History
On this day in 1935: British archaeological scholar, military strategist, and author T.E. Lawrence, died at age 46
A myth born in the sands In the scorching Arabian desert, an Englishman in Bedouin robes led a daring revolt...
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On this day in 2012: Facebook had its first public offering, which raised $16 billion
When Facebook went public on 18 May 2012, few could have predicted the tumultuous journey ahead for the social networking...
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On this day in 1814: Norways constitution day
The 17th of May (Norwegian: Syttende mai) marks Norway's Constitution day, a national holiday commemorating the signing of Norway's constitution...
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On this day in 1943: Warsaw Ghetto uprising suppressed
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: Resistance Against Impossible Odds The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 stands as one of the most...
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On this day in 1940: The first McDonalds opened
In the bustling post-war landscape of San Bernardino, California, a revolution in American dining was taking shape—one that would eventually...
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On this day in 1948: Declaration of Israel’s statehood
Historical Background The establishment of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, marked the culmination of decades of Zionist...
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On this day in 1981: Pope John Paul II survived an assassination attempt in St. Peter’s Square
On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II survived a near-fatal assassination attempt in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. The...
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On this day in 1972: The Rolling Stones released Exile on Main Street – video & full album
Released in May 1972, "Exile on Main St." stands as perhaps the most mythologised album in the Rolling Stones' extensive...
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On this day in 1997: IBM’s chess-playing computer Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov
On May 11, 1997, the chess world witnessed a watershed moment when IBM's supercomputer Deep Blue defeated world chess champion...
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On this day in 1994: Nelson Mandela inaugurated as president of South Africa
Nelson Mandela: From Prison to Presidency - South Africa's Path to Freedom Nelson Mandela's inauguration as the first Black president...
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