Tag: History

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1946 The first General Assembly of the United Nations opens 51 nations were represented on that day. 1929 The first ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2005 The second Sudanese War ends As an outcome, Southern Sudan was granted autonomy; in 2011, South Sudan became ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1994 Russian cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov begins his record spaceflight Polyakov stayed aboard the Mir space station for a record-breaking ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1989 Akihito is sworn in as Emperor of Japan His accession to the throne followed the death of his ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2021 The US Capitol is attacked A horde of Donald Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol in Washington, ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2005 The solar system's largest known dwarf planet is discovered The discovery of "Eris" prompted the International Astronomical Union ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2010 Burj Khalifa is opened Burj Khalifa in Dubai is currently the world's tallest building, at 829.8 m (2,722 ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1994 Millions of people from the former Apartheid Homelands gain South African citizenship To ensure a white majority of ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1981 The “Yorkshire Ripper” is caught Peter Sutcliffe confessed to murdering 13 women and was sentenced to life imprisonment. ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1999 The Euro becomes the official currency in 11 countries While the Euro was already valid for bank transfers, ...