On this day in Europe - 01 December
1 December 2025
On this day in 1640, Portugal restores its independence from Spain.
On this day in 1918, Iceland becomes a sovereign state in the Danish kingdom.
On this day in 1990, French and British engineers meet in the middle of the Channel Tunnel during its construction.
On this day in 1991, Ukraine holds a referendum in which over 90% vote for independence from the Soviet Union.
On this day in 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon enters into force in the EU.
On this day in 1918, Iceland becomes a sovereign state in the Danish kingdom.
On this day in 1990, French and British engineers meet in the middle of the Channel Tunnel during its construction.
On this day in 1991, Ukraine holds a referendum in which over 90% vote for independence from the Soviet Union.
On this day in 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon enters into force in the EU.