Barbados becomes a republic, officially removing Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as the country's first President, marking the transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic.
In History, Today on December 1
Today we explore events from the year 800 to the year 2021. Events span the globe, from the countries of Switzerland, Iceland, England, Portugal, United States, Japan, Soviet Union, France, Brazil, United Kingdom, China, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Kingdom of Hungary (modern-day Hungary), Barbados, Pakistan, Papal States, Honduras, Mexico.