Date in year · 1971 · The 1970s
On December 7, 1971, the Battle of Sylhet is fought between the Pakistani military and the Indian Army. The year's #1 song was "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night. Franck Esposito, Danie Mellor, Bo Outlaw would arrive in the same year.
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Featured · December 7, 1971
The Battle of Sylhet was a major battle fought between the advancing Indian Army, Bangladesh Forces and the defending Pakistan Army at Sylhet during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The battle took place from 7 December to 15 December. It was a succession of the Battle of Gazipur in Kulaura.
Around 1971
1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1971st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 971st year of the 2nd millennium, the 71st year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1970s decade.
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Part of the Bangladesh Liberation War
The Battle of Sylhet was a major battle fought between the advancing Indian Army, Bangladesh Forces and the defending Pakistan Army at Sylhet during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The battle took place from 7 December to 15 December. It was a succession of the Battle of Gazipur in Kulaura.
Country in South Asia
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. 5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre.
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