Timeline of the Commonwealth of Nations - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a timeline of the Commonwealth of Nations from the Balfour Declaration of 1926. Some regard the Balfour Declaration as the foundation of the modern Commonwealth. 1920s – 1930s – 1940s – 1950s – 1960s – 1970s – …
Our history | Commonwealth
WEBExplore the history of the Commonwealth using the interactive timeline. 2022. Gabon becomes the 55th country to join the Commonwealth in June 2022 after the country's application was approved by Heads of Government at the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Kigali, Rwanda.
History of the Commonwealth
WEBLearn about the rich history of the Commonwealth and how it has developed into the modern organisation of today.
Commonwealth | History, Members, Purpose, Countries, & Facts
WEB1 day ago · Formerly (1931–49): British Commonwealth of Nations. Date: 1931 - present. Areas Of Involvement: human rights. investment. culture. trade. Related People: Lionel George Curtis. Top Questions. What is the Commonwealth? Who is head of the Commonwealth? Who were the first members of the Commonwealth? What is the smallest Commonwealth country?
Profile: Commonwealth of Nations - Timeline - BBC News
WEBSep 26, 2014 · A chronology of key events in the history of The Commonwealth, from its inception in 1926 to the present
Commonwealth Chronology - Commonwealth Oral History Project
WEB21 October 1947 India and Pakistan begin the first Indo-Pakistani War, over Kashmir and Jammu. (The first armed conflict between two members of the Commonwealth). 25 November 1947 New Zealand passes the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act (1947) and becomes a member of the Commonwealth.
How the Commonwealth arose from a crumbling British Empire
WEBSep 12, 2022 · EXPLAINER. How the Commonwealth arose from a crumbling British Empire. Britain’s new king, Charles III, will take the reins of this organization composed of former colonies. But the royal...
WEBThe early years. In 1931 it was called the British Commonwealth of Nations, but in 1949 leaders decided to transform it into an organisation of ‘free and equal members’, and the modern Commonwealth was created. Ghana became a member in 1957.
History and Purpose of the Commonwealth of Nations
WEBJan 17, 2020 · Learn about the history and purpose of the British-led Commonwealth of Nations, which was founded in 1931.
History - Commonwealth
WEBHere’s a brief history of the Commonwealth: Origins and Formation: The roots of the Commonwealth can be traced back to the late 19th century when the British Empire was at its height.
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