World History
1809 – Charles Darwin Born
Why it matters: His theory of evolution by natural selection revolutionized biology and scientific thought.
1947 – Christian Dior Introduces the “New Look” in Paris
Why it matters: Redefined post-war fashion and restored Paris as a global style capital.
1974 – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Exiled from the Soviet Union
Why it matters: Highlighted global human rights concerns and censorship under communist regimes.
U.S. History
1809 – Abraham Lincoln Born
Why it matters: Led the nation through the Civil War and ended slavery.
1909 – NAACP Founded
Why it matters: Became one of the most influential organizations in the fight for civil rights.
1999 – U.S. Senate Acquits President Bill Clinton
Why it matters: Marked a major constitutional and political moment in modern impeachment history.