1968 ⟶ USS Pueblo Crew Released by North Korea
The captain and crew of the USS Pueblo are released by North...
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1968
🇰🇷 North Korea Invades South Korea, Beginning Korean War
North Korea invades South Korea, beginning the Korean War. The United Nations Security Council votes to intervene to defend the South. The Soviet Union cannot veto, as it is boycotting the Security Council over the admission of People's Republic of China.⟶
Korean WarNorth KoreaSouth KoreaInvasionUnited NationsCold WarAsiaProxy WarContainmentSoviet UnionChina
🏙️ North Korean Forces Capture Seoul
North Korean forces capture Seoul.⟶
Korean WarSeoulNorth KoreaSouth KoreaMilitary AdvanceCity CaptureAsiaWarfare
💣 First Bombing Attack on North Korea Approved
The first bombing attack on North Korea was approved by General Douglas MacArthur⟶
Korean WarBombingNorth KoreaMilitary ActionUSAir ForceWarfare
🇰🇵 UN Forces Cross the 38th Parallel
United Nations forces cross the 38th parallel, into North Korea.⟶
Korean War38th ParallelNorth KoreaUnited NationsMilitary AdvanceAsiaWarfareBorder
📜 China and North Korea Sign Defensive Treaty
North Korea and China sign a defensive treaty, the Sino-North Korean Mutual Aid and Cooperation Friendship Treaty.⟶
Cold WarChinaNorth KoreatreatyallianceAsiaSino-North Korean Treaty
🚢 USS Pueblo Crew Released by North Korea
The captain and crew of the USS Pueblo are released by North Korea.⟶
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