Memory of the day: Syria executes spy Eli Cohen in 1965

CAIRO – 18 May 2021: On May 16, many important events took place.

Important world events:

756 - Taking the pledge of allegiance to Abd al-Rahman bin Mu’awiyah bin Hisham bin Abd al-Malik, founder of the Umayyad Caliphate in Andalusia.

1291 - The Mamelukes take control of the city of Acre after expelling the Crusaders from it.

1804 - Napoleon Bonaparte becomes Emperor of France.

1965 - Syria carries out the death sentence for spy Eli Cohen after being convicted of spying for Israel.