The Israelis destroyed 11 Russian-built MiG fighters, which amounted to a quarter of Uganda's air force. The surviving hostages were then flown to Israel with a stopover in Nairobi, The United Nations Security Council convened on 9 July 1976, to consider a complaint from the Chairman of the Organization of African Unity charging Israel with an "act of aggression". [90] Israel launches hostage rescue mission of 106 Air France crew and passengers held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda by pro-Palestinian hijackers. Three hostages die along with all the hijackers, numerous Ugandan soldiers and Yonatan Netanyahu, an Israeli soldier. Holidays: Independence Day (United States) What happened on July 4, 1976. Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. While the USA is celebrating the Fourth of July, Israel remembers the Raid on Entebbe, July 3-4, 1976. Hostages from a French jet airliner were hijacked en route from Israel to France. The Entebbe Rescue Mission of 4th July 1976 of Israeli and French hostages that were being held at Entebbe Airport, Uganda, and the part that Kenya played in the rescue mission: On 27th June 1976, Air France Flight 139 from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Paris, France, was jointly hijacked by members of West Germany's Red On July 4, 1976, Israel executed one of the most daring and successful rescue missions in modern history. The meticulously planned operation unfolded with precision, as IDF Forces freed 102 hostages held by terrorists at Uganda’s Entebbe Airport and returned them safely to Israel. The English translation bearing the date "4th July, 1976". Scripts: Hebrew, Latin Lettering: מבצע יונתן ו בתמוז תשל"ו Operation Jonathan 4TH JULY 1976 Engraver: Moshe Novak Designer: Gerd Rothschild Reverse The verse: "He sent from above and took me" (Psalm 18:17) in Hebrew and in English. Scripts: Hebrew, Latin Lettering: 4th July » Israel Defense Forces called Israeli commandos Operation Entebbe or raid Entebbe airport in Uganda, rescuing all but four of the passengers and crew of an Air France jetliner seized by Palestinian terrorists. 10th July » The Seveso disaster occurs in Italy. For many Israelis, the date is synonymous with the 1976 Entebbe rescue operation, and for others, it also signifies the launch of a permanent memorial and educational site to remind future The English translation bearing the date "4th July, 1976". Scripts: Hebrew, Latin Lettering: מבצע יונתן ו בתמוז תשל"ו Operation Jonathan 4TH JULY 1976 Engraver: Moshe Novak Designer: Gerd Rothschild Reverse The verse: "He sent from above and took me" (Psalm 18:17) in Hebrew and in English. Scripts: Hebrew, Latin Lettering: Shortly after midnight on July 4th, 1976 Israeli Planes landed at Entebbe and began their now famous rescue. The entire assault lasted less than 30 minutes and all six of the hijackers were killed. On America’s Independence Day, let’s not forget another important anniversary - On July 4th, 1976, Operation Entebbe, a hostage-rescue mission, was carried out by commandos of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. This is different story of independence and freedom for Jews and Israelis throughout the world. » Israel Defense Forces called Israeli commandos Operation Entebbe or raid Entebbe airport in Uganda, rescuing all but four of the passengers and crew of an Air France jetliner seized by Palestinian terrorists. The United States Bicentennial was a series of celebrations and observances during the mid-1970s that paid tribute to historical events leading up to the creation of the United States as an independent republic. It was a central event in the memory of the American Revolution. The Bicentennial culminated on Sunday, July 4, 1976, with the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of More than any gala American Bicentennial party on July 4, 1976, Israel’s raid on the Entebbe Airport reminded the world, Freedom the real “Spirit of 1776,” is worth fighting for. 3 April – Shokolad, Menta, Mastik represents Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “ Emor Shalom ” ("Say Hello"), achieving sixth place. [1] 11 July – Miss Israel, Rina Mor, wins the title of Miss Universe 1976 becoming the first Israeli to win one of the most publicized international beauty contest. [2] 10 December – The first F-15 fighter aircraft arrive in Israel On July 4th, 1976, Israeli commandos led a dramatic rescue mission to free the hostages of hijacked Air France Flight 139. After two Palestinians from the PFLP and two German terrorists took control of the aircraft, they eventually landed the plane in Entebbe, Uganda. Entebbe raid (July 3–4, 1976), rescue by an Israeli commando squad of 103 hostages from a French jet airliner hijacked en route from Israel to France and flown to Entebbe, Uganda. The hijackers were members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the Red Army Faction. All the hijackers were killed. July 1976 – Operation Entebbe (Operation Jonathan) – Hostage Rescue Mission Entebbe is remembered as the most dramatic hostage rescue in history, involving surprise, deception and a Hollywood ending.
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