Wednesday, August 27, 2014

27 August - History and Importance of the Day

Moldova National Day


479 BC - Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan commander of the Greek army in the Battle of Plataea.

1610 - Polish King Wladyslaw crowned king of Russia

1689 - The Treaty of Nerchinsk was signed by Russia and the Qing empire.

1789 - French National Assembly issued "Declaration of Rights of Man & Citizen"

1828 - Uruguay gained independence during Brazil-Argentina peace talks

1991 - Moldova adopted the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union.

2008 - Barack Obama became the first African-American to be nominated by a major political party for President of the United States

Barack Obma's Nomination Acceptance Speech in the Democratic Party National Convention
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Historical Events on 27 August - Video
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