Historical eventFebruary 182018

Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 3704

Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 3704 crashes in the Dena sub-range in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, Resulting in 66 Deaths

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Sunday, February 18 20188 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
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21st century · 2010s
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Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 3704 crashes in the Dena sub-range in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, Resulting in 66 Deaths

February 18 through the years

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February 18 2018 — 8 years ago, on a Sunday.

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