Wilaya of Relizane Massacre Occurred

On December 30, 1997

The Wilaya of Relizane massacre occurred, 400 people were killed from four villages. It was the worst incident in Algeria’s insurgency.

This Day in History - December 30

1939

The American drama movie 'Of Mice and Men' was released in the US.

1924

Astronomer Edwin Hubble formally announced the existence of other galactic systems at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society.

1922

The founding of the Soviet Union was announced.

2005

Tropical Storm Zeta formed in the open Atlantic Ocean.

1813

British forces retaliated against the United States and burned Buffalo, New York, to the ground.

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