24 August 1991 Posted on August 23, 2012 by Staff The Ukraine declares itself independent from the Soviet Union. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Duties are not performed for duty's sake, but because their neglect would make the man uncomfortable. A man performs but one duty - the duty of contenting his spirit, the duty of making himself agreeable to himself." Mark Twain — Click here for more from Mark Twain 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