UPITN – September 1973:

Date

13 Sep 1973

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Yugoslavia Parachuting Competition

Nos ID

z017544

An international parachuting competition was held at the Slovenian resort of Portoroz

Date

5 Sep 1973

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Paris: Palestinian Gunmen

Nos ID

z016361

Palestinain gunmen who stormed the Saudi Arabian embassy in Paris taking a dozen hostages were still holding out. They identified themselves as members of the Punishment Organisation. They have demanded the...

Date

28 Sep 1973

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US Ship Parts Sale

Nos ID

z016610

There is a sale in a New York auction room of parts from various famous ships

Date

24 Sep 1973

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Peru River Life

Nos ID

z009786

Life by the water in Belem Peru.

Date

1 Sep 1973

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Bulgaria Pham Dong

Nos ID

z015264

North Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Van Dong visits Bulgaria

Date

8 Sep 1973

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France Exhibition

Nos ID

z011900

Picasso art exhibition held in Paris.

Date

1 Sep 1973

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Eire Mini Sub

Nos ID

z032565

Pieces mini sub lifted to the surface

Date

13 Sep 1973

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South Africa Police At Mine

Nos ID

z016591

Police at Carletoneville Goldmine in Gauteng province after the death of 12 black miners in rioting. The South African Government has promised to hold an inquiry into the deaths.

Date

21 Sep 1973

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Malta Political Riot

Nos ID

z016336

Nationalist demonstrations to commemorate Malta’s independence became a riot

Date

19 Sep 1973

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Jordan Prisoners Released

Nos ID

z016363

Jordan released the bulk of its political prisoners under a sweeping amnesty. In all 764 detainees will be released by order of King Hussein. Most were mostly Palestinian Commandos.