2015 Event Russia accuses the U.S. of potentially 'destabilizing' Ukraine by sending paratroopers to train reserve military forces; though a cease fire agreement between Ukrainian pro-government and Russian-backed rebel forces is in place, fighting continues 2014 Event The International Court of Justice at the U.N. agrees that Japanese whaling is conducted for commercial purposes, not scientific research; Japan accepts the order to cease all whaling activities in the Antarctic 2012 Event After a case of mad cow disease is reported in South Korea, retailers cease selling U.S. beef 2010 Event Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, Mahmoud Abbas communicates that Palestinians desire a 'comprehensive and just' peace agreement; he requests Israel cease its policy of building settlements in the West Bank 2006 Event U.N. cease fire takes effect in Lebanon 1992 Event Cease fire in Somalia begins 1991 Event U.N. Security Council issues formal cease fire with Iraq declaration 1991 Event Iraqi generals and General Schwarzkopf meet to discuss cease fire 1991 Event U.N. votes in favor of U.S. resolutions for cease fire with Iraq 1991 Event U.S. and allied forces grant Iraq a cease fire 1988 Event Cease fire between Iran and Iraq takes effect after 8 years of war 1988 Event Angola, Cuba and South Africa sign cease fire treaty 1971 Event Cease fire between India and Pakistan in Kashmir 1971 Event Egypt refuses to renew the Suez cease fire 1967 Birthday Jeff Cease, born in Nashville, guitarist, Black Crowes-Shake Your Money Maker 1963 Event Morocco and Algeria signs cease fire 1962 Event Pathet Lao breaks cease fire/conquerors Nam Tha Laos 1961 Event Old type, black and white notes cease to be legal tender 1956 Event Egypt and Israel agree to a cease fire 1951 Birthday Richard Chaves, born in Jacksonville, Florida, actor, Cease Fire, Predator 1949 Event Republic Indonesia proclaims cease fire 1948 Event Israel and Arabs agree to a cease fire 1948 Event Netherlands and Indonesia agree to a cease fire 1946 Event Netherlands and Indonesia sign cease fire 1946 Event Netherland and Indonesia sign cease fire 1944 Event Finland and Russia agree to cease fire 1944 Event King Michael of Romania ordered his forces to cease fire against Allies and dismissed the pro-Axis premier, Marshal Ion Antonescu 1943 Event General Castellano signs cease fire treaty in Sicily 1941 Event Cease fire of Joan of Arc, ends combat in Lebanon and Syria 1940 Event Finland-Russian cease fire signed, Finland gives up Karelische 1933 Event Bolivia and Paraguay sign weapon cease fire 1922 Event Turkey and Greece sign cease fire 1856 Event Hostilities in Russo-Turkish War cease 1848 Event Austria and Sardinia sign cease fire 1797 Event France and Austria signs cease fire 1796 Event Cease fire of Cherasco 1783 Event Hostilities cease in Revolutionary War 1684 Event Spain and Germany sign cease fire with France 1646 Event Spain and Netherlands signs temporary cease fire 1537 Event Resistant of Bomy: French/Dutch cease fire 1441 Event Holland and Hanzesteden sign cease fire treaty 1428 Event Jacoba of Bavaria signs cease fire with Philip the Good 1192 Event Sultan Saladin and king Richard the lion hearted sign cease fire