March 15, 2004
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:11 amMarch 15, 2004
Voting takes place in the Russian presidential election. Incumbent Vladimir Putin wins by a large majority. The election is widely criticised by external observers who said Russian state television was very biased towards Putin during the campaign.
The National People's Congress of China changes the constitution to protect private property, in order to stop state officials from requisitioning property and private possessions.
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) wins the Spanish Legislative elections. The outgoing government's support for the US-led invasion of Iraq was cited as a major factor leading to the Socialists' 43% plurality.
Voting takes place in the Russian presidential election. Incumbent Vladimir Putin wins by a large majority. The election is widely criticised by external observers who said Russian state television was very biased towards Putin during the campaign.
The National People's Congress of China changes the constitution to protect private property, in order to stop state officials from requisitioning property and private possessions.
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) wins the Spanish Legislative elections. The outgoing government's support for the US-led invasion of Iraq was cited as a major factor leading to the Socialists' 43% plurality.