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100th anniversary: The plan for the United States Numbered Highway System was approved by the...In 1926, The plan for the United States Numbered Highway System was approved by the American Association of State Highway Officials.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: American Airlines Flight 587 crashed into residential buildings five minutes...In 2001, American Airlines Flight 587 crashed into residential buildings five minutes after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York,...WikipediaDetails →175th anniversary: Moby-Dick, an epic novel by American writer Herman Melville, was first...In 1851, Moby-Dick, an epic novel by American writer Herman Melville, was first published in the United States.WikipediaDetails →
Coming upNext week
250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: A Dutch fort on Sint Eustatius fired The First...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: A Dutch fort on Sint Eustatius fired The First Salute to an American brig (pictured), marking the first international...WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: Fort Washington on Manhattan was captured from the...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: Fort Washington on Manhattan was captured from the Patriots by British and Hessian units.WikipediaDetails →550th anniversary: With the help of Stephen III and Stephen Báthory, Vlad the Impaler ousted...In 1476, With the help of Stephen III and Stephen Báthory, Vlad the Impaler ousted Basarab the Old and became the ruler of Wallachia for the third time.WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Fort Lee saw the invasion of New...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Fort Lee saw the invasion of New Jersey by British and Hessian forces and the subsequent general retreat of...WikipediaDetails →
Coming upLater this month
50th anniversary: Jacques Mayol became the first person to freedive to a depth of 100 metres (330 ft)In 1976, Jacques Mayol became the first person to freedive to a depth of 100 metres (330 ft).WikipediaDetails →150th anniversary: William "Boss" Tweed, a New York City politician who had been arrested for...In 1876, William "Boss" Tweed, a New York City politician who had been arrested for embezzlement, was handed over to US authorities after having escaped from...WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck eastern Turkey, destroying 80 per cent of...In 1976, A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck eastern Turkey, destroying 80 per cent of buildings in the region and causing at least 4,000 casualties.WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 4 premiered in MunichIn 1901, Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 4 premiered in Munich.WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: The left-wing Japanese novelist Wataru Kaji disappearedIn 1951, The left-wing Japanese novelist Wataru Kaji disappeared, leading to a government inquiry in which CIA involvement was investigated; Kaji stated he was...WikipediaDetails →175th anniversary: The French navy bombarded Salé, Morocco (pictured), damaging the city's...In 1851, The French navy bombarded Salé, Morocco (pictured), damaging the city's infrastructure and its Great Mosque.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Astronomers announced the detection of sodium in the atmosphere of the...In 2001, Astronomers announced the detection of sodium in the atmosphere of the extrasolar planet HD 209458 b (artist's impression pictured), the first...WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: British reinforcements brought an end to the...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: British reinforcements brought an end to the Patriot attempt to capture Fort Cumberland in Nova Scotia.WikipediaDetails →
Coming upDecember
25th anniversary: Less than two months after disclosing accounting violations, the Texas-based...In 2001, Less than two months after disclosing accounting violations, the Texas-based energy firm Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, evaporating nearly $11...WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt by seven...In 1976, Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt by seven gunmen in Kingston.WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: On the fifth anniversary of the death of their founder, Swedish chemist and...In 1901, On the fifth anniversary of the death of their founder, Swedish chemist and industrialist Alfred Nobel, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm.WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: English writer Beatrix Potter privately published 250 copies of The Tale of...In 1901, English writer Beatrix Potter privately published 250 copies of The Tale of Peter Rabbit (illustration shown) after several publishers' rejections.WikipediaDetails →100th anniversary: A coup d'état by the Lithuanian military replaced the democratically elected...In 1926, A coup d'état by the Lithuanian military replaced the democratically elected President Kazys Grinius with Antanas Smetona.WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: The Civil Rights Congress presented a document to the United Nations Genocide...In 1951, The Civil Rights Congress presented a document to the United Nations Genocide Convention charging the United States government with genocide against...WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: Thomas Paine published the first in a series of pamphlets entitled The American...In 1776, Thomas Paine published the first in a series of pamphlets entitled The American Crisis, opening with the line: "These are the times that try men's souls.".WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: Experimental Breeder Reactor I near Arco, Idaho, U.S., became the world's first...In 1951, Experimental Breeder Reactor I near Arco, Idaho, U.S., became the world's first electricity-generating nuclear power plant when it became able to...WikipediaDetails →200th anniversary: Settlers from the United States in Mexican Texas made the first attempt to...In 1826, Settlers from the United States in Mexican Texas made the first attempt to secede from Mexico, establishing the short-lived Republic of Fredonia.WikipediaDetails →1625th anniversary: Pope Innocent I began his papacy, succeeding Anastasius IIn 401, Pope Innocent I began his papacy, succeeding Anastasius I.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Burhanuddin Rabbani of the Northern Alliance handed over power in Afghanistan...In 2001, Burhanuddin Rabbani of the Northern Alliance handed over power in Afghanistan to the interim government headed by Hamid Karzai.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Richard Reid unsuccessfully attempted to detonate a bomb in his shoe on a...In 2001, Richard Reid unsuccessfully attempted to detonate a bomb in his shoe on a transatlantic flight from Paris to Miami.WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: American troops, overwhelmed by British...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: American troops, overwhelmed by British reinforcements, retreated from the Battle of Iron Works Hill.WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: George Washington led a Continental Army column...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: George Washington led a Continental Army column across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack against Hessian...WikipediaDetails →150th anniversary: A railway bridge collapsed over the Ashtabula River in OhioIn 1876, A railway bridge collapsed over the Ashtabula River in Ohio, killing 92 people and injuring 64 others on a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway train.WikipediaDetails →
