One of the most controversial state boundaries in the world, the one dividing Muslim Pakistan and Hindu India, was officially declared on this day. The most interesting f...
On this day, Elvis Presley, called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, died aged 43 at home in Graceland Mansion, Tennessee. He was found dead on the floor of his bathroom, and al...
The last Chinese emperor Pu Yi was captured by Soviet troops on this day in 1945. This occurred one day before Japan surrendered to the Allies in World War II. Pu Yi was...
This day in 1891 marked the consecration of the only steel church in Asia – San Sebastian Church in Manila on the Philippines. It also seems to be the only church in the...
The Arab state of Bahrain, situated in the Persian Gulf, achieved its independence on this day in 1971. Bahrain is a wealthy country, but covers only a small area – only...
On this day in 1960 the Republic of Congo with its capital Brazzaville achieved independence. This Congo, which used to carry the name Zaire, should not be confused with...
On this day the famous Italian automobile designer Enzo Ferrari died. He died in the town of Maranello, known to many car enthusiasts as the headquarters of the Ferrari...
Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, the German princess after whom the city of Adelaide in South Australia is named, was born on this day in 1792. Adelaide is today a city with o...