2014 Event Vladimir Putin visits Crimea today for the first time since annexing the region; the visit coincides with a holiday celebrating the U.S.S.R. victory in the Second World War 2014 Event Vladimir Putin ratifies laws today annexing Crimea, defying sanction threats by the U.S. and the E.U. 1936 Event Italy takes Addis Abba, annexing Absynnia (Ethiopia) 1845 Event President Tyler signs a resolution annexing the Republic of Texas
