(Historic tidbits about Ethiopia on this date on April 25) --- On this date on April 25, 2005, the third and last section of the Aksum obelisk arrives at the Axum airport. --- On this date on April 25, 1993, Ertireans concluded their third and last day of voting in a referendum on whether to continue or end its federation with Ethiopia. The final results would show an overwhelming show of support in favor of independence. --- On this date on April 25, 1977, the Reuters News Agency reported the last three Western journalists working in Ethiopia were today given 48 hours to leave the country, and the nations military Government accused them of distortion and bias. --- On this date on April 25, 1964, the New York Times report that Ethiopian Airlines was defending its decision to purchase more jets, described by critics as a Reckless Expansion. (Photo:Vintage Ethiopian Airlines Elephant Kenya Game Park Advertisement (1964). In 1964 Ethiopian Airlines was seen as reckless in its decision to expand. Today it is regarded as one of the best Airlines in the world. THINK BIG!
Posted on: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:38:52 +0000
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