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1869 – Denmark cedes the Nicobar Islands to the United Kingdom. 1895 – After China loses the First Sino-Japanese War, China is forced to concede Formosa (now called Taiwan) to Japan. 1898 – With the end of the Spanish–American War, Spain cedes the Philippines to the United States. The Sultanate of Sulu is annexed.
Several Danish-American succession talks had been made since 1870 due to a rising number of riots and unrest from the poorer English-speaking population. The Zahle Government (1914-1920) held a heavily boycotted election for Danish mainland constituencies, which produced a minority for the sale of the islands.
1962 — The Federation of South Arabia is created. 1963 — The Protectorate of South Arabia is created. 1963 — Pakistan cedes claimed areas of Kashmir to the People's Republic of China. 1963 September 16 — Singapore, British North Borneo (renamed Sabah), Sarawak and Malaya join to form Malaysia; 1965 August 9 — Singapore withdraws from ...
Mandates under South African administration (1915–1990) The South-West Africa mandate was governed by the Union of South Africa, that itself a colony that gradually increased its independence in 1910, 1931 and 1961. Danish Empire (1620–1979/present) Danish India (1620–1869) Danish Gold Coast (1658–1850) Danish colonization of the Americas:
German South West Africa – 210,000 German New Guinea – 188,000 Kiaochow – 60,000 German Solomon Islands – 50,000 German Samoa – 37,000 Caroline Islands – 36,000 Micronesia – 15,000 Marshall Islands – 15,000 Palau – 4,000; Neutral Moresnet – 3,000 Mariana Islands – 2,500 Nauru – 1,500
→ United States – United States of America Capital: Washington, D.C. Widely recognized state. The following are territories of the United States of America: → Alaska (District to August 24, 1912; Territory from August 24, 1912) → American Samoa (Territory) Arizona (Territory to February 14, 1912) → Bajo Nuevo Bank (Uninhabited territory)
1914 in South American sport (6 C) / 1914 disestablishments in South America (1 C) 1914 establishments in South America (6 C, 1 P) A. 1914 in Argentina (3 C, 2 P) B.
The history of South America is the study of the past, particularly the written record, oral histories, and traditions, passed down from generation to generation on the continent of South America. The continent continues to be home to indigenous peoples, some of whom built high civilizations prior to the arrival of Europeans in the late 1400s ...