May 23 in history: Establishment of Germany, annexation of Tibet and more
| Updated: May 23, 2020, 08:53 AM IST
From the establishment of Germany to the annexation of Tibet, we've got it all covered!
Let's dive in today's history.
1785
Benjamin Franklin announces invention of bifocal glasses.
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1915
World War I: Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering on the side of Allies.
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1949
Federal Republic of Germany is established.
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1951
China formally annexes Tibet as an autonomous region
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1984
Bachendri Pal becomes first Indian woman to climb Everest.