PastOctober
25th anniversary: Michael Jackson released Invincible, his final studio album and the most...In 2001, Michael Jackson released Invincible, his final studio album and the most expensive album ever produced.WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: As George Washington's Continental Army retreated...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: As George Washington's Continental Army retreated northward from New York City, the British Army captured the village of...WikipediaDetails →300th anniversary: J. S. Bach led the first performance of Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen,...In 1726, J. S. Bach led the first performance of Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56, one of few works he called a cantata.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: President George W. Bush signed the Patriot Act into law, significantly...In 2001, President George W. Bush signed the Patriot Act into law, significantly expanding the authority of United States law enforcement agencies.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Windows XP, one of the most popular and widely used versions of the Microsoft...In 2001, Windows XP, one of the most popular and widely used versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, was released for retail sale.WikipediaDetails →175th anniversary: William Lassell found Umbriel and Ariel, the third and fourth Uranian moons to...In 1851, William Lassell found Umbriel and Ariel, the third and fourth Uranian moons to be discovered.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Grand Theft Auto III was released, helping to popularize open-world and...In 2001, Grand Theft Auto III was released, helping to popularize open-world and mature-content video games.WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: African-American college football player Johnny Bright was the victim of an...In 1951, African-American college football player Johnny Bright was the victim of an on-field assault, eventually leading to changes in NCAA football rules...WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Rehavam Ze'evi, the Israeli minister of tourism, was assassinated in revenge...In 2001, Rehavam Ze'evi, the Israeli minister of tourism, was assassinated in revenge for the killing of PFLP leader Abu Ali Mustafa.WikipediaDetails →100th anniversary: Háry János, a Hungarian folk opera by Zoltán Kodály, was premiered at the Royal...In 1926, Háry János, a Hungarian folk opera by Zoltán Kodály, was premiered at the Royal Hungarian Opera House in Budapest.WikipediaDetails →100th anniversary: The first book featuring English author A. A. Milne's fictional bear...In 1926, The first book featuring English author A. A. Milne's fictional bear Winnie-the-Pooh was published.WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: A British fleet defeated American ships at the...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: A British fleet defeated American ships at the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain, but gave American forces enough...WikipediaDetails →350th anniversary: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek wrote a letter to the Royal Society describing...In 1676, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek wrote a letter to the Royal Society describing "animalcules" – the first known description of protozoa (pictured).WikipediaDetails →1575th anniversary: The Council of Chalcedon, a Christian ecumenical council, opened, and went on...In 451, The Council of Chalcedon, a Christian ecumenical council, opened, and went on to repudiate the Eutychian doctrine of monophysitism and set forth the...WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: At Linate Airport in Milan, Italy, Scandinavian Airlines Flight SK686 collided...In 2001, At Linate Airport in Milan, Italy, Scandinavian Airlines Flight SK686 collided on take-off with a Cessna Citation II business jet, killing 118 people.WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: Two bombs placed by the CIA-linked Cuban dissident group Coordination of United...In 1976, Two bombs placed by the CIA-linked Cuban dissident group Coordination of United Revolutionary Organizations exploded on Cubana Flight 455, killing all...WikipediaDetails →150th anniversary: Texas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education...In 1876, Texas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education in the U.S. state.WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: In Major League Baseball, the New York Giants' Bobby Thomson hit the "Shot...In 1951, In Major League Baseball, the New York Giants' Bobby Thomson hit the "Shot Heard 'Round the World", a game-winning home run, to win the National...WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: The First Battle of Maryang-san, widely regarded as one of the Australian...In 1951, The First Battle of Maryang-san, widely regarded as one of the Australian Army's greatest accomplishments during the Korean War, began.WikipediaDetails →
PastSeptember
475th anniversary: Sue Takafusa, a retainer of the Ōuchi clan in western Japan, led a coup against...In 1551, Sue Takafusa, a retainer of the Ōuchi clan in western Japan, led a coup against the daimyō Ōuchi Yoshitaka, leading to the latter's forced suicide.WikipediaDetails →1675th anniversary: The Eastern Roman armies under Constantius II defeated those of the usurper...In 351, The Eastern Roman armies under Constantius II defeated those of the usurper Magnentius at the Battle of Mursa Major.WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: Philippine–American War: Filipino guerrillas killed more than forty American...In 1901, Philippine–American War: Filipino guerrillas killed more than forty American soldiers in a surprise attack on the town of Balangiga on the island of...WikipediaDetails →175th anniversary: The British East India Company inaugurated the Horsburgh Lighthouse on the...In 1851, The British East India Company inaugurated the Horsburgh Lighthouse on the rocky outcrop of Pedra Branca, Singapore, which later became the subject of...WikipediaDetails →300th anniversary: Bach led the first performance of his cantata Wer Dank opfert, der preiset...In 1726, Bach led the first performance of his cantata Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17, in Leipzig.WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: The Great Fire of New York (depicted) broke out...