11 November: What Happened On This Day
The constitution, Kuwait's first co-op in Kaifan, and a record downpour.
In Kuwait
1962 — Kuwait’s Constitution Is Issued
Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah issued Kuwait’s constitution: five chapters and 183 articles setting out the state and its system of government, the foundations of society, public rights and duties, and the powers of the state.
1962 — Kuwait’s First Co-op
The Kaifan Cooperative Society was registered, the first co-operative society in Kuwait.
1997 — A Record Downpour
A record 65 mm of rain fell in a short space of time. Six people died, more than 100 traffic accidents were reported, and air traffic was halted.
2003 — Qadsia Take the League
Qadsia were crowned champions of the Martyr Fahad Al-Ahmad football league after a 1-1 draw with Al-Nasr in the deciding match.
2013 — Broadcaster Ahmad Abdulaal Dies
Ahmad Abdulaal, one of the broadcasters who helped found Kuwait Radio, died aged 81.
Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), On This Day in Kuwait, 11 November, and its Arabic edition.
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