Wednesday · Yom Revi'i
יום רביעי
7 Nisan 5729
Wednesday, March 26, 1969
Notable on 7 Nisan
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Opened
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem was officially opened on Mount Scopus (1925) with Lord Balfour and Chaim Weizmann in attendance.
Massacre at Clifford's Tower, York
Approximately 150 Jews besieged in Clifford's Tower, York, took their own lives rather than submit to forced baptism (1190).
Yehoshua Dispatched Spies to Jericho (Chabad Tradition)
According to Chabad tradition, Yehoshua dispatched two spies to scout Jericho three days before the crossing of the Jordan.
About 7 Nisan 5729
Wednesday, March 26, 1969 corresponds to 7 Nisan 5729 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.