24 August 1991 August 23, 2012 Author: Staff The Ukraine declares itself independent from the Soviet Union. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Adversity is the diamond dust that heaven polishes its jewels with. large sailing ship moving onward" Leighton — Click here for more from Leighton Related posts: 15 June 1752 19 September 1991 12 November 1991 17 January 1991 29 January 1991 21 May 1991 2 August 1939 24 August 79 Categories: History Tags: 1991, 24 August