1911: The First Indianapolis 500-Mile Race
On this day in 1911, the first competition on the famous “Indianapolis 500″ race was held. Today, this race is one of the biggest annual events in the world of motor spor...
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1846: The famous Fabergé Eggs were originally Easter Eggs for the Russian Empress
On this day the famous Peter Carl Fabergé, world known as the craftsman of expensive “Fabergé eggs”, was born. These eggs, made of gemstones and precious metals, now exce...
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1967: Biafra Declares its Independence from Nigeria
On this day in 1967, the Republic of Biafra proclaimed its independence from Nigeria. The international recognition of Biafra wasn’t achieved, and Nigerian forces...
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1868: Last Public Execution in Vienna
The last public execution in Vienna took place on this day in 1868. It is also likely the last such execution in the lands under the Habsburg crown. The person who was ex...
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1947: The von Trapp Family – “The Sound of Music”
The famous Georg von Trapp died on this day in 1947. The musical “My Sound of Music” was based on a true story. Namely, the young Maria (Julie Andrews), who firstly...
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1948: The First UN Peacekeepers
They were called the UNTSO (United Nations Truce Supervision Organization) and responsible for securing ceasefires in the Middle East. The first UN peacekeeping troops we...
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1918: Battle of Sardarabad: The Complete Destruction of the Armenian Nation Prevented
A lot of people know that the Turks committed a terrible genocide against the Armenians. It was one of the bloodiest crimes in recent history, and people responsible for...
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1900: Why was the Capital of Chad Named after a Frenchman?
Today, the capital of Chad is called N’Djamena, but from the time it was founded to 1973 it was called Fort-Lamy. On this day in 1900, the capital of the African Republic...
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