On 17 August 1950, the fifth anniversary of his declaration of Indonesian independence, Sukarno proclaimed the Republic of Indonesia as a unitary state.
The Republic of Indonesia emerges as a unitary state Read more
As recently as two centuries ago, around 1 in 2 children died before reaching the end of puberty. Our ancestors were largely powerless against poverty, famine, and disease, and these calamities were especially devastating for children. Since then, child mortality has plummeted across the world. This dramatic decline has resulted from better nutrition, clean water, sanitation, neonatal healthcare, vaccinations, medicines, and reductions in poverty, conflicts, and famine.
Global child mortality rate plummets from a historical average of 48% to 27% in 1950 Read more
The document lays down the framework demarcating fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, rights, principles, and duties.
The Constitution of India becomes the supreme law of India Read more
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a style of traditional medicine based on more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice that includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (tui na), exercise (qigong), and dietary therapy.
Mao Zedong reintroduces Traditional Chinese Medicine into Chinese health care system Read more
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages.
The world’s nations adopt the Universal Declaration on Human Rights Read more
As a reaction to the growing self-government and independence movements, Denmark granted the Faroe Islands home-rule on 30 March 1948.
The Faroe Islands become a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark Read more
Following the Second World War, public pressure for independence increased in the British-ruled Colony of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. Independence was formally granted under the Ceylon Independence Act 1947 and full independence was finally achieved independence on 4 February 1948, with an amended constitution taking effect on the same date.
Ceylon gains independence from Great Britain Read more
On 4 January 1948 at 4.20 am, the nation became an independent republic, named the Union of Burma. Unlike most other former British colonies and overseas territories, it did not become a member of the Commonwealth.
Burma (now Myanmar) becomes an independent republic Read more
The long-awaited agreement ended 200 years of British rule and was hailed by Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi as “the noblest act of the British nation.”
India and Pakistan win independence Read more
On this day in 1947, the B.F. Goodrich Company of Akron, Ohio, announces it has developed a tubeless tire, a technological innovation that would make automobiles safer and more efficient.
B.F. Goodrich Co. announces development of tubeless tire Read more
