Historical eventDecember 261991

Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union

The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union meets and formally dissolves the Soviet Union, ending the Cold War.

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When
Thursday, December 26 199135 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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Dates: From 1991.

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The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union meets and formally dissolves the Soviet Union, ending the Cold War.

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December 26 1991 — 35 years ago, on a Thursday.

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