1970: Jordan

Archives consist of articles that originally appeared in Collier's Year Book (for events of 1997 and earlier) or as monthly updates in Encarta Yearbook (for events of 1998 and later). Because they were published shortly after events occurred, they reflect the information available at that time. Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.

The long-standing dispute between King Hussein and the Palestinian commandos this year erupted into bitter civil war. Although Hussein ostensibly emerged as victor, the personal and political price was high. Peace, obtained only through the intercession of President Gamal Abdel Nasser of the United... ...