Feb. 1, Syrian Actress Mona Wasef born

 

1814- Volcano Mayon on Luzon Philippines erupts killing 1,200 .
1953- Huge floods hit Netherlands.

1958- Egypt and Syria announce plans to merge into United Arab Republic.

2004- 251 people are trampled to death in a stampede at the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Born today:
1942- Syrian Actress Mona Wasef.

Passes Away:
1944- Dutch painter Pieter Mondriaan.

H. Zain/ Ghossoun

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