Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville.

The Treaty of Seville, also known as the Treaty of Seville of 1729, was an international agreement signed on November 9, 1729, in the Spanish city of Seville. This treaty was primarily a diplomatic settlement between the European powers of Spain, France, Great Britain, and the Dutch Republic. It aimed to resolve a number of conflicts and territorial disputes, particularly in the Caribbean and North America, that had arisen as a result of the War of the Quadruple Alliance (1718-1720).

Conflict Resolution: The treaty was primarily a peace treaty, aiming to end the hostilities that had been ongoing as part of the broader War of the Quadruple Alliance. The war had primarily pitted Spain and France against a coalition of Great Britain, the Dutch Republic, and the Holy Roman Empire.

Territorial Adjustments: The Treaty of Seville involved territorial adjustments, with some colonial possessions changing hands. For example, Britain agreed to return some of the territories it had captured during the war, such as Gibraltar, Menorca, and Florida, to Spain. However, Britain was allowed to retain its rights to the lucrative slave trade in the region.

Commercial Agreements: The treaty also addressed various commercial and trade matters, including the regulation of commerce in the Caribbean and the Americas. It aimed to promote peaceful trade and economic relations between the signatory powers.

Guarantees and Provisions: The treaty contained provisions to maintain the balance of power in Europe and to ensure the security of the Spanish throne under the Bourbon dynasty. It also guaranteed the rights of the Spanish monarchy to the Italian territories of Naples, Milan, and Sicily.

Diplomatic Significance: The Treaty of Seville is significant in the history of international diplomacy as it marked a shift from the earlier anti-Spanish sentiment that had prevailed in Europe. It also showed the changing dynamics of power and alliances among European nations during the early 18th century.

The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

The NORAD computers and the Alternate National Military Command Center in Fort Ritchie, Maryland detected purported massive Soviet nuclear strike. After reviewing the raw data from satellites and checking the early-warning radars, the alert is cancelled.

Suicide bombers attack three hotels in Amman, Jordan, killing at least 60 people.

The chemical element darmstadtium is discovered.
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Cambodia gains independence from France.

Independence Day is a national holiday observed annually in Cambodia every 9 November. The date celebrates Cambodia’s Declaration of Independence from France on 9 November 1953. The site to celebrate the ceremony is at Independence Monument. The vital celebrations are held in the capital city, Phnom Penh although there are some celebrations in many provinces.

France started controlling Cambodia in 1863. After being colonized around 80 years, King Norodom Sihanouk began claiming dependence from France in 1949. In 1953, he was successful to gain full independence, and France agreed to decolonize the whole country. Due to this accomplishment, Cambodian citizens viewed him as “the father of independence, which depicts that he was the hero of the country. He made the country to develop rapidly.

Every year, Independence Day is a very special and happy day for the whole nation. It portrayed the Khmer success over colonization. It is celebrated in many places around the country, and the absolutely crucial one takes place at Independence Monument in Phnom Penh.

On that day, all the leaders and representatives of state organizations and public departments must participate and celebrate the formal ceremony in the morning. Usually the roads around the Independence Monument are closed to provide the space for the ceremony. The whole ceremony is broadcast on national television and radio. Other channels also broadcast it from the National TV. Therefore, the people around the country can watch it.

Every state palace is decorated with some slogans related to the independence of Cambodia, and the lights. At night, there is firework in the Chatomuk River located in front of the Royal Palace. Because it is the holiday, there are a lot of people going out to see that event in front of the Royal Palace and Chroy Changvar area, which is opposite to the Royal Palace.

Cambodia is givens independence from France.

A storm in the Great Lakes region destroys 19 ships and kills more than 250.