Historical eventNovember 131995

Mozambique

Mozambique becomes the first state to join the Commonwealth of Nations without having been part of the former British Empire.

In context

When
Monday, November 13 199531 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 1995.

What happened

Mozambique becomes the first state to join the Commonwealth of Nations without having been part of the former British Empire.

November 13 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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When did Mozambique happen?

November 13 1995 — 31 years ago, on a Monday.

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