What Happened on July 6, 1917

Day of the Week: Friday

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

T. E. Lawrence captures port of Aqaba from Turks

Soldier and Writer T. E. Lawrence
Soldier and Writer
T. E. Lawrence


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