August 22, 1910Japan annexes Korea following five years as a protectorate and rules for the next 35 years.

August 23, 1975In Laos, communists take over the administration of Vientiane.

August 24, 1511Alfonso dAlbuquerque from Portugal conquers the Malacca Sultanate after a 40-day war. Sultan Mahmud Syah manages to escape to Kampar, Riau.

August 25, 1912The China Nationalist Party or Kuomintang is established by Sung Chiao Jen and Sun Yat Sen. It is