History
On this day in 1457: The Mainz Psalter becomes the first printed book in Europe
The Mainz Psalter, completed on 14 August 1457 in Mainz, Germany, became the first book printed in Europe to feature...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1926: Fidel Castro was born
Fidel Castro, one of the most prominent political figures of the 20th century, led Cuba for nearly five decades, transforming...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1877: Phonograph invented by Thomas Alva Edison
Thomas Alva Edison’s invention of the phonograph in 1877 marked a historic breakthrough, introducing the world to recorded sound for...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1942: American actress Hedy Lamarr received a patent for an electronic device that became a component of satellite and cellular phone technology
In 1942, Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr and American composer George Antheil were granted a US patent for an innovative frequency-hopping...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1793: The Louvre opens in Paris as a landmark of art and culture
The Louvre Museum, one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions, opened its doors in Paris in 1793, marking a...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1969: American actress Sharon Tate and four others were murdered by followers of Charles Manson
In one of the most infamous crimes in American history, actress Sharon Tate and four others were brutally murdered on...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1974: Nixon resigns amid Watergate scandal fallout
In a historic first for the United States, President Richard Nixon announced his resignation on 8 August 1974, bowing to...
Read moreDetailsOn this day: Key moments in history from 7 August
From exploration and inventions to wars and disasters, 7 August has marked several notable moments in world history. As each...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1945: Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
At 08:15 on 6 August 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb ever used in warfare on the...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1963: World powers ban atmospheric nuclear tests in landmark treaty
In a historic step towards curbing the nuclear arms race, the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom...
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