Dec 31 in history: From naming of Canada's capital to Putin's ascension to power
| Updated: Dec 31, 2020, 03:44 PM IST
From naming of Canada's capital to Vladimir Putin's ascension to power in Russia, we have got it all covered for you. Have a look at what happened on December 31 -- in history.
James Bradley announces discovery of Earth's nutation rotation
James Bradley announces discovery of Earth's nutation rotation
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Ottawa is named the capital of Canada
Ottawa is named the capital of Canada
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Record 22,990 mm of rain falls in Cherrapunji, India
Record 22,990 mm of rain falls in Cherrapunji, India
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The first annual ball drop at Times Square
The first annual ball drop at Times Square
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Russia's President Boris Yeltsin resigns, Vladimir Putin takes over
Russia's President Boris Yeltsin resigns, Vladimir Putin takes over