Historical eventNovember 251992

Federal Assembly (Czechoslovakia)

The Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia votes to split the country into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with effect from January 1, 1993.

In context

When
Wednesday, November 25 199234 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1990s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1992.

What happened

The Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia votes to split the country into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with effect from January 1, 1993.

November 25 through the years

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When did Federal Assembly (Czechoslovakia) happen?

November 25 1992 — 34 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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