December 23

In 2015, a tragic bomb explosion rocked Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport, resulting in the death of a dedicated airport cleaner. Four days later, the Kurdistan Freedom Hawks announced their responsibility for this devastating attack, marking a significant moment in the ongoing issues of airport security and regional tensions.

In 2008, Guinea experienced a dramatic coup d'état just hours after the passing of President Lansana Conté, marking a significant turning point in the nation’s history.

In 2007, a landmark agreement was reached to transform Nepal from a monarchy into a federal republic, establishing the Prime Minister as the head of state. This pivotal shift marked a significant milestone in Nepal's political evolution, promoting democratic governance and federalism in the nation.

In 2005, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 217 tragically crashed while en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Aktau, Kazakhstan, over the Caspian Sea. The Antonov An-140 disaster claimed the lives of 23 individuals, marking a somber event in aviation history.

In 2003, a devastating explosion at the PetroChina Chuandongbei natural gas field in Kai County, Chongqing, China, results in the tragic loss of at least 234 lives. This incident highlights the critical safety concerns in the natural gas industry.

In 2002, a significant military event occurred when a U.S. MQ-1 Predator drone was shot down by an Iraqi MiG-25. This marked the first combat engagement between a drone and a conventional aircraft, highlighting the evolving dynamics of aerial warfare.

In 1990, Slovenia made history as 88.5% of its electorate voted in favor of independence from Yugoslavia in a landmark referendum, marking a crucial step in the nation's journey toward sovereignty. Discover the significance of this pivotal moment in Slovenia’s path to independence.

In 1986, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager made history as they successfully landed the Voyager at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This pioneering aircraft became the first to circumnavigate the globe non-stop without the need for aerial or ground refueling, marking a significant milestone in aviation achievements.

In 1984, Aeroflot Flight 3519 suffered an engine fire while en route and attempted an emergency landing at Krasnoyarsk International Airport. Tragically, the aircraft crashed during the landing attempt, resulting in the loss of 110 lives out of the 111 passengers and crew onboard.

"1979 – Soviet-Afghan War: Soviet Union troops seize control of Kabul, marking a pivotal moment in the Afghan capital's history."