The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, later known as the Republic of Afghanistan, was the left-wing led Afghan state from 1978 to 1992. It was bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, by Iran to the west, by the Soviet Union to the north, and by China to the northeast. Established by the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) following the Saur Revolution in April 1978, it came to rely heavily on the Soviet Union for financial and military assistance and was therefore widely considered to be a Soviet satellite state. The PDPA's rise to power is seen as the beginning of the ongoing Afghan conflict, and the majority of the country's years in existence were marked by the Soviet–Afghan War.
Afghanistan President Babrak Karmal flees
The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, later known as the Republic of Afghanistan, was the left-wing led Afghan state from 1978 to 1992.
Historical Significance
The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, later known as the Republic of Afghanistan, was the left-wing led Afghan state from 1978 to 1992.
Events Before
'Nordu.net' is registered as the world's first domain name on the internet
This is a list of the oldest extant registered generic top-level domains used in the Domain Name System of the Internet. Until 1986, Domain Registration was limited to organizations with access to…
Israel's government confirms the resettlement of 10,000 Ethiopian Jews
Israel's government confirms the resettlement of 10,000 Ethiopian Jews
Baseball player Darryl Strawberry (22) weds Lisa Andrews
Baseball player Darryl Strawberry (22) weds Lisa Andrews
Charity single "We Are the World" recorded by supergroup USA for Africa (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, B
Charity single "We Are the World" recorded by supergroup USA for Africa (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and other pop stars)
South African President P. W. Botha offers to free Nelson Mandela if he denounces violence
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
Events After
60 bodies are recovered from the Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
60 bodies are recovered from the Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Aretha Louise Franklin ( ə-REE-thə; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist.
Astronomers at the University of California witness the first observation of the birth of a galaxy
Astronomers at the University of California witness the first observation of the birth of a galaxy
Opera impresario Sir Rudolf Bing (85) weds Carroll Douglass (45); annulled in September, 1989
Opera impresario Sir Rudolf Bing (85) weds Carroll Douglass (45); annulled in September, 1989
Pennsylvania politician R. Budd Dwyer shoots and kills himself at a press conference on live national television, sparki
Pennsylvania politician R. Budd Dwyer shoots and kills himself at a press conference on live national television, sparking debate about the boundaries of journalism
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Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall falls as East Germany opens its borders, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the beginning of German reunification.
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Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
The Space Shuttle Challenger breaks apart 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven crew members in one of the most devastating disasters in space exploration history.
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The "Epic in Miami," played in 85°F heat, sees the San Diego Chargers defeat the Miami Dolphins 41-38 in overtime in the
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Bill Veeck dies
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 20, 1986?
- The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, later known as the Republic of Afghanistan, was the left-wing led Afghan state from 1978 to 1992. It was bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, by Iran to the west, by the Soviet Union to the north, and by China to the northeast. Established by the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) following the Saur Revolution in April 1978, it came to rely heavily on the Soviet Union for financial and military assistance and was therefore widely considered to be a Soviet satellite state.
- Why is Afghanistan President Babrak Karmal flees significant?
- The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, later known as the Republic of Afghanistan, was the left-wing led Afghan state from 1978 to 1992.