History
On this day in 1945: An atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
On August 6, 1945, the United States unleashed a weapon of unprecedented destructive power on the Japanese city of Hiroshima....
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Thai businesswoman and politician Yingluck Shinawatra was elected prime minister of Thailand
Yingluck Shinawatra made history in 2011 when she became Thailand's first female prime minister. Her rise to power and subsequent...
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On this day in 1704: Gibraltar was captured by Britain
The strategic rock of Gibraltar has been a focal point of geopolitical interest for centuries. Its capture by Britain in...
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On this day in 1492: Columbus’s first transatlantic voyage began
Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer and navigator, is a pivotal figure in world history whose voyages to the Americas in...
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On this day in 1876: Wild Bill Hickok was murdered in the city of Deadwood
James Butler Hickok, better known as "Wild Bill" Hickok, was a legendary figure of the American Old West. Born in...
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On this day in 1996: American author George R.R. Martin published A Game of Thrones
"A Song of Ice and Fire" and its television counterpart "Game of Thrones" have become cultural phenomena, captivating millions of...
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On this day in 2012: American novelist, playwright, and essayist Gore Vidal died at age 86
Gore Vidal (1925-2012) was an American writer, intellectual, and public figure who left an indelible mark on 20th-century literature and...
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On this day in 1898: Death of Otto von Bismarck
Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) was a towering figure in 19th-century European politics, earning the moniker "The Iron Chancellor" for his...
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On this day in 1958: National Aeronautics and Space Administration established
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been at the forefront of space exploration and scientific discovery since its...
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On this day in 1914: Beginning of World War I
On July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, setting in motion a chain of events that would lead to...
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