1916 Diplomacy & Treaties Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 16 May Sykes-Picot Agreement Signed: On May 16, 1916, the Sykes-Picot Agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and France, with assent from Russia. The secret agreement outlined the division of the Ottoman Empire's territories in the Middle East into spheres of British and French influence, setting the stage for future geopolitical boundaries in the region. source: en.wikipedia.org
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