Monday, 5 January, 2026
World History 1757 – Battle of Calcutta Why it matters: Increased British control in India, guiding colonial history. 1895 – Alfred Dreyfus Arrested Why it matters: Exposed deep antisemitism and shifted French politics and justice reform. 1971 – First ODI Cricket Match Played Why it matters: Birth of a global […]
World History 1643 – Birth of Isaac Newton Why it matters: His discoveries form the basis of modern physics and mathematics. 1948 – Burma (Myanmar) Gains Independence Why it matters: A step in the global wave of decolonization after WWII. 2004 – NASA’s Spirit Rover Lands on Mars Why it […]
World History 1521 – Martin Luther Excommunicated Why it matters: Cemented the Protestant Reformation and reshaped Christianity. 1833 – Britain Claims Falkland Islands Why it matters: Sparked a sovereignty dispute still influential today. 2009 – Bitcoin Network Launches Why it matters: The beginning of cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. U.S. History […]
World History 1492 – Granada Falls, Ending the Reconquista Why it matters: Final unification of Spain and expansion toward the New World. 1920 – Palestine Under British Mandate Why it matters: A critical turning point in the Middle East’s complex future. 1980 – Intense Diplomacy Begins for Iranian Hostage Crisis […]
World History 1959 – Cuban Revolution Triumphs Why it matters: Shifted Cold War power in the Americas and led to long-lasting U.S.–Cuba tensions. 1901 – Commonwealth of Australia Formed Why it matters: United separate colonies into one nation with a strong democratic system. 1801 – United Kingdom of Great Britain […]