Today in history: Establishment of American capital, Kenyan independence, and more
| Updated: Dec 12, 2020, 09:09 AM IST
Here's what happened today in history
1800
Washington DC is established as capital of the USA
(Photograph:WION)
Capital of India is shifted from Calcutta to Delhi
Capital of India is shifted from Calcutta to Delhi
(Photograph:WION)
1915
Chinese President Yuwan Xi Ki re-instates monarchy
(Photograph:WION)
1963
Kenya declares its independence from the UK
(Photograph:WION)
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2012
North Korea launches its first satellite, Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3