Important Events in Afghanistan By 925855@isd624.org Jan 1, 1919 Emir Amanullah Khan declares independence from British Influence Jan 1, 1933 Zahir Shah becomes king Jun 3, 1979 Soviet Army invades and props up communist government Jan 1, 1980 Babrak Karmal installed as leader, backed by soviet troops Jan 1, 1998 US launches missle strikes at suspected bases of militant Osama bin Laden Sep 1, 2005 Afghans vote in first parliamentary elections in more than 30 years Oct 1, 2015 US leads a bombing on Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks
