dec 25, 1991 - Gorbachev resigned and Collapse of Soviet Union
Description:
He resigned as President of the Soviet Union, acknowledging the collapse of the USSR after months of republics declaring independence. The next day, the Soviet Union ended after 70 years of communist rule. This marked the definitive end of the Cold War and the United States becoming the sole global superpower.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 25, 1991
Now
~ 33 years ago