Persian Gulf War By Brayton Apr 28, 1937 Saddam Hussein is born. Sep 5, 1958 Saddam arested for killing his brother in law. Jul 16, 1976 Saddam takes over Iraq. Mar 28, 1988 Saddam uses chemical Weapons against the Kurhish, killing 5,000. Jul 25, 1990 U.S. Ambassador tells Iraq, they will not choose a side in the Iraq conflicts. Feb 28, 1991 Persian Gulf War Ends Mar 6, 1991 Bush gives his "New Orders" Speech Dec 30, 2006 Saddam Hussein is exacuted.