Historical eventFebruary 231944

1940–1944 insurgency in Chechnya

In response to an insurgency in Chechnya, the Soviet Union began the forced deportation of the native Chechen and Ingush of North Caucasus.

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When
Wednesday, February 23 194482 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1940s
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Dates: From 1944.

What happened

In response to an insurgency in Chechnya, the Soviet Union began the forced deportation of the native Chechen and Ingush of North Caucasus.

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February 23 1944 — 82 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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