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Events on Friday 16 August 1974 1
1974Turkish invasion of CyprusTurkey lands troops after a Greek-backed coupTurkey invaded northern Cyprus days after a coup backed by the Greek military junta tried to unite the island with Greece. The conflict left Cyprus partitioned, with a ceasefire line still dividing the island today.