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EgyptAir Flight 741 crashes into the Kyrenia Mountains in Cyprus, killing 37 people.

Historical image related to EgyptAir Flight 741 crashes into the Kyrenia Mountains in Cyprus, killing 37 people. from January 29, 1973

EgyptAir Flight 741

1973 plane crash in Cyprus

EgyptAir Flight 741 was a flight between Cairo International Airport and the now-defunct Nicosia International Airport that crashed on 29 January 1973. All 37 people on board died.
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Kyrenia Mountains

Mountain range in Cyprus

The Kyrenia Mountains is a long, narrow mountain range that runs for approximately 160 km (100 mi) along the northern coast of the island of Cyprus. It is primarily made of hard crystalline limestone, with some marble. Its highest peak is Mount Selvili, at 1,024 m (3,360 ft).…
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Cyprus

Mediterranean island country in the Middle East

Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Situated in West Asia, its cultural identity and geopolitical orientation are overwhelmingly Southeast European. Cyprus is the third largest and third most populous island in the…
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January 29

Day of the year

January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 336 days remain until the end of the year.
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