The rise of a new king, the birth of a feminist icon, and the launch of a groundbreaking device.
Category: This Happened
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.
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.
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.
An important march, the creation of one of the biggest oil companies in the world and the birth of a British star.