On this day in history - Today, December, 28

Today in History

• 2007 Nepal abolishes monarchy

  The amendment to the Nepalese constitution that declared the country a federal republic was passed b

• 1972 Kim il Sung becomes first president of North Korea

  Kim Il-sung became the first and only president of North Korea under an amended constitution. He was

• 1968 Israel raid on Beirut Airport

  The Israeli Defence Forces mounted a special operation, also known as Operation Gift, on Beirut Airp

• 1885 Indian National Congress founded

  The party is one of the two main political parties in India. Created by the members of the Theosophi

• 1836 South Australia becomes a British colony

  The central southern state of Australia was first established as a province in 1834 by the British P