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Great Fire of New York (depicted) broke out during the British occupation of New York City, destroying up to 1,000...WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: America: A Tribute to Heroes was broadcast by over 35 network and cable...In 2001, America: A Tribute to Heroes was broadcast by over 35 network and cable channels, raising over $200 million for the victims of the September 11 attacks.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Several British Muslim youths in Peterborough, England, murdered 17-year-old...In 2001, Several British Muslim youths in Peterborough, England, murdered 17-year-old Ross Parker, leading to debate over whether the British media failed to...WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: An unidentified flying object over Tehran in Iran was observed by multiple...In 1976, An unidentified flying object over Tehran in Iran was observed by multiple civilians and military personnel, which has been described as one of the...WikipediaDetails →175th anniversary: The New York Times, the largest metropolitan newspaper in the United States,...In 1851, The New York Times, the largest metropolitan newspaper in the United States, was founded.WikipediaDetails →850th anniversary: Byzantine–Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Myriokephalon in Phrygia, the Seljuq...In 1176, Byzantine–Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Myriokephalon in Phrygia, the Seljuq Turks prevented Byzantine forces from taking the interior of Anatolia.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: American president George W. Bush delivered remarks at the Islamic Center of...In 2001, American president George W. Bush delivered remarks at the Islamic Center of Washington (pictured) condemning Islamophobia in the aftermath of the...WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: American colonists defeated British troops at the...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: American colonists defeated British troops at the Battle of Harlem Heights on the island of Manhattan.WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: British forces made an unopposed amphibious landing...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: British forces made an unopposed amphibious landing at Kips Bay on Manhattan, the American defenders having fled due to...WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States at age 42, the...In 1901, Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States at age 42, the youngest person ever to do so, eight days after William McKinley was fatally...WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: British and American leaders held a peace conference on Staten Island, New...In 1776, British and American leaders held a peace conference on Staten Island, New York, in the hopes of bringing an end to the nascent American Revolutionary...WikipediaDetails →175th anniversary: In a fight near Christiana, Pennsylvania, a group of escaped slaves and free...In 1851, In a fight near Christiana, Pennsylvania, a group of escaped slaves and free Blacks led by William Parker fought off a federal posse seeking to arrest...WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: al-Qaeda hijacked four passenger airliners to carry out a series of terrorist...In 2001, al-Qaeda hijacked four passenger airliners to carry out a series of terrorist attacks (one pictured) against targets in New York City and the area of...WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Two al-Qaeda attackers assassinated Ahmad Shah Massoud, a pivotal Afghan...In 2001, Two al-Qaeda attackers assassinated Ahmad Shah Massoud, a pivotal Afghan resistance leader, two days before the September 11 attacks in the United States.WikipediaDetails →300th anniversary: J. S. Bach led the first performance of Geist und Seele wird verwirret, a solo...In 1726, J. S. Bach led the first performance of Geist und Seele wird verwirret, a solo cantata for alto voice.WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: With Beijing occupied by foreign troops from the Eight-Nation Alliance, Qing...In 1901, With Beijing occupied by foreign troops from the Eight-Nation Alliance, Qing China was forced to sign the Boxer Protocol, an unequal treaty that ended...WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: Soviet pilot Viktor Belenko landed his MiG-25 in Hakodate, Japan, declaring his...In 1976, Soviet pilot Viktor Belenko landed his MiG-25 in Hakodate, Japan, declaring his intention to defect to the West.WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: U.S. president William McKinley was fatally shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at...In 1901, U.S. president William McKinley was fatally shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, and died eight days...WikipediaDetails →100th anniversary: Forty-eight people died in a fire in a makeshift cinema in Dromcolliher, IrelandIn 1926, Forty-eight people died in a fire in a makeshift cinema in Dromcolliher, Ireland.WikipediaDetails →1550th anniversary: Germanic leader Odoacer captured Ravenna and deposed Emperor Romulus Augustus,...In 476, Germanic leader Odoacer captured Ravenna and deposed Emperor Romulus Augustus, marking the fall of the Western Roman Empire.WikipediaDetails →375th anniversary: English Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell (pictured) won the Battle...In 1651, English Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell (pictured) won the Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the English Civil War.* 1777 –...WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: At the Royal Exhibition Building (pictured) in Melbourne, the flag of Australia...In 1901, At the Royal Exhibition Building (pictured) in Melbourne, the flag of Australia flew for the first time.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: The Troubles: Ulster loyalists resumed a picket outside a Catholic girls'...In 2001, The Troubles: Ulster loyalists resumed a picket outside a Catholic girls' primary school in the Protestant portion of Ardoyne, in Belfast, Northern...WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: U.S. vice president Theodore Roosevelt first publicly used the phrase "speak...In 1901, U.S. vice president Theodore Roosevelt first publicly used the phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick" (cartoon pictured) at the Minnesota State...WikipediaDetails →
PastAugust
