19 août 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.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
19 août 1919
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 105 ans