Algeria-President Boumediene opens the Eighth Arab Oil Congress. Egypt, Cairo-Reception in honor of the first anniversary of the signing of the treaty between the USSR and the ARE. Japan, Tokyo-A demonstration of students in protest against the conditions of the return of Okinawa, the ceremony of returning to the island of Okinawa. Ceylon (Sri Lanka) - The Constituent Assembly adopts the constitution proclaiming the new Republic of Sri Lanka, raising the flag. Taiwan - The ceremony of the accession of Chai Kai Shek to the post of president for the fifth term. Jerusalem-The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Pimen, participates in a religious procession. South Vietnam - The celebration of the Buddha's birthday in Saigon, Buddhists pray for peace. Hong Kong-Ships heading to Haiphong are anchored. USA, San Jose-Angela Davis outside the courthouse during the completion of the trial. USA - Newsreel 1968-1972 about Senator McGovern for the upcoming presidential primary election. USA-The arrest of Bremer, who shot at Alabama Governor Wallace, an investigation into the circumstances of the assassination attempt. USA-The primary presidential election in California. USA-The consequences of a bomb explosion in the Pentagon building. USA-Wildfires in Arizona, evacuation of residents. Spain, Madrid-Franco attends a military parade on the 33rd anniversary of his victory in the civil war. France - The 26th Cannes Film Festival, Gina Lollobrigida presents prizes to A. Tarkovsky and other filmmakers. Southern Rhodesia-Reaction to the report of the Pearce Commission on proposals for the Anglo-Rhodesian conflict, Ian Smith's speeches on television. Australia-Millions of mice are destroying the grain crop in Queensland.
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MakGovern D.S. -- American historian and political scientist, teacher, public and political figure.
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Smit Ya.D. -- Statesman and politician, Prime Minister of Rhodesia (1965-1979).
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Bumedjen H. -- Statesman, political and military figure, President of Algeria (1976-1978).
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Franko Baamonde F.P.E.T. -- military and statesman, Caudillo of Spain (1936-1975).
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Hichkok A.D. -- British and American film director, screenwriter, producer. Lollobridzhida D. -- Italian actress, photographer, artist, sculptor, public figure. Tarkovskij A.A. -- Soviet film director, screenwriter, People's Artist of the RSFSR.
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Chan Kaj Shi (Kajshi) -- statesman and politician, 1st President