History
On this day in 1973: Vietnam War ended
The Vietnam War, one of the most controversial conflicts in American history, came to a dramatic conclusion on April 30,...
Read moreDetails
On this day in 1971: Military coup in Uganda led by Major General Idi Amin
On January 25, 1971, Uganda experienced a pivotal moment in its political history when Major General Idi Amin orchestrated a...
Read moreDetails
On this day in 1984: Steve Jobs introduced Apple’s computer Macintosh
On January 24, 1984, Steve Jobs unveiled a computer that would change the course of personal technology forever. The Apple...
Read moreDetails
On this day in 2020: China locks down the city of Wuhan to control the city’s COVID-19 outbreak
In January 2020, the city of Wuhan became the epicentre of a global health crisis that would fundamentally alter the...
Read moreDetails
On this day in 1901: Queen Victoria died
Queen Victoria, Britain's second-longest-reigning monarch, defined an entire era of British history and left an indelible mark on the modern...
Read moreDetails
On this day in 1978: First commercial Concorde flight
The Concorde stands as one of aviation's most remarkable achievements, representing the pinnacle of supersonic passenger travel. First taking flight...
Read moreDetails
On this day in 1955; U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower held the first-ever televised presidential press conference
On January 19, 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower made history by holding the first televised presidential press conference, marking a...
Read moreDetails
On this day in 1986: Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first celebrated as a national holiday in the United States
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, observed annually on the third Monday of January, stands as a powerful tribute to one...
Read moreDetails
On this day in 2008: American-born chess player Bobby Fischer died at age 64
Bobby Fischer was one of the most brilliant and controversial figures in chess history. Born Robert James Fischer in Chicago...
Read moreDetails
On this day in 1991: Beginning of Persian Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War began on January 17, 1991, when a U.S.-led coalition launched Operation Desert Storm against Iraq in...
Read moreDetails