Tag: on this day

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, ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2009 Both a Blue Moon and lunar eclipse occured on the same day The next such event on New ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2011 Samoa and Tokelau skipped December 30 To align their time zone with their major trading partners, Australia ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1996 Guatemalan civil war comes to an end The 36-year civil war between several leftist groups representing indigenous people ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2007 Nepal abolishes monarchy The Nepalese parliament approved an amendment to the country's constitution that declared the country a ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2007 Benazir Bhutto assassinated While campaigning for the upcoming elections in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2004 Massive tsunami causes damage and kills thousands in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand A 9.1 magnitude ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1989 Romanian President Nicolae Ceaușescu and wife Elena were executed After a revolution, the communist leader and his wife ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1955 NORAD's Santa tracking service begins The North American Aerospace Defense Command now tracks Santa Claus as he travels ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1994 Organized crime boss Whitey Bulger goes into hiding The convicted murderer remained hidden for 16 years, causing the ...