Todays History

The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is certified, establishing African American citizenship and guaranteeing due process of law.

Vincent van Gogh shoots himself and dies two days later.

The Labour Party wins the United Kingdom general election of July 5 by a landslide, removing Winston Churchill from power.

The Arch of Constantine is completed near the Colosseum in Rome to commemorate Constantine I’s victory over Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge.

Louis VII of France lays siege to Damascus during the Second Crusade.

The Boundary Treaty of 1881 between Chile and Argentina is signed in Buenos Aires.

Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping is restored to power.

After 11 years of construction, the Aswan High Dam in Egypt is completed.

Siege of Jerusalem: Titus, son of emperor Vespasian, storms the Fortress of Antonia north of the Temple Mount. The Roman army is drawn into street…

Opening of the Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.