Lebanon 1900's Onward

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  • Lebanon Formed

    Lebanon Formed

    Frances granted the mandate for Lebanon and Syria to exist, forming the State of Greater Lebanon.
  • Lebanon proclaims independance

    Lebanon proclaims independance

    Lebanon proclaims its independence from France.
  • Lebanese independance day

    Lebanese independance day

    France relinquishes remaining control over lebanon.
  • Fighting breaks out between Palestine and Lebanon

    Fighting breaks out between Palestine and Lebanon

    Fighting breaks out between Palestinian commandos and Lebanese army over Lebanese threats to curb Palestinian activities in Lebanon.
  • Civil war in Lebanon

    Civil war in Lebanon

    Lebanon erupts in civil war between Christians, Muslims, and Palestinians.
  • Syria sends troops to end ci9vil war

    Syria sends troops to end ci9vil war

  • First Israeli invasion of Lebanon

    First Israeli invasion of Lebanon

    Israil invades because of many anti-israel groups operating within lebanon
  • US Marines and French troops blown up

    US Marines and French troops blown up

    241 U.S. Marines and 60 French soldiers killed when a truck filled with military explosives was driven into their compound.
  • Syria withdraws troops

    Syria withdraws troops

    In the summer, Syria withdraws nearly all of its 25,000 troops from Beirut and surrounding areas. But 20,000 troops, remain in the countryside.