1974 naval battle between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) in the Paracel Islands. It took place on 19 January 1974. The setting was Paracel Islands. It was part of the Vietnam War. Those involved included the People's Republic of China and South Vietnam.
Before and after
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- 1974The Ebla tablets are found in Syria
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- 19 January 1974Battle of the Paracel Islands
- 30 January 1974Birth of Christian Bale
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- 8 March 1974Construction of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
- 2 April 1974Construction of Westfalenstadion
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