HistoryJune 3, 1974
Yitzhak Rabin Becomes Prime Minister
On 3 June 1974, Yitzhak Rabin became prime minister of Israel.
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HistoryJune 7, 1967
Israeli Forces Enter Jerusalem's Old City
On 7 June 1967, Israeli paratroopers entered the Old City of Jerusalem through the Lions' Gate.
HistoryMay 15, 1948
Arab Armies Invade Israel
On 15 May 1948, the armies of five Arab states invaded Israel, the day after independence.
HistorySeptember 1950
Operation Magic Carpet Ends
In September 1950, the airlift of Yemenite Jews known as Operation Magic Carpet came to an end.
Historyc. 1878
Naphtali Herz Imber Writes Hatikvah
In 1878, Naphtali Herz Imber wrote the poem that became Hatikvah, probably in Iași.
HistoryOctober 15, 1948
Operation Yoav Begins
On 15 October 1948, the Israel Defense Forces opened Operation Yoav in the Negev.
HistoryDecember 26, 1936
The Palestine Orchestra Gives Its First Concert
On 26 December 1936, Arturo Toscanini conducted the Palestine Orchestra's first concert in Tel Aviv.
HistoryAugust 23, 1903–August 28, 1903
Herzl Proposes a Jewish Settlement in East Africa
At the Sixth Zionist Congress in August 1903, Theodor Herzl proposed a British offer of land in East Africa.
HistoryAugust 19, 2003
A Suicide Bomber Attacks a Jerusalem Bus
On 19 August 2003, a suicide bomber destroyed a No. 2 Egged bus in Jerusalem's Shmuel HaNavi neighborhood.
HistoryDecember 10, 2000
Ehud Barak Resigns as Prime Minister
On 10 December 2000, Ehud Barak resigned as prime minister and called a special election.
HistoryOctober 27, 1978
Sadat and Begin Are Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
On 27 October 1978, Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin were named winners of the Nobel Peace Prize.
HistoryNovember 22, 1967
The Security Council Adopts Resolution 242
On 22 November 1967, the Security Council adopted Resolution 242 unanimously.