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Today in Kuwait’s history

KUWAIT, 1900 -- A French vessel visited Kuwait in the era of the seventh ruler Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah. An officer on the ship took photos considered the first of Kuwait.

1967 -- Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed a decree supporting Arab countries' resources, of which were directly affected by Israeli aggression.

1968 -- The Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed decree to establish Kuwait's Military College. Studies began in November second with the first batch of officers graduating on May 1970.

1969 -- Kuwait Police Academy received first group of cadets.

1972 -- Kuwait Blind Association was established.

1993 -- Former Board Chairman of Kuwait Blind Association Hamad Al-Humaidi passed away at the age of 76.

2013 -- Mohammad Al-Khatib, a pioneer of the educational and theater movement in Kuwait, passed away at age of 92.

2017 -- Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and Mali signed a KD-9.5-million loan agreement to fund a water project in the West African country.

2021 -- Historian and media figure Marzouq Al-Shamlan passed away at the age of 94.

2021 -- Kuwaiti Director and pioneer in Kuwait's cinema movement Khaled Al-Sadiq Bastaki died at the age of 76 years old after extensive leading productions in Cinema and television, namely the film "Bas Ya Bahar" in 1972.

Source: Kuwait News Agency