History: November 30 (#2)

History: November 30 (#2)
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November 30, 1971 Iran seizes the Greater and Lesser Tunbs from the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

Commentary

Commentary

On November 30, in the year 1971: Iran seizes the Greater and Lesser Tunbs from the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Why November 30, 1971 matters: Iran seizes the Greater and Lesser Tunbs from the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: November 30, 1971 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Iran seizes the Greater and Lesser Tunbs from the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emirate_of_Ras_Al_Khaimah (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)