The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launches several projectiles into northern Israel as a response to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, formally i...
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launches several projectiles into northern Israel as a response to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, formally initiating the 2026 Lebanon War.
Russian forces capture the city of Kherson during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which subsequently began the start of the Russian occupation and mi...
Russian forces capture the city of Kherson during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which subsequently began the start of the Russian occupation and military-civilian administration in Kherson. Kherson is the only regional capital in Ukraine that Russ...
The elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson are officially added to the periodic table at a conference in Moscow, Russia.
The elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson are officially added to the periodic table at a conference in Moscow, Russia.
The Oscar Selfie, regarded as one of the most influential and important images of all time, is taken at the 86th Academy Awards.
The Oscar Selfie, regarded as one of the most influential and important images of all time, is taken at the 86th Academy Awards.
A tornado outbreak occurs over a large section of the Southern United States and into the Ohio Valley region, resulting in 40 tornado-related fataliti...
A tornado outbreak occurs over a large section of the Southern United States and into the Ohio Valley region, resulting in 40 tornado-related fatalities.
In Monterrey, Mexico, a man identified as Diego Santoy Riveroll commits a double murder against two children, followed by an attempted murder of his e...
In Monterrey, Mexico, a man identified as Diego Santoy Riveroll commits a double murder against two children, followed by an attempted murder of his ex-partner, Erika. The incident is popularly known as the Cumbres case.
War in Iraq: Al-Qaeda carries out the Ashoura Massacre in Iraq, killing 170 and wounding over 500.
War in Iraq: Al-Qaeda carries out the Ashoura Massacre in Iraq, killing 170 and wounding over 500.
Data sent from the Galileo spacecraft indicates that Jupiter's moon Europa has a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice.
Data sent from the Galileo spacecraft indicates that Jupiter's moon Europa has a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice.
Researchers at Fermilab announce the discovery of the top quark.
Researchers at Fermilab announce the discovery of the top quark.
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, San Marino, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, all of which (except San Marino) were forme...
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, San Marino, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, all of which (except San Marino) were former Soviet republics, join the United Nations.
Nelson Mandela is elected deputy president of the African National Congress.
Nelson Mandela is elected deputy president of the African National Congress.
Compact discs and players are released for the first time in the United States and other markets. They had previously been available only in Japan.
Compact discs and players are released for the first time in the United States and other markets. They had previously been available only in Japan.
Czech Vladimír Remek becomes the first non-Soviet or non-American to go into space, when he is launched aboard Soyuz 28.
Czech Vladimír Remek becomes the first non-Soviet or non-American to go into space, when he is launched aboard Soyuz 28.
In Toulouse, France, the first test flight of the Anglo-French Concorde is conducted.
In Toulouse, France, the first test flight of the Anglo-French Concorde is conducted.
Captain James Gallagher lands his B-50 Superfortress Lucky Lady II in Fort Worth, Texas, after completing the first non-stop around-the-world airplane...
Captain James Gallagher lands his B-50 Superfortress Lucky Lady II in Fort Worth, Texas, after completing the first non-stop around-the-world airplane flight in 94 hours and one minute.
World War II: During the Battle of the Bismarck Sea Allied aircraft defeat a Japanese attempt to ship troops to New Guinea.
World War II: During the Battle of the Bismarck Sea Allied aircraft defeat a Japanese attempt to ship troops to New Guinea.
World War II: First German military units enter Bulgaria after it joins the Axis Pact.
World War II: First German military units enter Bulgaria after it joins the Axis Pact.
Finnish president P. E. Svinhufvud gives a radio speech, which four days later finally ends the Mäntsälä Rebellion and the far-right Lapua Movement th...
Finnish president P. E. Svinhufvud gives a radio speech, which four days later finally ends the Mäntsälä Rebellion and the far-right Lapua Movement that started it.
The first Communist International meets in Moscow.
The first Communist International meets in Moscow.
In New York City the Martha Washington Hotel opens, becoming the first hotel exclusively for women.
In New York City the Martha Washington Hotel opens, becoming the first hotel exclusively for women.
United States Steel Corporation is founded as a result of a merger between Carnegie Steel Company and Federal Steel Company which became the first cor...
United States Steel Corporation is founded as a result of a merger between Carnegie Steel Company and Federal Steel Company which became the first corporation in the world with a market capital over $1 billion.
Queen Victoria narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Roderick Maclean in Windsor.
Queen Victoria narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Roderick Maclean in Windsor.
Just two days before inauguration, the U.S. Congress declares Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the 1876 U.S. presidential election even though Samuel...
Just two days before inauguration, the U.S. Congress declares Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the 1876 U.S. presidential election even though Samuel J. Tilden had won the popular vote.
The U.S. Congress passes the first Reconstruction Act.
The U.S. Congress passes the first Reconstruction Act.
Texas Revolution: The Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico is adopted.
Texas Revolution: The Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico is adopted.
Signing of the Kandyan Convention treaty by British invaders and the leaders of the Kingdom of Kandy.
Signing of the Kandyan Convention treaty by British invaders and the leaders of the Kingdom of Kandy.
Argentine War of Independence: A royalist fleet defeats a small flotilla of revolutionary ships in the Battle of San Nicolás on the River Plate.
Argentine War of Independence: A royalist fleet defeats a small flotilla of revolutionary ships in the Battle of San Nicolás on the River Plate.