Politics and Government Stories
Elections, treaties, laws and the work of governments, one date at a time. Each story sticks to what is documented and lists its sources.
1991
1991 · Politics
The Belavezha Accords Challenge the Soviet Union's Existence
December 8, 19911991
1991 · Politics
Armenia votes for independence
September 21, 19911991
1991 · Politics
The Soviet Union recognizes the Baltic states’ independence
September 6, 19911991
1991 · Politics
Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated near Madras
May 21, 19911991
1991 · Politics
The Two Plus Four Treaty enters into force
March 15, 19911991
1991 · Politics
Enrique Bermúdez is killed in Managua
February 16, 19911990
1990 · Politics
Margaret Thatcher Leaves Downing Street
November 28, 19901990
1990 · Politics
East and West Germany reunify
October 3, 19901990
1990 · Politics
Gorbachev becomes president of the Soviet Union
March 15, 19901989
1989 · Politics
The Ceaușescus Are Tried and Executed
December 25, 19891989
1989 · Politics
Ceaușescu Flees Bucharest
December 22, 19891989
1989 · Politics