Today in history: First cricket world cup, Israel-Iraq bombing and more

 | Updated: Jun 07, 2020, 08:47 AM IST

From Israel bombing Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactors to Suriname Airways jet crashes, here's what happened on this day in the past.

1929

Vatican becomes independent state

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1975

First cricket world cup

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1981

Israel bombs Iraq

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Suriname airways jet crash

Suriname airways jet crash

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1990

South Africa lifts emergency

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