The completion of a cultural site in Istanbul, the killing of a former prime minister and the opening of a famous entertainment venue.
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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.
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.
We’ve got a political protest, the murder of a mysterious figure and the last recorded awakening of a famous volcano.
A famous press conference incident, an explorer’s lifetime achievement, and the beginning of the construction of the World’s largest power station.
The premiere of a Hollywood epic, the selection of a future U.N. leader, and the birth of a pop superstar.
The opening of the world’s first motel, a historic independence celebration, and the birth of a talented British actor.
A devastating massacre, an international agreement on climate change, and the fall of a massive financial fraud.
The first Nobel Prizes being awarded, a milestone in the history of transnational legislation, and the loss of a soulful music legend.
The official end of a devastating virus, the start of a major uprising, and the birth of a celebrated actor.
The birth of a famous Irish singer, the U.S. entering a global war, and the tragic loss of a legendary musician in New York City.
The turning point of the Second World War, the assassination of a Roman philosopher, and a catastrophic earthquake.
The first edition of a famous newspaper, a new president for Venezuela, and the birth of a famous American screenwriter.
The death of a famous leader, an important symbol of the civil rights movement, and a deadly fog.
The birth of a famous rapper, the election of the only ever English pope, and a staple in hockey history.
The birth of a rock legend, a life-changing operation and a revolution in the gaming industry.
The birth of a pop icon, the murder of a famous drug lord and the crowning of an emperor.
The opening of a famous museum in Paris, a staple in the industrial revolution, and the beginning of a global pandemic.
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.
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 Swiss hero, a shocking mass suicide and one of the most famous basilica.
A terrorist attack, a very powerful man’s rise to power, and the birthday of a famous Italian stylist.
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.