Key events in Afghanistan's history By robin_m@icsbangkok.com Jan 1, 1933 King Zahir Shah becomes King Period: Jan 1, 1933 to Jan 1, 1973 Afghanistan is a monarchy Jan 1, 1953 General Mohammed Daud becomes Prime Minister He turns to the Soviet Union for economic and miltary assistance. He introduces many social reforms, particularly for women. Jan 1, 1963 Daud forced to resign as PM
