The Stone of Scone, the stone upon which Scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned, is found on the site of the altar of Arbroath Abbey. The…

The Statute of Anne, the first law regulating copyright, comes into force in Great Britain. The Statute of Anne, also known as the Copyright Act…

The Suez Canal in Egypt is cleared and opens to shipping following the Suez Crisis. The Suez Crisis of 1956 was a major international conflict…

The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden Charles IX of Sweden, also known as Karl IX in Swedish, was born…

Mount Vesuvius erupts and devastates Naples. Mount Vesuvius, located near Naples, Italy, is one of the most famous and dangerous volcanoes in the world due…

Launch of Early Bird, the first commercial communications satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit. Early Bird, also known as Intelsat I, was indeed the…

American Civil War — The Battle of Yorktown begins

The Schutzstaffel (SS) is founded under Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Party in Germany. The Schutzstaffel (SS), which translates to “Protection Squadron” in English, was a paramilitary…

Robert Walpole becomes, in effect, the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, though he himself denied that title. Robert Walpole is widely considered to be…

In New York, Mafia boss John Gotti is convicted of murder and racketeering and is later sentenced to life in prison. John Gotti, also known…