(Historic tidbits about Ethiopia on this date on June 19) -------------------- --- On this date on June 19, 1977, Ethiopia and China sign a reciprocal air agreement, that will enable China to operate service to Ethiopia and through other African capitals. --- On this date on June 19, 1954,the Associated Press reported that Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie arrived in Mexico city for a five day state visit. --- On this date on June 19, 1936, the United Press reported Sir Sidney Barton, British Minister to Ethiopia, became today the first diplomat accredited to Emperor Haile Selassies vanished court to leave Ethiopia. The ministers departure inaugurated a general exodus of foreign diplomats from the territory conquered by Italy. --- On this date on June 19, 1924, the Christian Science Monitor reported that Prince Regent of Abyssinia was met by the Italian king. (Haile Selassie arrives in Mexico)
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:14:22 +0000
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