History: July 23 (#2)

History: July 23 (#2)
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July 23, 1992 Abkhazia declares independence from Georgia.

Commentary

Commentary

On July 23, in the year 1992: Abkhazia declares independence from Georgia. Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region on the coast of th e Black Sea. Why July 23, 1992 matters: Abkhazia declares independence from Georgia. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: July 23, 1992 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Abkhazia declares independence from Georgia. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(country) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)