Hussein I16 September 1970
Black September is named after the conflict known as Black September when.
Jordan · House / House of Jordan. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Black September is named after the conflict known as Black September when.
King Hussein of Jordan declares military rule in response to an attempt by the Fedayeen to seize his kingdom, resulting in the deaths or expulsion of thousands.
The BSO begins as a small cell of Fatah men determined to take revenge on King Hussein and the Jordanian army, recruits from the PFLP, as-Saiqa, and other groups also join.
The Munich attack is widely condemned around the world, with King Hussein of Jordan - the only leader of an Arab country to publicly denounce the Olympic attack - calling it a "savage crime against civilization. perpetrated by sick minds"
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