1913: The Longest-lived United States President
On this day in 1913 Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States, was born. He is particularly interesting for his longevity because he was the longest-lived of a...
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1930: The Inaugural World Cup
The first World Cup began on this day in 1930. It took place in the relatively small South American country of Uruguay because the Uruguayan national football team won th...
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1962: The British “Night of the Long Knives” – Prime Minister Harold Macmillan Dismisses Seven Members of his Cabinet
On this day in 1962, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan sacked seven members of his cabinet. It was the largest dismissal of Ministers in such a short time in Britis...
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1174: Scottish King William “The Lion” Captured in Battle
A very dramatic event in the history of Scotland took place on this day. The British were able to capture the Scottish King William I, known under the nickname “The...
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1812: The American Invasion of Canada
The USA invaded Canada on this day in 1812. Namely, the U.S. Army, commanded by General William Hull, crossed the Canada – U.S. border (which was actually the Detroit Riv...
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2007: Secret Recording of Baghdad Airstrike
On this day the famous recording of a helicopter attack on Baghdad, filmed form the very helicopter, were made. This video footage was, of course, supposed to be secret,...
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1979: Kiribati – the First State to Enter a New Day and a New Year
The island state of Kiribati in the Pacific Ocean was granted independence on this day in 1979. This country is particularly interesting for the great dispersal of its is...
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1799: How was the Sikh Empire in India Established?
The Sikh Empire was symbolically established on this day when the famous ruler Ranjit Singh captured Lahore, his future capital. Note that Sikhs are still a significant f...
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