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This month in our history

Notable events and developments from Commonwealth history

 

May 1975: Arnold Smith stands down as Secretary-General after 10 years
Release date: 11 May 2009
April 1978: Commonwealth ministerial meeting on the Common Fund
Release date: 6 April 2009
March 1977: Celebrating Commonwealth Day in Ghana
Release date: 6 March 2009
February 1976: ‘Ten Wise Men’ meet on the New International Economic Order
Release date: 6 February 2009
January 1971: Establishment of CFTC approved
Release date: 16 January 2009
December 1978: 30th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Release date: 1 December 2008
November 1974: Addressing the World Food Crisis
Release date: 1 November 2008
October 1966: Arnold Smith’s first official visit to Commonwealth Asia
Release date: 1 October 2008
September 1977: Project Group Meeting on Alternative Energy Resources, Barbados
Release date: 2 September 2008
August 1973: Commonwealth Youth Programme endorsed at Commonwealth Heads of Government
Release date: 1 August 2008

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