The new Roman Republic is declared.

World War II: Japan invades Singapore.

Crocs get a patent for their iconic plastic clog shoe Crocs footwear refers to a line of shoes that are instantly recognizable for their clog-like…

Otto becomes the first modern King of Greece.

Peninsular War: Siege of Cádiz begins.

A strong earthquake struck the Ionian coast of Sicily, causing tens of thousands of injuries and deaths, especially in Catania.

Cavalese cable car disaster: a United States military pilot causes the death of 20 people when his low-flying plane cuts the cable of a cable-car…

Grand Central Terminal is opened in New York City.

The Beatles have their first number one hit in the United States with “I Want to Hold Your Hand”.