British Labour Party founded

British Labour Party founded

February 15, 2010 05:00:00 am

On February 15, 1906, the British Labour Party was organized. By the 1920’s, Labour had surpassed the Liberal Party to become the primary opposition to the Conservative Party in Great Britain. Today, the government is controlled by Labour, headed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

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Iraq negotiated independence from Britain under treaty

On December 14, 1927, Iraqi and British officials agreed to a new treaty under which Britain would recognize the independence of Iraq and promised to support its admission into the League of Nations in 1932. In return, Iraq granted the British three new airbases in Iraq and agreed that British officers should train the Iraqi army. Learn more about Iraq's history with Britain.

Alabama admitted as 22nd state

On December 14, 1819, Alabama was admitted to the United States of America as the twenty-second state. Read the Constitution of Alabama and learn more about the history of the state.