This History Almanac Dated September 21 1969
On this day in history significant events span years and continents. West Germany formed from Allied zones in 1949 while France abolished the monarchy in 1792. Other notes include Yarves first gasoline engine in 1893, Sudeten cession 1938, Poland demarcation 1939, Soviet advances 1942, MIG capture for Korea 1953, a 1969 flood toll in India, and the Constellation defense in 1964.
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India
Jyacht Constellation
Navajo Reservation Covered Vast 14.5 Million Acres
The Navajo Indian Reservation spans about 14.5 million acres across parts of Arizona New Mexico and Utah. It is nearly as large as West Virginia and stands as the nation’s largest reservation.
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Sovereign Advances in Newport Race Challenge
British challenger Sovereign competes in a Newport event as a territorial dispute between Malaysia and the Philippines over a year ago frames regional tensions.
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Canada to cut military in Europe announced
Ottawa reports Canada will reduce its European manpower commitment by about half and discontinue the nuclear strike role of its air force on the continent. Defense Minister Leo Cadieux announced the policy shift.
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Canada to cut forces under NATO plan details
Defense minister announced cuts of Canadian forces under NATO. Army strength to fall from 9 800 to 5 000 by next fall. European air division’s nuclear strike role to end by January 1972. A mechanized brigade in Germany will drop its Honest John battery’s nuclear role with future reorganization. Carrier Bonaventure and maintenance ship to be decommissioned in 1970 while Atlantic naval forces remain NATO ready.
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