150th anniversary: Sultan Murad V of the Ottoman Empire was deposed after a reign of 93 days on...In 1876, Sultan Murad V of the Ottoman Empire was deposed after a reign of 93 days on grounds of mental illness.* 1888 – The body of Mary Ann Nichols, the...WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: British forces led by William Howe defeated the Continental Army under George...In 1776, British forces led by William Howe defeated the Continental Army under George Washington at the Battle of Long Island, the largest battle of the...WikipediaDetails →200th anniversary: Quincy Market (pictured) in Boston, Massachusetts, opened as a replacement for...In 1826, Quincy Market (pictured) in Boston, Massachusetts, opened as a replacement for an overcrowded market in Faneuil Hall.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: American singer Aaliyah and several members of her record company were killed...In 2001, American singer Aaliyah and several members of her record company were killed when their overloaded aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Marsh...WikipediaDetails →2075th anniversary: Caesar's Civil War: Forces loyal to Julius Caesar led by Gaius Scribonius Curio...In 49 BC, Caesar's Civil War: Forces loyal to Julius Caesar led by Gaius Scribonius Curio were defeated by Pompeian Republicans under Publius Attius Varus and...WikipediaDetails →175th anniversary: The yacht America won the race for the Cup of One Hundred Sovereigns (trophy...In 1851, The yacht America won the race for the Cup of One Hundred Sovereigns (trophy pictured), later renamed the America's Cup, near the Isle of Wight, England.WikipediaDetails →350th anniversary: Scanian War: Swedish forces defeated Danish troops at the Battle of HalmstadIn 1676, Scanian War: Swedish forces defeated Danish troops at the Battle of Halmstad.WikipediaDetails →150th anniversary: The premiere of Götterdämmerung by Richard Wagner (pictured) closed the first...In 1876, The premiere of Götterdämmerung by Richard Wagner (pictured) closed the first Bayreuth Festival.WikipediaDetails →150th anniversary: A performance of Das Rheingold (scene pictured) opened the first performance of...In 1876, A performance of Das Rheingold (scene pictured) opened the first performance of Richard Wagner's Ring cycle at the inaugural Bayreuth Festival,...WikipediaDetails →125th anniversary: The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers began an ultimately...In 1901, The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers began an ultimately unsuccessful strike to reverse its declining fortunes and organize...WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Second Intifada: A suicide bomber attacked a pizza restaurant in JerusalemIn 2001, Second Intifada: A suicide bomber attacked a pizza restaurant in Jerusalem, killing 15 people and wounding 130 others.WikipediaDetails →450th anniversary: The cornerstone of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe's observatory Uraniborg was...In 1576, The cornerstone of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe's observatory Uraniborg was laid on the island of Hven.WikipediaDetails →150th anniversary: Colorado was admitted as the 38th U.S. stateIn 1876, Colorado was admitted as the 38th U.S. state.WikipediaDetails →225th anniversary: First Barbary War: USS Enterprise, an American schooner, captured the...In 1801, First Barbary War: USS Enterprise, an American schooner, captured the Tripolitan polacca Tripoli in a single-ship action off the coast of Libya.WikipediaDetails →
PastJuly
50th anniversary: An earthquake registering 7.6 Mw, one of the deadliest in history, devastated...In 1976, An earthquake registering 7.6 Mw, one of the deadliest in history, devastated Tangshan, China, and killed at least 240,000 people.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: At the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Australian Ian Thorpe...In 2001, At the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Australian Ian Thorpe became the first swimmer to win six gold medals at a single FINA world...WikipediaDetails →475th anniversary: The Knights Hospitaller surrendered the Castello of Gozo to the Ottoman Empire...In 1551, The Knights Hospitaller surrendered the Castello of Gozo to the Ottoman Empire following a brief siege, leading to the mass enslavement and dispersal...WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: The orbiting spacecraft Viking 1 took a photograph of an apparent face on Mars...In 1976, The orbiting spacecraft Viking 1 took a photograph of an apparent face on Mars in a classic example of pareidolia.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Phoolan Devi, a serving Indian member of Parliament, was shot outside her house...In 2001, Phoolan Devi, a serving Indian member of Parliament, was shot outside her house in New Delhi, India.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Megawati Sukarnoputri was sworn in (pictured) as the first female president of...In 2001, Megawati Sukarnoputri was sworn in (pictured) as the first female president of Indonesia following her predecessor's impeachment.WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: Japan completed its last reparation to the Philippines for war crimes committed...In 1976, Japan completed its last reparation to the Philippines for war crimes committed during imperial Japan's conquest of the country in the Second World War.WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: Soviet space dogs: Dezik and Tsygan were launched into a sub-orbital...In 1951, Soviet space dogs: Dezik and Tsygan were launched into a sub-orbital spaceflight from Kapustin Yar and became the first dogs to fly in space and the...WikipediaDetails →
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| Nov 11Wedin 2 days | 100th anniversary: The plan for the United States Numbered Highway System was approved by the...In 1926, The plan for the United States Numbered Highway System was approved by the American Association of State Highway Officials. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Nov 12Thuin 3 days | 25th anniversary: American Airlines Flight 587 crashed into residential buildings five minutes...In 2001, American Airlines Flight 587 crashed into residential buildings five minutes after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York,... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Nov 14Satin 5 days | 175th anniversary: Moby-Dick, an epic novel by American writer Herman Melville, was first...In 1851, Moby-Dick, an epic novel by American writer Herman Melville, was first published in the United States. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Coming upNext week | |||
| Nov 16Monin 7 days | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: A Dutch fort on Sint Eustatius fired The First...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: A Dutch fort on Sint Eustatius fired The First Salute to an American brig (pictured), marking the first international... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: Fort Washington on Manhattan was captured from the...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: Fort Washington on Manhattan was captured from the Patriots by British and Hessian units. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 550th anniversary: With the help of Stephen III and Stephen Báthory, Vlad the Impaler ousted...In 1476, With the help of Stephen III and Stephen Báthory, Vlad the Impaler ousted Basarab the Old and became the ruler of Wallachia for the third time. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Nov 20Friin 11 days | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Fort Lee saw the invasion of New...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Fort Lee saw the invasion of New Jersey by British and Hessian forces and the subsequent general retreat of... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Coming upLater this month | |||
