History: December 2 (#2)

History: December 2 (#2)
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December 2, 1971 Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm al-Quwain form the United Arab Emirates.

Commentary

Commentary

On December 2, in the year 1971: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm al-Quwain form the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Why December 2, 1971 matters: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm al-Quwain form the United Arab Emirates. 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: December 2, 1971 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm al-Quwain form the United Arab Emirates. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)