1973 ⟶ Soviet Union Boycotts Soccer Match in Chile

The Soviet Union announces that, because of its opposition t...

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🤝 Soviet Union Establishes Diplomatic Relations with Indonesia

Soviet Union establishes diplomatic relations with Indonesia through an exchange of telegrams between Indonesian Vice-president, Mohammad Hatta and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrey Vyshinsky.⟶

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🤝 Soviet Union and China Sign Mutual Defense Pact

The Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China sign a pact of mutual defense.⟶

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🗳️ Salvador Allende Elected President of Chile

Salvador Allende becomes president of Chile after being confirmed by the Chilean congress.⟶

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⚽ Soviet Union Boycotts Soccer Match in Chile

The Soviet Union announces that, because of its opposition to the recent overthrow of the government of Chilean President Salvador Allende, it will not play a World Cup Soccer match against the Chilean team if the match is held in Santiago.⟶

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🏅 US and Allies Boycott Moscow Olympics

The United States and its allies boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics (July 15 – August 3) in Moscow.⟶

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💥 Soviet Union Officially Dissolved

The Council of the Republics of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dissolves the Soviet Union. The United States became the world's only superpower.⟶

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