24 August 1991 August 23, 2012 Author: Staff The Ukraine declares itself independent from the Soviet Union. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Remember that as a teenager you are at the last stage of your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you." Fran Lebowitz — Click here for more from Fran Lebowitz 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 Categories: History Tags: 1991, 24 August