A political assassination, the founding of an important political party, and the birth of an American singer songwriter.
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The first attempt at a groundbreaking surgery, a day of mourning for the LGBTQI community, and the birth of a martial arts star.
We’ve got the birth of the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” a mysterious hijacking and the premiere of an iconic romantic movie.
The fall of a dictator, a South American country’s independence and the death of a football icon.
The sudden killing of a murderer, a sensational archeological discovery and the death of one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music.
The hijacking of a plane, the first woman to lead an African country and the birth of a pop icon.
A shocking political assassination, a middle-eastern country gaining its independence, and the election of the most powerful woman of the 2000s.
November 25 – December 1, 2024
A revolutionary invention, the end of a war and the birth of an Icelandic singer.
The most important trials of the past century, a fire ravaging a grand British castle, and the birthday of an actress from Long Beach.
A historic visit in Israel, one of the most famous speeches in American history and the downfall of a German R&B duo.
A Swiss hero, a shocking mass suicide and one of the most famous basilica.
The birth of a major Hollywood figure, the start of a revolution and the crowning of a queen.
The foundation of a major UN agency, the election of a female Prime Minister and the opening of a famous Broadway musical.
A terrorist attack, a very powerful man’s rise to power, and the birthday of a famous Italian stylist.
November 18 – November 24, 2024
What happened on November 14 in world history? Here are 4 events worth remembering: See them above in our 57-second video, and below for more details! The BBC begins radio broadcasting The launch of the British Broadcasting Corporation’s radio service marked the beginning of modern public broadcasting in the United Kingdom, with the BBC establishing […]
Terror attacks in Paris, a deadly eruption in Colombian and the birthday of Caryn Elaine Johnson.
The closing of the U.S. busiest immigrant processing station, the crowning of a new emperor in Japan and the birthday of the “Godfather of Grunge.”
The end of the Great War, the death of a prominent Palestinian figure and the birthday of an Academy Award-winning actor.
The first introduction of a well-known operating system, a diplomatic incident and the arrival of the Muppets.
Breaking down the “Wall of Shame,” the youngest World Chess Champion and the first issue of an iconic rock magazine.
A devastating typhoon, the election of a controversial U.S. president and a groundbreaking discovery.
November 11 – November 17, 2024
The alleged death of two famous outlaws, an iconic museum opens its doors and a French DJ is born.
The death of a Russian composer, a helicopter crash and the birth of a star.
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The birth of a Scottish actress, a first lunar satellite and a revolution in the smartphone market.
A historical presidential election, a political assassination and a surprising discovery in Egypt.
The first living creature to leave earth, the birth of a fashion icon, and a historical film release.
The crowning of an emperor, a political assassination and the trial test of a giant wooden airplane.
The unveiling of an iconic masterpiece, a treaty that reshapes Europe, and the birthday of a Chili Pepper.
November 4 – November 10, 2024
Updated October 31, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two Sikh security guards on this day in 1984. Who was Indira Gandhi? Indira Gandhi was an Indian politician and the first woman to serve as the Prime Minister of India. She held the office of Prime Minister from 1966 […]
Updated Oct. 30, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. The Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman took place in Kinshasa, Zaire on this day in 1974. What was “The Rumble in the Jungle”? “The Rumble in the Jungle” was a historic heavyweight boxing match that took place on October 30, 1974, […]
Updated Oct. 29, 2024 at 12:20 p.m. The New York Stock Exchange crashed in what was later dubbed “Black Tuesday”, beginning the Great Depression, on this day in 1928. What led to Black Tuesday? The Crash of 1929 was the result of a complex set of factors, including excessive speculation in the stock market, overvalued […]
Updated Oct. 28, 2024 at 12:40 p.m. Italian fascists led by Benito Mussolini marched on Rome and took over the Italian government on this day in 1922. Who was Benito Mussolini? Benito Mussolini, known as “Il Duce,” was an Italian politician and the founder of Italian fascism. He played a central role in organizing and […]
Updated Oct. 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. On this day in 2010, Mount Merapi in Indonesia began a month-long series of violent eruptions that killed 353 people and caused the evacuation of another 350,000 people What caused the violent eruptions of Mount Merupi in 2010? The eruptions of Mount Merapi in 2010 were primarily driven […]
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October 28 – November 3, 2024
Updated Oct. 24, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Salvador Allende was elected President of Chile on this day in 1970. How was Salvador Allende elected? In the presidential election held on September 4, 1970, Salvador Allende ran as the candidate of the Unidad Popular (Popular Unity) coalition, which was a coalition of left-wing and socialist parties. […]