90 years ago: September 6, 1936
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- British reinforcements for Palestine were reportedly under consideration, along with the possible imposition of martial law.
- Yugoslavia marked King Peter II’s 13th birthday with celebrations across the country.
- Two young experimenters in Frankfurt reportedly stayed airborne for 20 seconds in a hand-powered aircraft and flew 390 meters.
Reports said the British government was considering sending reinforcements to Palestine. It was also reportedly considering imposing martial law there if authorities deemed the measure necessary.
The first shipment of British troops for Palestine was scheduled to leave on September 11, with the main force due to embark on September 22.
Across Yugoslavia, September 6 was set to mark the 13th birthday of the young King Peter II. The article said the country’s people would celebrate the anniversary with great enthusiasm and demonstrate their loyalty to the national dynasty.
In Frankfurt, two young experimenters named Essler and Willeger reportedly managed to remain in the air for 20 seconds aboard an aircraft whose wings moved through hand power. Despite the wind, the article said, the “young Icaruses” flew 390 meters.
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Originally published by Kathimerini in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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