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1985 in Syria

Explore 3 historical events and records for Syria in 1985.

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Historical records for Syria in 1985

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1985

Hijack

Assad, Hafez al- · Damascus · President of Syria · Government / Government of Syria

Secures the release of 39 US hostages from an aircraft hijacked by the Hezbollah

1985

President of Syria

Assad, Hafez al- · President of Syria · Government / Government of Syria

Appointed President of Syria, 3rd term

1985

Terrorism

Assad, Hafez al- · Damascus · President of Syria · Government / Government of Syria

Secures the release of 39 US hostages from an aircraft hijacked by the Hezbollah

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