05/23/1951
China (People`s Republic of) – Tibet was “peacefully liberated” when representatives of the Dalai Lama signed an agreement with the Beijing government accepting Chinese rule in return for a promise of greater autonomy.

05/24/1993
Eritrea – Independence from Ethiopia

05/24/1984
Philippines – Urban Terrorism Begins

05/25/1946
Jordan – Independence Day

05/25/1990
Spain – Sevillano Died (GRAPO Member) after a prolonged hunger strike.

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