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1929 In Afghanistan
__NOTOC__ The following lists events that happened during 1929 in Afghanistan. The Afghan Civil War (1928–1929), Afghan Civil War continued from the previous year. Incumbents * Monarch – ** until 14 January – Amanullah Khan ** 14 January-17 January – Inayatullah Khan ** 17 January-16 October – Habibullāh Kalakāni ** starting 16 October – Mohammed Nadir Shah * Prime Minister of Afghanistan, Prime Minister – ** until January - Shir Ahmad ** January-1 November - Shir Giyan ** starting 1 November - Mohammad Hashim Khan January 7 In order to placate the Shinwaris, Amanullah issues a proclamation cancelling most of his reforms, such as the education of women, and the introduction of conscription and European dress, and also promises to appoint a council, including clergy, nobles, and officials, to assist him in revising the law, and in reviewing the decisions of the popular assembly. But his efforts are now too late to save him. When Bacha-i-Saqao resumes the offensive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929
This year marked the end of a period known in American history as the Roaring Twenties after the Wall Street Crash of 1929 ushered in a worldwide Great Depression. In the Americas, an agreement was brokered to end the Cristero War, a Catholic counter-revolution in Mexico. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, a British high court, ruled that Canadian women are persons in the '' Edwards v. Canada (Attorney General)'' case. The 1st Academy Awards for film were held in Los Angeles, while the Museum of Modern Art opened in New York City. The Peruvian Air Force was created. In Asia, the Republic of China and the Soviet Union engaged in a minor conflict after the Chinese seized full control of the Manchurian Chinese Eastern Railway, which ended with a resumption of joint administration. In the Soviet Union, General Secretary Joseph Stalin expelled Leon Trotsky and adopted a policy of collectivization. The Grand Trunk Express began service in India. Rioting between Muslim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
