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Destination Guide Vietnam

Operation Babylift

Operation Babylift was the name given to the mass evacuation of children from South Vietnam to the United States and other countries at the end of the Vietnam War (see also the Fall of Saigon), from April 3–26, 1975. By the final American flight out of South Vietnam, over 3,300 infants and children had been evacuated, although the actual number has been variously reported. Along with Operation New Life, over 110,000 refugees were evacuated from South Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War.

Located at 10.8439, 106.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Adoption history, Vietnamese refugees, 1975 in Vietnam, Evacuations, Battles and operations of the Vietnam War, Aerial operations and battles of the Vietnam War, Military operations of the Vietnam War, History of immigration to the United States, History of South Vietnam, Airlifts

Saigon Bridge

Saigon Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Saigon River, connecting Binh Thanh District and District 2, on Hanoi Highway. This bridge is one of the most important gateways for vehicles traveling from northern and central Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh City since it is the only bridge linking District 1 to the new downtown Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2. In 2008, there will be more connections between these two districts by Thu Thiem Bridge, Saigon River Tunnel.

Located at 10.7989, 106.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Transport in Ho Chi Minh City, Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, Road bridges in Vietnam, Bridges over the Saigon River, Bridges completed in 1961

Quan khu 7 Stadium

Army Stadium (also known as Stadium of Military Zone No. 7; Vietnamese: Sân vận động Quân khu 7) is a stadium on Hoang Van Thu street, Tan Binh District, near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City. It has a capacity of around 25,000 and is one of the largest stadiums in the city. This stadium was one of the venues of 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals, hosted by four South-East Asian countries, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The show has hosted several entertainment events.

Located at 10.8017, 106.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Football venues in Vietnam, AFC Asian Cup stadiums

Tomb of Lê Văn Duyệt

Tomb of Lê Văn Duyệt (Vietnamese: Lăng Tả quân Lê Văn Duyệt), also known as Tomb of the Marshal in Ba Chieu (Lăng Ông Bà Chiểu) is a Vietnamese tomb located in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The tomb was originally built for Marshal Lê Văn Duyệt and his wife but later became some other Nguyễn Dynasty's mandarins worship house.

Located at 10.8019, 106.697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, Tombs in Vietnam

1975 Tan Son Nhut C-5 accident

The Tan Son Nhut C-5 accident refers to the 4 April 1975 crash of Lockheed C-5A Galaxy serial number 68-0218 participating in Operation Babylift. The C-5 crashed on approach during an emergency landing at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam. The cause was ascribed to loss of flight control due to explosive decompression and structural failure. The accident marked the second operational loss and first fatal crash for the C-5 Galaxy fleet. It is also the deadliest accident involving a U.S.

Located at 10.8403, 106.698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Non-combat military accidents, Aviation accidents and incidents in Vietnam, Accidents and incidents involving United States Air Force aircraft, Accidents and incidents involving the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1975, 1975 in Vietnam, Decompression accidents and incidents, History of South Vietnam