1914 – The United States and Colombia sign treaty to regulate both sides’ rights to Panama Canal Zone.
1957 – Egypt’s Suez maritime canal reopens after being closed during 1956 war.
1970 – Israeli warplanes shell Egypt’s Bahr al-Baqar school, leaving 30 children dead.
1999 – President of Niger Ibrahim Mainassara assassinated.
Born today:
1938 – Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations.
Passes away:
1973 – Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.
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