History: November 28 (#3)

History: November 28 (#3)
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November 28, 1991 South Ossetia declares independence from Georgia.

Commentary

Commentary

On November 28, in the year 1991: South Ossetia declares independence from Georgia. Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region on the coast o f the Black Sea. Why November 28, 1991 matters: South Ossetia 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: November 28, 1991 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: South Ossetia declares independence from Georgia. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(country) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)