Today in history

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1983 The first shaft of the world's longest tunnel is completed The 53.85 km (33.46 mi) long Seikan Tunnel...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2001 A massive earthquake hits Gujarat, India About 20,000 people died and over 160,000 people were injured. 1998 In a...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1977 The world's first solar power plant is opened The solar furnace in Odeillo, France, was the first alternative...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1990 Japan launches its first lunar probe Hiten was the first robotic lunar probe since the Soviet Luna 24...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1986 The first artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Among the first inductees were...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2006 Eco Morales becomes Bolivia's first indigenous president The left-wing politician has primarily focused on combating poverty and limiting...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1998 Pope John Paul II visits Cuba It was the first time any Pope visited the country. 1976 Concorde takes...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2009 Barack Obama is sworn in as U.S. president Obama became the country's first black president. 1981 The Iran hostage...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2007 Turkish journalist Hrant Dink is assassinated The murderer was a 17-year-old Turkish nationalist who disagreed with Dink on...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2002 The Sierra Leone Civil War ends The conflict lasted 11 years and left over 50,000 dead. 1997 Børge Ousland...