The end of the first mission to Jupiter, the beginning of a Chinese dynasty and a shock retirement in the world of sports.
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The landmark court decision in the U.S., the death of one of the longest-reigning British monarchs and the first commercial flight of the Queen of the Skies.
The commercial debut of a supersonic airliner, the death of a prominent revolutionary figure and a historic papal visit.
A Chinese island becoming British, a breakthrough in a dramatic hostage crisis and a cinema first.
The death of a Prague Spring protestor, a one-time-only snowfall in the U.S. and a first for Japan in space.
The foundation of the City of Kings, a landmark diplomatic conference and the birth of a Japanese filmmaker.
The one of Japan’s deadliest earthquakes, the debut of a one-eyed cartoon character and an infamous sex scandal.
A first female head of state in Africa, the crowning of a Tsar and the opening of a famous Broadway musical.
The opening of a world-renowned museum, a miraculous emergency landing, and the birth of America’s biggest sports event.
A new president in Yugoslavia, the debut of an iconic TV program, and the birth of a Hollywood legend.
A devastating earthquake, the birth of a gymnastics legend, and an unforgettable prison performance.
A groundbreaking radio message, the end of a brutal civil war, and the birth of a literary giant.
A medical breakthrough, the founding of a national park, and the birthday of a basketball legend.
A royal divorce, the beginning of global diplomacy, and the debut of a legendary comic.
The rise of a new king, the birth of a feminist icon, and the launch of a groundbreaking device.
A historic art exhibition, the start of a revolutionary political movement, and the birth of one of the greatest scientific minds.
A pioneering flight, the birth of a Hollywood star, and the passing of a racing legend.
A wartime tragedy, a shocking insurrection and the birth of a legendary heroine.
A French scandal, the birth of a dark political movement, and the start of an engineering marvel.
A major shift in a war, the loss of a literary icon, and a giant leap on Mars.
A legendary driver, a tech milestone, and the end of a beloved comic era.
A bold policy shift, a destructive winter storm, and the birth of a Pakistani athlete who would make Olympic history.
The birth of a nation, a major step toward European unity, and a groundbreaking public health move.
Bone fragments and weapons, as well as destroyed settlements and mass graves, can tell archeologists a lot about the violence of the past. But when did humanity first embrace organized killing — and why?
The selection of a capital city, the resignation of Russia’s first president and the maiden descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball.
The creation of a Communist state, the execution of a dictator and the birthday of one of the greatest golfers of all time.
The U.S. start of a worldwide youth organization, an Irish writer’s first novel and the birthday of a prolific British actor.
The consecration of a famous Anglican church, the discovery of a planet and the birthday of the father of many superheroes.
The completion of a cultural site in Istanbul, the killing of a former prime minister and the opening of a famous entertainment venue.
The most powerful earthquake in the 21st century, the last day of a Communist superpower and the opening of the world’s longest high-speed rail
The discovery of an island, the crowning of the first Norman king of England and the first record of a religious and cultural celebration.
The first performance of a popular Christmas carol, a Northern African country gaining its independence and the birthday of Enrique Martín Morales.
The rescue of plane crash survivors, a devastating earthquake and the birth of a former first lady of France.
The premiere of one of the best-known compositions in classical music, the overthrow of a communist dictator and the birthday of an actress with a heavenly name.
A breakthrough scientific discovery, the deadliest terrorist attack in the history of the United Kingdom and the birthday of the highest-grossing actor of all time.
The proclamation of a new capital city, the killing of a prime minister and the founding of an international aid NGO.
The release from exile of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the election of an Asian country’s first female leader and the opening of one of the highest-grossing movies of all-time.
The end of World War I’s longest battle, the premiere of a classical ballet and the birthday of a world famous rock n roll guitarist.
A self-immolation that started a wave of revolutions, the death of a dictator and the premiere of the longest-running American animated series.
As the world’s most celebrated techno club celebrates two decades, Germany’s Die Zeit revisits the iconic venue. Inside, the pulsating beats, exposed bodies, and elusive atmosphere remain unchanged, while outside, Berlin’s landscape evolves around this enduring monument to hedonism and freedom.