THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026
301-San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus 1650-Oliver Cromwell's English New Model Army defeats a Scottish force in a surprise attack at the Battle of Dunbar 1783-The Treaty of Paris is signed in Paris, ending the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States of America 1791-The…
October 3, 2026 marked a significant day in the history of the world's smallest nation, San Marino. Established by Saint Marinus in 1650, this republic has persevered through centuries of tumultuous change.
The ancient republic experienced a major turning point in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. This accord formally concluded the American Revolutionary War between Britain and the nascent United States, heralding a new era of international relations.
The 19th century witnessed further milestones. The French Constitution of 1791 redefined France as a constitutional monarchy, a shift that echoed throughout continental Europe. Meanwhile, Britain's strategic expansionism led to the annexation of the Boer Republic of South Africa in 1900, following General Lord Roberts' decree.
The 20th century was a period of global conflict and cooperation. World War II, which erupted in 1939 after Germany's invasion of Poland, saw Britain declaring war on Germany in solidarity. France, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada quickly joined the Allied cause, demonstrating the interconnectedness of nations in wartime.
In the latter half of the century, the world witnessed the horrors of the Holocaust, with Anne Frank, a 15-year-old diarist, among the many victims. Her poignant account of life in hiding during World War II remains a powerful testament to human resilience and suffering.
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- THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 koreatimes.co.kr
