Golda Meir is one of the key figures in the history of Israel and world politics.

According to a survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and published in January, 46% of adults worldwide hold antisemitic beliefs.

The birthday of Israeli civil aviation is considered to be September 28, 1948, when the first president of the state, Chaim Weizmann, arrived in Israel from Geneva on board a military aircraft, Douglas C-54 Skymaster, converted for civilian use.