VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > F. The Middle East and North Africa, 1914–1945 > 2. The Middle East > g. Palestine > 1931, July 14
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1931, July 14
 
Appointment of Sir Arthur Wauchope as high commissioner.  1
 
1932
 
The first Maccabiah Games (often described as the Jewish Olympics), which have since become the most important events in the Israeli sports calendar.  2
 
1933–36
 
Peak of Jewish immigration to Palestine. In these three years, 166,000 Jews entered Palestine. By 1936, the total Jewish population was approximately 400,000, 30 percent of the general population.  3
 
1933
 
Production of Oded the Wanderer, the first Hebrew feature film shot in Palestine.  4
The construction of modern harbor facilities at Haifa was completed.  5
 
Oct
 
Anti-British rioting by Arabs in Jaffa spread to other towns. British troops quickly put down the protests and occupied several towns.  6
 
Dec
 
Jewish protests against restrictions on immigration, following the rise of anti-Semitism in Germany and the flight of thousands of Jews.  7
 
 
 
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