| Nov 23Monin 2 weeks | 50th anniversary: Jacques Mayol became the first person to freedive to a depth of 100 metres (330 ft)In 1976, Jacques Mayol became the first person to freedive to a depth of 100 metres (330 ft). · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 150th anniversary: William "Boss" Tweed, a New York City politician who had been arrested for...In 1876, William "Boss" Tweed, a New York City politician who had been arrested for embezzlement, was handed over to US authorities after having escaped from... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Nov 24Tuein 2 weeks | 50th anniversary: A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck eastern Turkey, destroying 80 per cent of...In 1976, A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck eastern Turkey, destroying 80 per cent of buildings in the region and causing at least 4,000 casualties. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Nov 25Wedin 2 weeks | 125th anniversary: Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 4 premiered in MunichIn 1901, Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 4 premiered in Munich. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 75th anniversary: The left-wing Japanese novelist Wataru Kaji disappearedIn 1951, The left-wing Japanese novelist Wataru Kaji disappeared, leading to a government inquiry in which CIA involvement was investigated; Kaji stated he was... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Nov 26Thuin 2 weeks | 175th anniversary: The French navy bombarded Salé, Morocco (pictured), damaging the city's...In 1851, The French navy bombarded Salé, Morocco (pictured), damaging the city's infrastructure and its Great Mosque. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Nov 27Friin 2 weeks | 25th anniversary: Astronomers announced the detection of sodium in the atmosphere of the...In 2001, Astronomers announced the detection of sodium in the atmosphere of the extrasolar planet HD 209458 b (artist's impression pictured), the first... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Nov 29Sunin 2 weeks | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: British reinforcements brought an end to the...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: British reinforcements brought an end to the Patriot attempt to capture Fort Cumberland in Nova Scotia. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Coming upDecember | |||
| Dec 2Wedin 3 weeks | 25th anniversary: Less than two months after disclosing accounting violations, the Texas-based...In 2001, Less than two months after disclosing accounting violations, the Texas-based energy firm Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, evaporating nearly $11... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 3Thuin 3 weeks | 50th anniversary: Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt by seven...In 1976, Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt by seven gunmen in Kingston. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 10Thuin 4 weeks | 125th anniversary: On the fifth anniversary of the death of their founder, Swedish chemist and...In 1901, On the fifth anniversary of the death of their founder, Swedish chemist and industrialist Alfred Nobel, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 16Wedin 5 weeks | 125th anniversary: English writer Beatrix Potter privately published 250 copies of The Tale of...In 1901, English writer Beatrix Potter privately published 250 copies of The Tale of Peter Rabbit (illustration shown) after several publishers' rejections. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 17Thuin 5 weeks | 100th anniversary: A coup d'état by the Lithuanian military replaced the democratically elected...In 1926, A coup d'état by the Lithuanian military replaced the democratically elected President Kazys Grinius with Antanas Smetona. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 75th anniversary: The Civil Rights Congress presented a document to the United Nations Genocide...In 1951, The Civil Rights Congress presented a document to the United Nations Genocide Convention charging the United States government with genocide against... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 19Satin 5 weeks | 250th anniversary: Thomas Paine published the first in a series of pamphlets entitled The American...In 1776, Thomas Paine published the first in a series of pamphlets entitled The American Crisis, opening with the line: "These are the times that try men's souls.". · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 20Sunin 5 weeks | 75th anniversary: Experimental Breeder Reactor I near Arco, Idaho, U.S., became the world's first...In 1951, Experimental Breeder Reactor I near Arco, Idaho, U.S., became the world's first electricity-generating nuclear power plant when it became able to... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 21Monin 6 weeks | 200th anniversary: Settlers from the United States in Mexican Texas made the first attempt to...In 1826, Settlers from the United States in Mexican Texas made the first attempt to secede from Mexico, establishing the short-lived Republic of Fredonia. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 22Tuein 6 weeks | 1625th anniversary: Pope Innocent I began his papacy, succeeding Anastasius IIn 401, Pope Innocent I began his papacy, succeeding Anastasius I. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 25th anniversary: Burhanuddin Rabbani of the Northern Alliance handed over power in Afghanistan...In 2001, Burhanuddin Rabbani of the Northern Alliance handed over power in Afghanistan to the interim government headed by Hamid Karzai. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 25th anniversary: Richard Reid unsuccessfully attempted to detonate a bomb in his shoe on a...In 2001, Richard Reid unsuccessfully attempted to detonate a bomb in his shoe on a transatlantic flight from Paris to Miami. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 23Wedin 6 weeks | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: American troops, overwhelmed by British...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: American troops, overwhelmed by British reinforcements, retreated from the Battle of Iron Works Hill. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 26Satin 6 weeks | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: George Washington led a Continental Army column...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: George Washington led a Continental Army column across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack against Hessian... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 29Tuein 7 weeks | 150th anniversary: A railway bridge collapsed over the Ashtabula River in OhioIn 1876, A railway bridge collapsed over the Ashtabula River in Ohio, killing 92 people and injuring 64 others on a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway train. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
