History
On this day in 1916: The battle of Somme
The bloodiest day in British military history began 108 years ago today On this day in 1916, the Battle of...
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On this day in 1905: Albert Einstein published his special theory of relativity
Young patent clerk revolutionises physics with a groundbreaking paper On 30th June 1905, a 26-year-old patent clerk named Albert Einstein...
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On this day in 1974: The first annual Gay Pride March
In 1974, New York City hosted its first official annual Gay Pride March, signalling a turning point for the visibility,...
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On this day in 1914: World War I started
World War I, often called the Great War, shattered Europe’s sense of order, stability and progress. Between 1914 and 1918,...
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On this day in 1871: Japan adopted the Yen
In a landmark decision that would forever change the course of Japanese commerce and international trade, Japan officially adopted the...
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On this day in 1906: The first Grand Prix motor racing event took place in Le Mans, France
The 1906 French Grand Prix was the first official Grand Prix, held on 26-27 June 1906 at Le Mans, establishing...
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On this day in 1961: British comedian and actor Ricky Gervais was born – video
Ricky Gervais brings death to life with new 'Mortality' world tour hitting global stages Award-winning British comedian Ricky Gervais is...
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On this day in 1987: Lionel Messi was born – video
Born on 24th June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina, Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini would grow from a diminutive boy with growth...
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On this day in 2016: Britain votes to leave the EU
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom delivered one of the most consequential political decisions in modern European history when...
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On this day in 1941: Germany invades Soviet Union
On the 22nd of June 1941, Adolf Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union. It was the...
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