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Jan 1, 1517
Becomes Part of Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire took part of Yemen into it's empire at this time. They were later expelled though, in 1635 (nearly a century later.)
"The Ottoman Empire by ~Paulie-Gualtieri on DeviantART." Paulie-Gualtieri on DeviantART. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. http://paulie-gualtieri.deviantart.com/art/The-Ottoman-Empire-169765360. -
Aden Comes Under British Rule
Aden came under british rule and later served as a major refueling point in 1869. Web. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/britain/flag.shtml. -
Violet Line is Established
The Turks are nearly pushed out of Yemen by the British and a line was drawn across Arabia, putting the Turks in the north and the British in the south. This line is called the Violet Line. "Wholesale 5mW 405nm Violet Purple Blue Laser Module Line M405L5-3-1660 - DinoDirect.com." Online Shopping For Your Needs With WorldWide Free Shipping - DinoDirect.com. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. http://www.dinodirect.com/wholesale-violet-purple-blue-laser-module-5mw-405nm.html. -
The P.D.R.Y. was Formed
The People's republic of Yemen (P.D.R.Y.) was formed. "Democratic Republic of Arabia (Great Global War)." Alternative History. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_Arabia_(Great_Global_War). -
First Recorded Earthquake in The Dhamar Region
An earthquake hit the Dhamar Region killing 2,800 people and injuring 1,500. This was the first recorded earthquake in this region and it was 6.0. Herskovitz, Jon, and Chisa Fujioka. "Offers of Foreign Aid Pour in for Japan Quake Zone | Reuters." Business News - Indian Stock Market, Stock Market News, Business & Finance, Market Statistics | Reuters India. 20 Mar. 2011. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. <http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/03/20/idINIn
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A New Government was Formed
A new government was founded after thousands of people dying from political rivalry between Extreme Marxists and the existing government of P.D.R.Y. (People's Republic of Yemen) Afrah Nasser. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. http://afrahnasser.blogspot.com/. -
Civil War Erupts
North and south Yemen unites and Ali Abdullah Saleh becomes president.
Meyer, Josh. "US Imperialism Declares Yemen a Threat; Gen. Petraeus Arrives to Announce Increased Military Involvement." Pan-African News Wire. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. http://panafricannews.blogspot.com/2010/01/us-imperialism-declares-yemen-threat.html. -
Food Price Riots
There were food price riots in major cities and there were thousands of demonstrators and hundreds of arrests but there were no reported fatalities. Caruba, Alan. "Protests, Riots, and Insurrections." Warning Signs. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. http://factsnotfantasy.blogspot.com/2011/03/protests-riots-and-insurrections.html. -
Civil War Erupts
Another civil war began in yemen and runs until may but afrterwards the government was able to retake control of the whole country. Murphy, Chris. "Saudi Arabia - Yemen Border Dispute." Page Has Moved. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. http://www1.american.edu/TED/ice/saudi-yemen.htm. -
USS Cole was Attacked
While docking in Aden, Us navy destroyer USS Cole was attacked by suicide bombers 17 sailors were killled and 39 were injured. http://www.al-bab.com/yemen/cole1.htm
Barnes, Julian E. "New Charges in USS Cole Case - WSJ.com." Business News & Financial News - The Wall Street Journal - Wsj.com. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703838004576275244162460726.html. -
Yemeni President "Joins Fight Against Terrorism"
The president of Yemen told the U.S. president that he wil join the fight against terrorism and he voluteered his armed forces to go after suspected training camps and strongholds in his country "Yemen Terrorism: Soft Approach to Jihadists Starts to Backfire as Poverty Fuels Extremism | World News | The Guardian." Latest News, Sport and Comment from the Guardian | The Guardian. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jul/30/yemen.alqaida. -
Yemen converts to Islam, First Mosque is Built
The Persian governor of this time period converted to Islam and then was followed soon after by his subjects.
Also during this time period The first Mosque was built in Sanaa and is still standing today almost 1,400 years later.
http://www.islamawareness.net/MiddleEast/Yemen/history.html
"Plans For Mosque In My Backyard Draws Protests." The Moderate Voice. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. http://themoderatevoice.com/80036/plans-for-mosque-in-my-backyard-draws-protests/. -
Christianity Becomes the New State Religion
In this time period Theodisus (The Holy Roman Emperor) made Christianity the new state religion of Yemen http://www.islamawareness.net/MiddleEast/Yemen/history.html
http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=79815&page=1
(my weblinks for most of the entries) "Celtic Cross Coloring Pages." Fun 4 The Children. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. http://fun4thechildren.blogspot.com/2011/02/celtic-cross-coloring-pages.html. http://crossespictures.com/Capiz-Wall-
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