pleiku, Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of 81 people. The aircraft was en route from Hong Kong to Singapore and was targeted while flying over South Vietnam. The incident highlighted ongoing threats to civil aviation amid the conflict in the region, contributing to increased concerns about air travel security.

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First Major Battle of American and North Vietnamese Forces

November 14th, 1965 59 years ago

The Battle of Ia Drang marked the first significant clash between U.S. forces and the North Vietnamese Army in the Vietnam War. Occurring in the Ia Drang Valley of South Vietnam, American troops from the 1st Cavalry Division landed by helicopter and engaged an entrenched North Vietnamese battalion. The battle lasted several days, showcasing the brutal realities of the conflict and introducing new military tactics such as air mobility.

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