Things have never been more like the way they are today in history. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Treaty of Lisbon came into force
The Treaty of Lisbon, which amended the two treaties, the Maastricht Treaty and the Treaty of Rome that form the constitutional basis of the European Union came into force in 2009, after being signed by 13 countries in 2007.
French colony of Ubangi-Shari gained autonomy
The French colony of Ubangi-Shari, now known as the Central African Republic, gained autonomy from France in 1958. 2 years later, the country became independent and adopted its current name.
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Tehran Conference ended
The Tehran Conference between the US, the UK, and the Soviet Union ended with the three countries deciding to open up a second front against Germany in France, and the Soviet Union agreeing to declare war against Japan in 1943.
Nancy Astor became to the first woman to join the British House of Commons
Nancy Witcher Langhorne also known as Nancy Astor became the first woman to join the British House of Commons in 1919.
1918 Kingdom of Iceland established
The Kingdom of Iceland was established with the signing of the Act of Union with Denmark. The act recognized Iceland as a sovereign state under a common monarch with Denmark, and the Kingdom lasted until 1944 when a national referendum created the Republic of Iceland.
