History
On this day in 1497: Vasco da Gama’s first voyage to India
On this day, 8 July 1497, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama departed Lisbon on a voyage that would permanently reshape...
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The day the Solomon Islands found its own voice
On 7 July 1978, the Solomon Islands formally became an independent nation, ending nearly a century of British colonial administration....
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On this day in 1975: 1975 Arthur Ashe defeated Jimmy Connors in four sets of tennis at the 89th Wimbledon Championships.
On this day in 1975, Arthur Ashe etched his name into sporting history by defeating defending champion Jimmy Connors in...
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On this day: America at 250, a nation marks a historic milestone
Two hundred and fifty years after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the United States is today celebrating one...
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On this day in 1971: Jim Morrison, who was a member of the psychedelic rock group the Doors, died at age 27 in Paris
The end of an icon On 3 July 1971, Jim Morrison, the charismatic frontman of the psychedelic rock band The...
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On this day in 1925: Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was born
On July 2, 1925, Patrice Lumumba was born in Onalua, in what was then the Belgian Congo. Although he served...
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On this day in 1961: The birth of Princess Diana
More than a quarter of a century after her death, Diana, Princess of Wales, remains one of the most influential...
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On this day in 1934: Night of the Long Knives
How Hitler’s purge cemented Nazi power On the night of 30 June 1934, Adolf Hitler launched one of the most...
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On this day in 1958: Brazil’s first World Cup title
On 29 June 1958, Brazil transformed international football forever by winning its first FIFA World Cup, defeating hosts Sweden 5–2...
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