Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Three interesting European dates in the 1990s

Three interesting dates:

On this day, July 1, 1990 The German Democratic Republic accepts the Deutsche Mark as its currency; later that year on October 3, German reunification was completed.

The following year, July 1, 1991 the Warsaw Pact was dissolved at a signing ceremony in the Polish capital. 

Closer to home: on July 1, 1999 the Scottish Parliament was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.



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