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| Oct 30Fri10 days ago | 25th anniversary: Michael Jackson released Invincible, his final studio album and the most...In 2001, Michael Jackson released Invincible, his final studio album and the most expensive album ever produced. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 28Wed12 days ago | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: As George Washington's Continental Army retreated...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: As George Washington's Continental Army retreated northward from New York City, the British Army captured the village of... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 27Tue13 days ago | 300th anniversary: J. S. Bach led the first performance of Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen,...In 1726, J. S. Bach led the first performance of Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56, one of few works he called a cantata. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 26Mon2 weeks ago | 25th anniversary: President George W. Bush signed the Patriot Act into law, significantly...In 2001, President George W. Bush signed the Patriot Act into law, significantly expanding the authority of United States law enforcement agencies. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 25Sun2 weeks ago | 25th anniversary: Windows XP, one of the most popular and widely used versions of the Microsoft...In 2001, Windows XP, one of the most popular and widely used versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, was released for retail sale. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 24Sat2 weeks ago | 175th anniversary: William Lassell found Umbriel and Ariel, the third and fourth Uranian moons to...In 1851, William Lassell found Umbriel and Ariel, the third and fourth Uranian moons to be discovered. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 23Fri2 weeks ago | 25th anniversary: Grand Theft Auto III was released, helping to popularize open-world and...In 2001, Grand Theft Auto III was released, helping to popularize open-world and mature-content video games. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 20Tue2 weeks ago | 75th anniversary: African-American college football player Johnny Bright was the victim of an...In 1951, African-American college football player Johnny Bright was the victim of an on-field assault, eventually leading to changes in NCAA football rules... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 17Sat3 weeks ago | 25th anniversary: Rehavam Ze'evi, the Israeli minister of tourism, was assassinated in revenge...In 2001, Rehavam Ze'evi, the Israeli minister of tourism, was assassinated in revenge for the killing of PFLP leader Abu Ali Mustafa. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 16Fri3 weeks ago | 100th anniversary: Háry János, a Hungarian folk opera by Zoltán Kodály, was premiered at the Royal...In 1926, Háry János, a Hungarian folk opera by Zoltán Kodály, was premiered at the Royal Hungarian Opera House in Budapest. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 14Wed3 weeks ago | 100th anniversary: The first book featuring English author A. A. Milne's fictional bear...In 1926, The first book featuring English author A. A. Milne's fictional bear Winnie-the-Pooh was published. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 11Sun4 weeks ago | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: A British fleet defeated American ships at the...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: A British fleet defeated American ships at the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain, but gave American forces enough... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 9Fri4 weeks ago | 350th anniversary: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek wrote a letter to the Royal Society describing...In 1676, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek wrote a letter to the Royal Society describing "animalcules" – the first known description of protozoa (pictured). · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 8Thu4 weeks ago | 1575th anniversary: The Council of Chalcedon, a Christian ecumenical council, opened, and went on...In 451, The Council of Chalcedon, a Christian ecumenical council, opened, and went on to repudiate the Eutychian doctrine of monophysitism and set forth the... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 25th anniversary: At Linate Airport in Milan, Italy, Scandinavian Airlines Flight SK686 collided...In 2001, At Linate Airport in Milan, Italy, Scandinavian Airlines Flight SK686 collided on take-off with a Cessna Citation II business jet, killing 118 people. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 6Tue4 weeks ago | 50th anniversary: Two bombs placed by the CIA-linked Cuban dissident group Coordination of United...In 1976, Two bombs placed by the CIA-linked Cuban dissident group Coordination of United Revolutionary Organizations exploded on Cubana Flight 455, killing all... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 4Sun5 weeks ago | 150th anniversary: Texas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education...In 1876, Texas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education in the U.S. state. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 3Sat5 weeks ago | 75th anniversary: In Major League Baseball, the New York Giants' Bobby Thomson hit the "Shot...In 1951, In Major League Baseball, the New York Giants' Bobby Thomson hit the "Shot Heard 'Round the World", a game-winning home run, to win the National... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 75th anniversary: The First Battle of Maryang-san, widely regarded as one of the Australian...In 1951, The First Battle of Maryang-san, widely regarded as one of the Australian Army's greatest accomplishments during the Korean War, began. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
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| Sep 30Wed5 weeks ago | 475th anniversary: Sue Takafusa, a retainer of the Ōuchi clan in western Japan, led a coup against...In 1551, Sue Takafusa, a retainer of the Ōuchi clan in western Japan, led a coup against the daimyō Ōuchi Yoshitaka, leading to the latter's forced suicide. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 28Mon6 weeks ago | 1675th anniversary: The Eastern Roman armies under Constantius II defeated those of the usurper...In 351, The Eastern Roman armies under Constantius II defeated those of the usurper Magnentius at the Battle of Mursa Major. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 125th anniversary: Philippine–American War: Filipino guerrillas killed more than forty American...In 1901, Philippine–American War: Filipino guerrillas killed more than forty American soldiers in a surprise attack on the town of Balangiga on the island of... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Sep 27Sun6 weeks ago | 175th anniversary: The British East India Company inaugurated the Horsburgh Lighthouse on the...In 1851, The British East India Company inaugurated the Horsburgh Lighthouse on the rocky outcrop of Pedra Branca, Singapore, which later became the subject of... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 22Tue6 weeks ago | 300th anniversary: Bach led the first performance of his cantata Wer Dank opfert, der preiset...In 1726, Bach led the first performance of his cantata Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17, in Leipzig. