August 27, 1991 Moldova (Moldavia) declares independence from the USSR. Throughout its history, this East European country has been colonized by several countries, including Ukraine, Russia, and Rumania.

August 28, 1990 Iraq declares occupied Kuwait the 19th province of Iraq, renames Kuwait City Kadhima, and creates a new district named after President Saddam Hussein. A puppet regime under Alaa Hussein is set up. Alaa Hussein was convicted of