August 4th , Phoenix spacecraft launched by NASA

Damascus, SANA –

1914- England declares war against Germany during the World War one.

1950- The Korean War erupts.

1988- American scientists discover 17 new types of HIV virus.

2007- Phoenix spacecraft launched  by NASA space station.

1805- Late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat born.

1060- French King Henry I passes away.

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