The founding of a famous football club, the birth of a capital and the death of a famous Beatle.
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A political assassination, the founding of an important political party, and the birth of an American singer songwriter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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. […]
Updated Oct. 23, 2024 at 11:25 a.m. The Hungarian Revolution started on this day in 1956. What was the Hungarian Revolution of 1956? The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was a spontaneous nationwide uprising against the Soviet-backed government of Hungary that began on October 23, 1956, and lasted until November 10, 1956. It was a pivotal […]
Updated October 22, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. U.S. President John F. Kennedy announced that American reconnaissance planes discovered Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba, marking the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis on this day in 1962. What did President Kennedy reveal in his televised address? In his address, President Kennedy revealed that American reconnaissance planes […]
Updated October 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. On this day in 1966, 116 children and 28 adults died as a coal waste heap slid and engulfed a school in Aberfan, South Wales. What was the Aberfan Disaster? The Aberfan disaster occurred when a large colliery spoil tip (coal waste heap) collapsed and slid down a […]
Updated Oct. 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Jean-Claude Van Damme, Belgian martial artist and actor, was born on this day in 1960. Who is John-Claude Van Damme? Jean-Claude Van Damme, born in Sint-Agatha-Berchem, Brussels, Belgium, is a renowned actor and martial artist known for his contributions to the action film genre. Van Damme’s breakthrough came […]
Updated Oct. 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Raqqa was declared fully liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on this day in 2017. Why was Raqqa so important in the Syrian Civil War? Raqqa was of strategic importance because it served as the self-proclaimed capital of ISIS and was a center for the […]