1979    Soviet war in Afghanistan: Soviet forces occupy Kabul, the Afghan capital.

1979    Soviet Union invades Afghanistan

1983    Soviet war in Afghanistan: The United Nations General Assembly passes United Nations Resolution 37/37, stating that Soviet Union forces should withdraw from Afghanistan.

1988    Soviet war in Afghanistan: After more than eight years of fighting, the Red Army begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan.

1989    Soviet war in Afghanistan: The last Soviet armoured column leaves Kabul.