In October 1973, many members of OPEC placed an oil embargo on the United States, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom due to their support for Israel in what Middle Eastern conflict?

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1. In October 1973, many members of OPEC placed an oil embargo on the United States, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom due to their support for Israel in what Middle Eastern conflict?