Today in History

November 15

1928 - Fascist Grand Council becomes part of Italian constitution.

1935 - The Philippines becomes a self-governing commonwealth.

1961 - UN bans nuclear arms.

1976 - Syrian army takes control of Beirut, bringing a lull to the civil war in Lebanon.

1978 - 183 die as Icelandic Airlines charter flight crashes in Sri Lanka.

1985 - Britain and Ireland sign an accord on governing Northern Ireland. 1986 - UAE and Yugoslavia establish diplomatic ties at ambassador level. 2000 - Abu Dhabi Securities Market trading floor opens.

2006 - RTA announces toll system on Shaikh Zayed Road and Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai.