United States - New UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim is sworn in. Egypt-Preparing the treasures from the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun to be sent to the exhibition in London. England, Northern Ireland-Members of the press are shown the largest weapons cache discovered since the beginning of the unrest. England, Northern Ireland - The worst unrest in Londonderry, wounded and killed civil rights activists. Italy-Election of the President of the Republic, Giovanni Leone becomes the new president. England-Oil fields in the North Sea, the upcoming development of which was announced by the company "British Petroleum". Holland-North Sea, oil leak from a stranded Norwegian tanker after a collision with a Liberian one, attempts to prevent pollution of the Dutch coast. Cambodia-The government garrison, cut off by patriot forces from the main troops, leaves from the height of Phnom Baset. India - The ceremony of raising the flag of Bangladesh in Delhi and showing gratitude to the Soviet Union for its support at the UN. India-Casualties are mounting during fierce fighting in Southern Kashmir. India-Indian and Pakistani troops in the Chamba region (Indian Kashmir). Pakistan-Life in the city is returning to normal, despite the continuation of military operations in the border areas. Pakistan-An anti-Soviet demonstration at Rawalpindi airport during the departure of the wives and children of Soviet diplomats to their homeland. Pakistan-The Pakistani command demonstrates captured Indian soldiers, Pakistani reservists train with weapons. East Pakistan-Meeting in Jessore of the acting Head of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Syed Kazrul Islam.
Personnel:
Valjdhajm K.J. -- Austrian diplomat and politician, 4th UN Secretary-General, Federal President of Austria (1986-1992).