24 August 1991 Posted on August 23, 2012 by Staff The Ukraine declares itself independent from the Soviet Union. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Try not to become a man of success but a man of value." Albert Einstein — Click here for more from Albert Einstein Related posts: 15 June 1752 19 September 1991 12 November 1991 17 January 1991 29 January 1991 21 May 1991 2 August 1939 24 August 79