History: October 12 (#1)

History: October 12 (#1)
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October 12, 1999 The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from Georgia.

Commentary

Commentary

On October 12, in the year 1999: The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from Georgia. Georgia is a country in the Caucasus regio n on the coast of the Black Sea. Why October 12, 1999 matters: The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its 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: October 12, 1999 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from Georgia. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(country) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)