History: December 23 (#4)

History: December 23 (#4)
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December 23, 2007 An agreement is made for the Kingdom of Nepal to be abolished and the country to become a federal republic with the Prime Minister becoming head of state.

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Commentary

On December 23, in the year 2007: An agreement is made for the Kingdom of Nepal to be abolished and the country to become a federal republic with the Prime Minister becoming head of state. The position of the Prime Minister of Nepal in modern form was called by different names at different times of Nepalese history.

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Why December 23, 2007 matters: An agreement is made for the Kingdom of Nepal to be abolished and the country to become a federal republic with the Prime Minister becoming head of state. 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.

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Historical context: December 23, 2007 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution ha s connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: An agreement is made for the Kingdom of Nepal to be abolished and the country to become a federal republic with the Prime Minister becoming head of state. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prime_ministers_of_Nepal (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)