aug 19, 1919 - Afghaninstan declares independance
Description:
After holding off a series of attempts by the British to annex the country to protect its Indian Empire from Russia, Afghanistan declares its independence at the end of the Third Anglo-Afghan War with the signing of the Treaty of Rawalpindi.The US recognizes Afghanistan's independence within the following few years.
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Date:
aug 19, 1919
Now
~ 106 years ago