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Terrorist Osama bin Laden was killed on Sunday, May 1, 2011 (in Pakistani time, the killing happened around 2 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011).
Osama was killed by US troops on the ground in a 40-minute firefight commanded by President Obama. He was killed by a group of Navy SEALs (part of the Joint Special Operations Command - JSOC) and four men, including Osama, died in the attack. A woman, presumed to be one of Osama's wives, as also killed. No American was wounded or killed.
Osama was shot at least once in the head. He was later buried at in the North Arabian sea. President Obama ordered the attack after receiving intelligence of bin Laden's location in a compound in Pakistan. The US first received this intelligence in August 2010. Bin Laden was the mastermind of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and has been in hiding for nearly a decade.
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∙ 12y agoOsama bin Laden was born on March 10, 1957 and died on May 2, 2011. Osama bin Laden would have been 54 years old at the time of death or 54 years old today.
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∙ 8y agoOsama bin Laden was born on March 10, 1957.
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∙ 8y agoSaddam Hussein was born on April 28, 1937 and died on December 30, 2006. Saddam Hussein would have been 69 years old at the time of death or 78 years old today.
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∙ 12y agoOsama bin Laden was 54 years old at the time of his death.
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What associate of Saddam Hussein has a name that starts with T?
TARIQAZIZ
What followed shortly after Saddam Hussein's removal from power?
Free elections were held in Iraq.
How old is Princess Aisha bint Al Hussein?
Princess Raiyah bint Al Hussein is 25 years old (birthdate: February 9, 1986).
When did Taha Hussein die?
execution by hanging, Saddam was tried for crimes against humanity by an Iraqui court and sentenced to death by hanging, in Baghdad, Iraq. He was 69. He was president of Iraq from 1979 until April 2003 when he was captured by American troops. He was a ruthless dictator who ruled Iraq by terror, and fought two wars, one against Iran which finished in stalemate (1980/1988) and later, in 1990, invaded Kuwait, leading to the first Gulf War.
Who won in the war between Iraq and Kuwait?
Chuck Norris!But seriously, folks, The Gulf War ousted the tyrannical Saddam Hussein from leadership in Iraq, so I'd say... the coalition forces saved Kuwait.
How old was Saddam Hussein at death?
Saddam Hussein died on December 30, 2006 at the age of 69.
Is Saddam Hussein single?
No, Saddam Hussein is not single.
How old was Saddam Hussein?
When he died in 2006, he was 69 years old.
What is the birth name of Saddam Hussein?
Saddam Hussein's birth name is Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti.
Does Saddam Hussein have kids?
Yes, Saddam Hussein has 5 kids.
Was Saddam Hussein President of Afghanistan?
No, Saddam Hussein was the President of Iraq.
How many kids does Saddam Hussein have?
Saddam Hussein has 5 children
Does Saddam Hussein have children?
Yes, Saddam Hussein has 5 kids.
Who controlled the Iraqi government under Hussein?
Which "Hussein"? If you are referring to Saddam, Hussein is not his last name, but his father's name. (He is called Saddam Hussein as a shorthand for Saddam son of Hussein.) When Saddam was in power, he controlled every facet of the government.
What actors and actresses appeared in Uncle Saddam - 2000?
The cast of Uncle Saddam - 2000 includes: Saddam Hussein as himself Uday Hussein as Himself (eldest son of Saddam Hussein) Qusay Hussein as Himself (youngest son of Saddam Hussein) Wallace Langham as Narrator
What is Saddam Hussein's birthday?
Saddam Hussein was born on April 28, 1937.
What was Saddam Hussein's birthday?
Saddam Hussein was born 28 April 1937.
