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Rebels Shoot Down U S Spotter Plane Over Da Nang
Rebels fire on a U S spotter plane over Da Nang causing it to crash land east of the city after seven hits. No Americans injured. Marines assume control of the Da Nang River bridge by negotiation as fighting around rebel held pagodas intensifies. The conflict grows with Buddhist monks beginning a 48 hour hunger strike in Saigon protesting government actions.
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Saigon
U.S
da Nang
da Nang River
Nguyen Cao Ky
1St Corps
Lewis W. Wait
West End
East End
Marine Corps