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1970 in Jordan
Explore 18 historical events and records for Jordan in 1970.
Historical records for Jordan in 1970
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Black September
Clashes between Jordanian security forces and armed Palestinian factions escalated during June 1970. King Hussein faced a growing challenge to state authority as guerrilla organizations maintained armed positions in the capital.
September
Black September
Hijackers from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine diverted international passenger aircraft to an airstrip near Zarqa. The seizure of planes on Jordanian soil sharply intensified King Hussein’s confrontation with armed Palestinian factions.
Black September
Palestinian hijackers destroyed three empty airliners at Dawson’s Field after removing their passengers. The spectacle challenged Jordanian sovereignty and contributed to King Hussein’s decision to confront guerrilla organizations militarily.
Black September
Black September is named after the conflict known as Black September when.
Black September
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.
Black September
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.
Black September
King Hussein appointed Brigadier Muhammad Daoud to head a military government amid an escalating confrontation with Palestinian fedayeen. The appointment accompanied the imposition of emergency military authority throughout Jordan.
Black September
King Hussein named Field Marshal Habis al-Majali commander-in-chief and military governor as the government prepared to suppress armed guerrilla positions. The command changes placed the response under senior Jordanian military leadership.
Constitution of Jordan
Black September is 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
Fedayeen
Black September is 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
PFLP
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
Black September
Jordanian troops launched a large offensive against Palestinian guerrilla strongholds in Amman and other urban areas. Fighting around refugee camps and neighborhoods caused extensive civilian suffering and displacement.
Black September
Jordanian forces fought Palestinian armed groups around Irbid as combat expanded beyond Amman. The struggle for northern Jordan became a critical part of the confrontation between the monarchy and fedayeen organizations.
Black September
Syrian armored forces entered northern Jordan during the civil war in support of Palestinian militants. Their intervention increased the danger that the domestic conflict would become a wider regional war.
Black September
The Syrian armored intervention faltered after resistance from Jordanian forces and mounting international pressure. The withdrawal of Syrian troops improved King Hussein’s military position during the crisis.
Black September
King Hussein and Yasser Arafat accepted an Arab-mediated ceasefire following days of intense fighting. The agreement sought to stop hostilities and regulate the presence of Palestinian armed organizations in Jordan.
October
Black September
Jordanian officials sought to restore government control over roads and neighborhoods after the September fighting. The uneasy security arrangements revealed that the ceasefire had not settled the conflict between the state and Palestinian guerrilla formations.
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