Igboland Biafra on May 30, 1967. Nigerian General Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu on this day made a declaration of independence of Biafra from Nigeria and became the head of state of the new republic. The Nigerian Civil War (or the "Nigerian-Biafran War") lasted from 6 July 1967 until 15 January 1970, after which Biafra once again became part of Nigeria. The Republic of Biafra was defeated after three years of war by the federal government of Nigeria from 1967 to 1970 with military support from the United Kingdom (strategy and ammunition), Soviet Union (ammunition), the United Arab Republic (air force), as well as
1970–71 Israel State Cup 1970–71 Israel State Cup The 1970–71 Israel State Cup (, "Gvia HaMedina") was the 32nd season of Israel's nationwide football cup competition and the 17th after the Israeli Declaration of Independence. Hakoah Maccabi Ramat Gan and Maccabi Haifa made their way to the final, which was played on 16 June 1971, Hakoah winning 2–1 to obtain its second cup. Also promoted from this round: Maccabi Afula, Hapoel Givat HaMoreh and Hapoel Kafr Yasif Liga Alef clubs entered the competition on this round. As in previous seasons, The draw was set so that Liga Alef clubs wouldn't be drawn against each