Today in history

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,...

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...