HistoryFebruary 22, 1948
The Golani Brigade Is Formed
On February 22, 1948, the Golani Brigade was formed in the Galilee from part of the Levanoni Brigade.
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HistoryApril 11, 1909
Tel Aviv Is Founded
On this day, April 11, 1909, families gathered on the dunes north of Jaffa and drew lots for the plots that became Ahuzat Bayit, later Tel Aviv.
HistoryJanuary 18, 1854
Judah Touro Dies
On this day, January 18, 1854, Judah Touro died in New Orleans. His will funded Jewish congregations, civic institutions, and relief in Ottoman Palestine.
History1939
Germany Organizes the Killing of Disabled Children
In 1939, German officials began a secret program to kill disabled children. Philipp Bouhler and Karl Brandt led it.
HistoryJune 1967
The ZIM Ship Dolphin Passes the Straits of Tiran
In June 1967, the ZIM ship Dolphin passed through the Straits of Tiran on the way to Eilat.
HistoryAugust 23, 2019
Rina Shnerb Is Killed Near Dolev
On 23 August 2019, a bomb killed 17-year-old Rina Shnerb as she hiked near Dolev with her father and brother.
HistoryAugust 1, 2006
Michael Levin Is Killed in Lebanon
On 1 August 2006, Staff Sergeant Michael Levin, a paratrooper from Pennsylvania, was killed in Lebanon.
HistoryAugust 9, 2001
A Suicide Bomber Attacks the Sbarro Pizzeria
On 9 August 2001, a suicide bomber killed 15 people at the Sbarro pizzeria in Jerusalem.
HistoryAugust 21, 1933
The Eighteenth Zionist Congress Opens
On 21 August 1933, the Eighteenth Zionist Congress opened in Prague.
HistoryJune 23, 1992
Labor Wins the 1992 Knesset Election
On 23 June 1992, Labor under Yitzhak Rabin won the election for the 13th Knesset.
HistoryApril 24, 1990
The House Acknowledges Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
On 24 April 1990, the House of Representatives voted to acknowledge Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
HistoryJune 7, 1981
Israeli Aircraft Destroy the Osirak Reactor
On 7 June 1981, Israeli aircraft destroyed Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor.