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Gulf of Tonkin incident

Took place on August 2, 1964

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The 63rd anniversary falls on August 2, 2027, in 282 days.

The Gulf of Tonkin incident (Vietnamese: Sự kiện Vịnh Bắc Bộ) refers to a naval confrontation in the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of North Vietnam, which led to the United States engaging more directly in the Vietnam War.

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