KUWAIT, Jan 23 (KUNA)
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1899 -- The British political resident in the Arabian Gulf signed a protection treaty with Kuwait's seventh ruler Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah.
1963 -- The election of the first legislative term was held for choosing the first Kuwaiti National Assembly in line with the Constitution, adopted on November 11, 1962.
1964 -- Temperature hit lowest-ever, reaching minus-four degree in Kuwait.
1971 -- National Assembly member Ali Thaniyan Al-Azina died.
1971 -- The election of the third legislative term was held, with 180 candidates competing.
1972 -- The late Amir, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, issued a decree au theorizing Kuwait Municipality to join the Arab Towns Organization.
2001 -- Dickson House Cultural Centre, a symbol of Kuwait's ancient history, was opened.
2008 -- The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) decided discount rate of 5.75 percent on trade bank securities annually.
2010 -- Kuwaiti rider Ali Al-Kharafi won gold at international equestrian tournament held in Sharja.
2011 -- Kuwait and Hungary signed agreement to bolster bilateral relations. (end) gta