Historical eventJanuary 231963

Guinea-Bissau War of Independence

The Guinea-Bissau War of Independence officially begins when PAIGC guerrilla fighters attack the Portuguese Army stationed in Tite.

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When
Wednesday, January 23 196363 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1960s
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Dates: From 1963.

What happened

The Guinea-Bissau War of Independence officially begins when PAIGC guerrilla fighters attack the Portuguese Army stationed in Tite.

January 23 through the years

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When did Guinea-Bissau War of Independence happen?

January 23 1963 — 63 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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