How many people died in Smolensk?
The Smolensk air disaster, which involved Polish Air Force Flight 101 in 2010 killed all 96 people on board, including Polish President Lech Kaczyński, his wife Maria Kaczyńska and dozens of other senior officials.
When was Ramon Magsaysay died?
March 17, 1957
Ramon Magsaysay/Date of death
Ramon Magsaysay, (born Aug. 31, 1907, Iba, Phil. —died March 17, 1957, near Cebu), president of the Philippines (1953–57), best known for successfully defeating the communist-led Hukbalahap (Huk) movement.
Who replaced Ramon Magsaysay?
Ramon Magsaysay
| His Excellency Ramon Magsaysay | |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Preceded by | Elpidio Quirino |
| Succeeded by | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Secretary of National Defense |
When did the Germans take Smolensk?
1941
It was fought around the city of Smolensk between 10 July and 10 September 1941, about 400 km (250 mi) west of Moscow. The Ostheer had advanced 500 km (310 mi) into the USSR in the 18 days after the invasion on 22 June 1941….Battle of Smolensk (1941)
| Battle of Smolensk (1941) First Battle of Smolensk | |
|---|---|
| Germany | Soviet Union |
| Commanders and leaders |
Did Polish investigators find explosives in Smolensk plane crash site?
The Polish commission responsible for the re-investigation of the Smolensk plane crash said on Tuesday it had found traces of explosives on the wreckage of the aircraft and on the body of one of the victims.
Who is Andrzej Karweta?
Andrzej Karweta was born in Jeleń village (part of Jaworzno since 1977). In 1977 he started studies at the Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia and graduated in 1982, with the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade ( podporucznik marynarki ).
What is the rank of Admiral Karweta?
Andrzej Karweta (11 June 1958 – 10 April 2010) was rear admiral ( NATO code OF-7) of the Polish Navy and its commander-in-chief from November 2007 until his death in April 2010 in the Smolensk air crash. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of admiral ( NATO code OF-9).
What was the cause of the explosion in Smolensk?
Investigators say the ‘likely cause of the explosion was a thermobaric load’. The explosion then likely ‘set off a strong shockwave’ investigators said Monday. The claim comes on seventh anniversary of the crash in Smolensk, Russia. It killed President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others, mostly senior Polish statesmen.