Today in Kuwait's History : 20/06/2019

KUWAIT, June 20 (KUNA) -- 1955 -- Senior statesman Abdullah Al-Mullah Saleh passes away.
1961 -- Iraqi ruler Abdulkarim Qassem sends a cable to the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, raising allegations about Iraq's historic rights in Kuwaiti territory.
1962 -- The Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah inaugurates Al-Sabah Hospital. It was the first and most important hospital constructed by the Ministry of Health.
1985 -- Iran confiscates the Kuwaiti cargo ship 'Al-Muharag'.
2010 -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah issues decree establishing Kuwaiti companies to construct electricity and water plants.
2011 -- A.T. Kearney; a US-based global management consulting firm, ranks Kuwait in fifth place among the world most attractive emerging retail markets.
2012 -- Kuwaiti and French military officials sign a cooperation agreement.
2012 -- Constitutional Court issues a verdict nullifying calls for parliamentary elections in 2012 and restoring legitimacy to the dissolved 2009 parliament.
2013 -- Cabinet approves draft law calling on voters to elect their representatives on Thursday July 25, 2013 in compliance with verdict issued by the constitutional court. (end) gta