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 21Mon7 weeks ago | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: The Great Fire of New York (depicted) broke out...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Great Fire of New York (depicted) broke out during the British occupation of New York City, destroying up to 1,000... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 25th anniversary: America: A Tribute to Heroes was broadcast by over 35 network and cable...In 2001, America: A Tribute to Heroes was broadcast by over 35 network and cable channels, raising over $200 million for the victims of the September 11 attacks. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 25th anniversary: Several British Muslim youths in Peterborough, England, murdered 17-year-old...In 2001, Several British Muslim youths in Peterborough, England, murdered 17-year-old Ross Parker, leading to debate over whether the British media failed to... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Sep 19Sat7 weeks ago | 50th anniversary: An unidentified flying object over Tehran in Iran was observed by multiple...In 1976, An unidentified flying object over Tehran in Iran was observed by multiple civilians and military personnel, which has been described as one of the... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 18Fri7 weeks ago | 175th anniversary: The New York Times, the largest metropolitan newspaper in the United States,...In 1851, The New York Times, the largest metropolitan newspaper in the United States, was founded. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 17Thu7 weeks ago | 850th anniversary: Byzantine–Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Myriokephalon in Phrygia, the Seljuq...In 1176, Byzantine–Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Myriokephalon in Phrygia, the Seljuq Turks prevented Byzantine forces from taking the interior of Anatolia. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 25th anniversary: American president George W. Bush delivered remarks at the Islamic Center of...In 2001, American president George W. Bush delivered remarks at the Islamic Center of Washington (pictured) condemning Islamophobia in the aftermath of the... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Sep 16Wed7 weeks ago | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: American colonists defeated British troops at the...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: American colonists defeated British troops at the Battle of Harlem Heights on the island of Manhattan. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 15Tue7 weeks ago | 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: British forces made an unopposed amphibious landing...In 1776, American Revolutionary War: British forces made an unopposed amphibious landing at Kips Bay on Manhattan, the American defenders having fled due to... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 14Mon8 weeks ago | 125th anniversary: Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States at age 42, the...In 1901, Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States at age 42, the youngest person ever to do so, eight days after William McKinley was fatally... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 11Fri8 weeks ago | 250th anniversary: British and American leaders held a peace conference on Staten Island, New...In 1776, British and American leaders held a peace conference on Staten Island, New York, in the hopes of bringing an end to the nascent American Revolutionary... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 175th anniversary: In a fight near Christiana, Pennsylvania, a group of escaped slaves and free...In 1851, In a fight near Christiana, Pennsylvania, a group of escaped slaves and free Blacks led by William Parker fought off a federal posse seeking to arrest... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 25th anniversary: al-Qaeda hijacked four passenger airliners to carry out a series of terrorist...In 2001, al-Qaeda hijacked four passenger airliners to carry out a series of terrorist attacks (one pictured) against targets in New York City and the area of... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Sep 9Wed2 months ago | 25th anniversary: Two al-Qaeda attackers assassinated Ahmad Shah Massoud, a pivotal Afghan...In 2001, Two al-Qaeda attackers assassinated Ahmad Shah Massoud, a pivotal Afghan resistance leader, two days before the September 11 attacks in the United States. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 8Tue2 months ago | 300th anniversary: J. S. Bach led the first performance of Geist und Seele wird verwirret, a solo...In 1726, J. S. Bach led the first performance of Geist und Seele wird verwirret, a solo cantata for alto voice. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 7Mon2 months ago | 125th anniversary: With Beijing occupied by foreign troops from the Eight-Nation Alliance, Qing...In 1901, With Beijing occupied by foreign troops from the Eight-Nation Alliance, Qing China was forced to sign the Boxer Protocol, an unequal treaty that ended... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 6Sun2 months ago | 50th anniversary: Soviet pilot Viktor Belenko landed his MiG-25 in Hakodate, Japan, declaring his...In 1976, Soviet pilot Viktor Belenko landed his MiG-25 in Hakodate, Japan, declaring his intention to defect to the West. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 125th anniversary: U.S. president William McKinley was fatally shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at...In 1901, U.S. president William McKinley was fatally shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, and died eight days... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Sep 5Sat2 months ago | 100th anniversary: Forty-eight people died in a fire in a makeshift cinema in Dromcolliher, IrelandIn 1926, Forty-eight people died in a fire in a makeshift cinema in Dromcolliher, Ireland. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 4Fri2 months ago | 1550th anniversary: Germanic leader Odoacer captured Ravenna and deposed Emperor Romulus Augustus,...In 476, Germanic leader Odoacer captured Ravenna and deposed Emperor Romulus Augustus, marking the fall of the Western Roman Empire. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 3Thu2 months ago | 375th anniversary: English Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell (pictured) won the Battle...In 1651, English Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell (pictured) won the Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the English Civil War.* 1777 –... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 125th anniversary: At the Royal Exhibition Building (pictured) in Melbourne, the flag of Australia...In 1901, At the Royal Exhibition Building (pictured) in Melbourne, the flag of Australia flew for the first time. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 25th anniversary: The Troubles: Ulster loyalists resumed a picket outside a Catholic girls'...In 2001, The Troubles: Ulster loyalists resumed a picket outside a Catholic girls' primary school in the Protestant portion of Ardoyne, in Belfast, Northern... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Sep 2Wed2 months ago | 125th anniversary: U.S. vice president Theodore Roosevelt first publicly used the phrase "speak...In 1901, U.S. vice president Theodore Roosevelt first publicly used the phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick" (cartoon pictured) at the Minnesota State... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
