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Zahi Hawass
1947May, 28

Zahi Hawass

Zahi Hawass, Egyptian archaeologist and academic
Zahi Abass Hawass (Arabic: زاهي حواس; born May 28, 1947) is an Egyptian archaeologist, Egyptologist, and former Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs, serving twice. He has also worked at archaeological sites in the Nile Delta, the Western Desert, and the Upper Nile Valley.

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    Italy cedes most of Venezia Giulia to Yugoslavia.
  • 5Jun

    George Marshall

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  • 30Sep

    New York Yankees

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  • 5Oct

    Harry S. Truman

    The first televised White House address is given by U.S. President Harry S. Truman.
  • 29Nov

    Mandatory Palestine

    Partition Plan: The United Nations General Assembly approves a plan for the partition of Palestine.