KUWAIT, Sept 21 (KUNA)
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1985 -- Authorities started recording census of the local population as a prelude to issuing civil identification cards that include personal details.
1996 -- Kuwait Grand Mosque's library opened its doors to the public, providing a cultural and educational outlet for communities.
2002 -- Fawzi Dahash clinched a bronze medal in the 400 meters sprint at a tourney in Spain.
2003 -- Ali Al-Zankawi won Kuwait's first Asian Athletics Championship's gold medal in the hammer throw at the games held in Manila, Philippines.
2003 -- Flight Lt. Abdullah Al-Ali, 33, was killed in crash of a Kuwait Air Force F-18 jet while on a training mission.
2003 -- Youngster Abdulwahab Al-Saeedi won a gold medal in epee fencing at the North Atlanta Fencing Center opening competition in the US city.
2008 -- Arabi Sports Clubs crowned champion of Kuwait's Super Cup.
2011 -- First school specialized in learning difficulties opened in Kuwait.
2013 -- Kuwait officially receives chairmanship of the Far East Group in FAO for the 5th time succeeding Iran.
2016 -- Kuwait Oil Tankers Company wins an award for preparation and graduation of maritime leaders at the Maracad Expo& Conference 2016 in Dubai.
2017 -- KFAED signs a loan agreement worth USD 13.6 million to finance and expand a hospital.
2017 -- Hamad Mubarak Al-Ayyar, former MP and Minister of Social Affairs and Labor passes away at tyhe age of 85. (end) tg