World History
1377 – Pope Gregory XI Returns Papacy to Rome
Ended decades of papal exile and restored Rome’s religious authority.
1945 – Soviet Forces Liberate Warsaw
A major turning point on the Eastern Front of World War II.
1995 – Kobe Earthquake Strikes Japan
Highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness and urban resilience.
U.S. History
1706 – Benjamin Franklin Born
A founding father whose ideas shaped American democracy and science.
1961 – Eisenhower Warns of the “Military-Industrial Complex”
A lasting caution about defense, industry, and democracy.
1994 – Northridge Earthquake Hits California
Changed building codes and emergency response standards.