In a August 1but from 1975, 50 years ago, representatives of 35 states of Europe and America sign in the capital of Finland the “Helsinki Act” by which the Conference for Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) is created. Signatory countries undertake to guarantee peaceful coexistence and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, while agreed by technical cooperation. In 1995 he would change his name for the current of Osce.
Other ephemeris
1498.- Christopher Columbus Avista the first mainland of the American continent, which will then be called Venezuela.
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1774.- The English theologian, chemist and author Joseph Priestley Discover the oxygen isolating it In his gaseous state.
1831.- Inauguration of London bridge.
1834.- Slavery abolition In all territories dependent on Great Britain.
1914.- World War I: Germany declares war to Russiainvades Luxembourg and presents an ultimatum to Belgium. France Order general mobilization.
1920.- Gandhi launches your campaign of “civil disobedience” in the India.
1927.- Several units of Army They rebel in Nantchang (Chinese province of Kiangsi), which is commemorated annually as the foundation of the Popular Army either Chinese red.
1944.- II World War: Antinazi insurrection generalized in Warsawwhich lasted 63 days and was suffocated by the Germans (200,000 dead).
1966.- The lieutenant Yakubu Gowon take the power of Nigeria After a coup d’etat.
1984.- Start in Uruguay The liberation of Tupamaros prisoners guerrillasafter agreeing the military government and political groups.
1994.- The German president, Roman Herzogask the victims of the Nazism in Warsaw.
1999.- The Free Trade Agreement between Chili and Mexico.
2003.- French actress dies Marie Trintignantafter several days in a coma, as a result of the blows that his partner gave him the singer Bertrand Cantat.
2004.- A fire Cause 365 dead in the mall Ycuá Bolañosin Assumptionwhose doors were closed to avoid looting.
2013.- The CIA Technician Edward Snowdenclaimed by the United States Justice For revealing state security secrets, receives temporary asylum in Russia.
2017.- Venezuelan opponents Leopoldo López and Antonio Ledezma They are held in the military prison of Green bouquet.
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2023.- The Board of Myanmar announces a partial pardon to the former leader Aung San Suu Kyiin prison since 2021.
.- The US former president Donald Trump is charged with efforts to reverse the result of 2020 elections.
2024.- USA and Russiawith the mediation of Türkiyethey make the greatest exchange of prisoners from the Cold war.
Births
1819.- Herman MelvilleAmerican writer author of “Moby Dick”.
1910.- Gerda TaroGerman, pioneer of photojournalism of war.
1936.- Yves Saint LaurentFrench designer.
1965.- Sam MendesBritish filmmaker.
1973.- Eduardo NoriegaSpanish actor.
1976.- Iván DuquePresident of Colombia.
Deaths
30 AC– Marco AntonioRoman military and politician.
1464.- Cosimo de Medicifounder of the Medici dynasty.
1714.- Ana Estuardofirst queen of Great Britain.
2005.- King Fahd of Saudi Arabia.
2009.- Aquino heartPresident of the Philippines.
2018.- Celeste RodriguesPortuguese fadist.
2020.- Wilford BrimleyAmerican actor.
2022.- Emilio OntiverosSpanish economist.
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