Date : 1903-November-06
Country/Region : Panama
Panamanians rose against the Colombian government and declared an independent Republic of Panama. Then, they established a provisional government junta. After Panama declared its independence from Colombia, the United States recognized Panama on November 6, 1903.
Category : Politics
1991-Jul-10 Boris Yeltsin was sworn in as the first elected President of Russia
1921-Jul-01 The Communist Party of China (CPC) was formed, and Chen Duxiu was elected its leader
1956-Mar-03 Dutch swimmer Cockie Gastelaars broke two decades' world record for 100m freestyle
1767-Dec-28 King Taksin was crowned King of Thailand (Siam)
1973-Oct-20 Queen Elizabeth II opened the Sydney Opera House
1990-Jan-03 Panamanian dictator Noriega surrendered to the United States
1974-Jan-02 President Richard Nixon signed the national speed limit into law
1964-Jun-12 Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison
2002-Jan-02 The Legislative Assembly appointed Eduardo Duhalde as interim President of Argentina
1876-Mar-07 Innovation of the telephone
1945-Oct-24 The United Nations was officially established
1945-Dec-27 International Monetary Fund was formally established by 29 member countries
1932-Dec-27 Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City
1999-Jan-01 The Euro became the official currency in 11 European countries
1940-May-10 Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister, replacing Neville Chamberlain
