Friday, 11 September, 2026
World History 1564 – Galileo Galilei Born Why it matters: His astronomical discoveries reshaped humanity’s understanding of the universe. 1942 – Fall of Singapore to Japanese Forces Why it matters: One of Britain’s greatest military defeats in World War II. 1989 – Soviet Withdrawal from Afghanistan Begins Why it matters: […]
World History 270 – Traditional Date of St. Valentine’s Execution Why it matters: Inspired the modern global celebration of Valentine’s Day. 1876 – Alexander Graham Bell Applies for Telephone Patent Why it matters: Launched the communications revolution that shaped the modern world. 1946 – University of Pennsylvania Unveils ENIAC Computer […]
World History 1633 – Galileo Galilei Arrives in Rome for Inquisition Trial Why it matters: Symbolized the historic conflict between scientific discovery and religious authority. 1945 – Allied Bombing of Dresden Begins Why it matters: One of the most controversial air raids of World War II, raising ethical questions about […]
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 […]
World History 1929 – Lateran Treaty Signed Between Italy and the Vatican Why it matters: Established Vatican City as an independent state, resolving a decades-long dispute. 1990 – Nelson Mandela Released from Prison Why it matters: Became a global symbol of reconciliation and the end of apartheid in South Africa. […]
World History 1763 – Treaty of Paris Ends the Seven Years’ War Why it matters: Redrew the global colonial map, expanding British power and setting the stage for the American Revolution. 1996 – IBM Supercomputer Deep Blue Plays First Game Against Garry Kasparov Why it matters: Signaled a turning point […]
World History 1900 – First Davis Cup Tournament Announced Why it matters: Became one of the most prestigious international team competitions in tennis, promoting global sports diplomacy. 1943 – Guadalcanal Campaign Ends in World War II Why it matters: Marked the first major Allied offensive victory against Japan, shifting momentum […]
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 […]
World History 1497 – Girolamo Savonarola Leads “Bonfire of the Vanities” Why it matters: Reflected religious reform tensions in Renaissance Florence. 1812 – Charles Dickens Born Why it matters: His novels shaped social reform discourse and world literature. 1992 – Maastricht Treaty Signed Why it matters: Established the European Union […]
World History 1952 – Elizabeth II Becomes Queen of the United Kingdom Why it matters: Began one of the longest reigns in British history. 1958 – Munich Air Disaster Why it matters: Claimed the lives of Manchester United soccer players and shocked the sports world. 1998 – Washington National Airport […]