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| Aug 31Mon2 months ago | 150th anniversary: Sultan Murad V of the Ottoman Empire was deposed after a reign of 93 days on...In 1876, Sultan Murad V of the Ottoman Empire was deposed after a reign of 93 days on grounds of mental illness.* 1888 – The body of Mary Ann Nichols, the... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 27Thu2 months ago | 250th anniversary: British forces led by William Howe defeated the Continental Army under George...In 1776, British forces led by William Howe defeated the Continental Army under George Washington at the Battle of Long Island, the largest battle of the... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 26Wed2 months ago | 200th anniversary: Quincy Market (pictured) in Boston, Massachusetts, opened as a replacement for...In 1826, Quincy Market (pictured) in Boston, Massachusetts, opened as a replacement for an overcrowded market in Faneuil Hall. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 25Tue2 months ago | 25th anniversary: American singer Aaliyah and several members of her record company were killed...In 2001, American singer Aaliyah and several members of her record company were killed when their overloaded aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Marsh... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 24Mon2 months ago | 2075th anniversary: Caesar's Civil War: Forces loyal to Julius Caesar led by Gaius Scribonius Curio...In 49 BC, Caesar's Civil War: Forces loyal to Julius Caesar led by Gaius Scribonius Curio were defeated by Pompeian Republicans under Publius Attius Varus and... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 22Sat2 months ago | 175th anniversary: The yacht America won the race for the Cup of One Hundred Sovereigns (trophy...In 1851, The yacht America won the race for the Cup of One Hundred Sovereigns (trophy pictured), later renamed the America's Cup, near the Isle of Wight, England. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 17Mon2 months ago | 350th anniversary: Scanian War: Swedish forces defeated Danish troops at the Battle of HalmstadIn 1676, Scanian War: Swedish forces defeated Danish troops at the Battle of Halmstad. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 150th anniversary: The premiere of Götterdämmerung by Richard Wagner (pictured) closed the first...In 1876, The premiere of Götterdämmerung by Richard Wagner (pictured) closed the first Bayreuth Festival. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Aug 13Thu2 months ago | 150th anniversary: A performance of Das Rheingold (scene pictured) opened the first performance of...In 1876, A performance of Das Rheingold (scene pictured) opened the first performance of Richard Wagner's Ring cycle at the inaugural Bayreuth Festival,... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 10Mon3 months ago | 125th anniversary: The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers began an ultimately...In 1901, The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers began an ultimately unsuccessful strike to reverse its declining fortunes and organize... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 9Sun3 months ago | 25th anniversary: Second Intifada: A suicide bomber attacked a pizza restaurant in JerusalemIn 2001, Second Intifada: A suicide bomber attacked a pizza restaurant in Jerusalem, killing 15 people and wounding 130 others. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 8Sat3 months ago | 450th anniversary: The cornerstone of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe's observatory Uraniborg was...In 1576, The cornerstone of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe's observatory Uraniborg was laid on the island of Hven. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Aug 1Sat3 months ago | 150th anniversary: Colorado was admitted as the 38th U.S. stateIn 1876, Colorado was admitted as the 38th U.S. state. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 225th anniversary: First Barbary War: USS Enterprise, an American schooner, captured the...In 1801, First Barbary War: USS Enterprise, an American schooner, captured the Tripolitan polacca Tripoli in a single-ship action off the coast of Libya. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
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| Jul 28Tue3 months ago | 50th anniversary: An earthquake registering 7.6 Mw, one of the deadliest in history, devastated...In 1976, An earthquake registering 7.6 Mw, one of the deadliest in history, devastated Tangshan, China, and killed at least 240,000 people. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 25th anniversary: At the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Australian Ian Thorpe...In 2001, At the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Australian Ian Thorpe became the first swimmer to win six gold medals at a single FINA world... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Jul 26Sun3 months ago | 475th anniversary: The Knights Hospitaller surrendered the Castello of Gozo to the Ottoman Empire...In 1551, The Knights Hospitaller surrendered the Castello of Gozo to the Ottoman Empire following a brief siege, leading to the mass enslavement and dispersal... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Jul 25Sat3 months ago | 50th anniversary: The orbiting spacecraft Viking 1 took a photograph of an apparent face on Mars...In 1976, The orbiting spacecraft Viking 1 took a photograph of an apparent face on Mars in a classic example of pareidolia. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 25th anniversary: Phoolan Devi, a serving Indian member of Parliament, was shot outside her house...In 2001, Phoolan Devi, a serving Indian member of Parliament, was shot outside her house in New Delhi, India. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Jul 23Thu3 months ago | 25th anniversary: Megawati Sukarnoputri was sworn in (pictured) as the first female president of...In 2001, Megawati Sukarnoputri was sworn in (pictured) as the first female president of Indonesia following her predecessor's impeachment. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| Jul 22Wed3 months ago | 50th anniversary: Japan completed its last reparation to the Philippines for war crimes committed...In 1976, Japan completed its last reparation to the Philippines for war crimes committed during imperial Japan's conquest of the country in the Second World War. · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia |
| 75th anniversary: Soviet space dogs: Dezik and Tsygan were launched into a sub-orbital...In 1951, Soviet space dogs: Dezik and Tsygan were launched into a sub-orbital spaceflight from Kapustin Yar and became the first dogs to fly in space and the... · Wikipedia | annual | Wikipedia | |