Todays History

Westray Mine disaster kills 26 workers in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Greek War of Independence: The Greeks defeat the Turks at the Battle of Gravia Inn.

Greece’s independence is recognized by the Treaty of London.

Louis XIV of France moves his court to the Palace of Versailles.

The first edition of The Manchester Guardian, now The Guardian, is published

The Naval Battle of Hakodate is fought in Japan.

A Bolshevik coup fails in the Democratic Republic of Georgia.

The first movie in the Austin Powers (“I lost my mojo“) series is released, the ‘International Man of Mystery’ The first movie in the Austin…

The Act of Union joining England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain takes effect.