Here is what happened in the history today.
First and only Olympic cricket match begins in Paris; England vs France.
(Photograph:WION)
Afghanistan Gains Independence From the UK after nearly 100 years.
Iran Prime Minister Mosaddegh is overthrown in coup orchestrated by UK and the US.
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is briefly ousted in coup by opponents.
Operation Iraqi Freedom ends as the last of US combat teams departs Iraq.
