October 11: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: Thousands of Russian troops entered Belarus, signaling potential preparations for a renewed offensive against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned G7 nations about the strategic troop movements, which coincided with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's accusations of a planned Ukrainian attack on Belarus.
• 2019: The Pentagon announced the deployment of 1,000 to 3,000 U.S. troops to Saudi Arabia to deter potential Iranian aggression. Tensions escalated after an incident involving an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea near the port of Jeddah, which was reportedly hit by missiles. This deployment highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the region.
• 2017: Three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in Damascus, killing two police officers and injuring six more. This attack was part of the ongoing Syrian Civil War, highlighting the continued violence in the region.
• 2009: Luis Armando Pena Soltren was arrested for the 1968 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 281, finally brought to justice after 40 years of evading authorities.
• 2007: A small private plane crashed into a residential house in the Fontibon neighborhood near El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, resulting in seven fatalities - five passengers on board and two residents in the house.
• 2005: A devastating terrorist attack occurred in Tal Afar, northwest Iraq, where insurgents conducted multiple suicide bombings, resulting in the tragic loss of over 30 civilian lives. The attack highlighted the ongoing sectarian violence and instability in the region during the Iraq War.
• 2003: Israeli troops withdrew from Gaza, continuing to destroy tunnels. The Israeli army claimed to have discovered three tunnels within the camp, but no weapons were located. During the operation, one Palestinian teenager was killed, 10 homes were destroyed, and power and water facilities were damaged. Palestinian militants were reportedly attempting to smuggle shoulder-fired missiles from Egypt that could be used against tanks, helicopters, and fighter jets.
• 1980: The Dallas Mavericks played their first-ever NBA game at Reunion Arena, securing a decisive 103-92 victory against the San Antonio Spurs, marking the beginning of the franchise's professional basketball journey.
• 1979: The musical 'Most Happy Fella' opened at the Majestic Theater in New York City, running for 53 performances. This theatrical production showcased the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the late 1970s.
• 1974: Harold Wilson's Labour government secured a narrow victory in the second general election of 1974, forming a government with a slim three-seat majority. This election marked Wilson's fourth successful electoral campaign out of five, highlighting his significant political influence during this period of British political history.

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