World History
1587 – Mary, Queen of Scots Executed
Why it matters: Intensified political and religious conflicts in Britain.
1910 – Boy Scouts of America Founded
Why it matters: Became a global youth development movement.
1963 – Ba’athist Coup Begins in Iraq (the “Ramadan Revolution”)
Why it matters: The coup overthrew Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Qasim and reshaped Iraq’s modern political trajectory—fueling regional Arab nationalist power struggles and setting conditions that later enabled long-term Ba’athist dominance.
U.S. History
1915 – Birth of Lana Turner
Why it matters: Became a major Hollywood star of the Golden Age.
1924 – First Execution Using Gas Chamber in U.S.
Why it matters: Marked a controversial shift in capital punishment methods.
1980 – Winter Olympics Open in Lake Placid
Why it matters: Soon featured the “Miracle on Ice,” a defining Cold War sports moment.