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Clouds of mustard gas and other unidentified chemical substances rise into the air over Halabja. (Kurdistan.net) On this day in 1988, SU-22 jets from the Iraqi Air Force began dropping chemical munitions on Halabja, a Kurdish town located in Northern Iraq. Taking place during the Iran-Iraq War, the Iraqi air raid was, ostensibly, an effort…
An illustration of the development of the Reef. Prior to 2012, much of the reef was underwater; now, it is an artificial island . (South China Sea - WordPress.com) On this day in 1988, a gunfight broke out on a small island in the South China Sea. In late 1987, Chinese troops of the People's…
A B-2 "Spirit" bomber on its first flight. (source: AF.Mil) On this day in 1988, the American B-2 Spirit Bomber was unveiled to US military officials. The B-2 is a stealth heavy strategic bomber designed to fly above enemy radar capabilities and conduct long range missions with a crew of two. Costing roughly $2.1 Billion…
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