The Beatles occupy the top five positions on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. The Beatles were one of the most influential and celebrated bands…
3 April 1895
The trial in the libel case brought by Oscar Wilde begins, eventually resulting in his imprisonment on charges of homosexuality. In 1895, Oscar Wilde, then…
2 April 1792
The Coinage Act is passed by Congress, establishing the United States Mint. The Coinage Act of 1792 was a landmark piece of legislation in early…
1 April 1947
The only mutiny in the history of the Royal New Zealand Navy begins. In April 1947, the Royal New Zealand Navy was shaken by a…
31 March 1889
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened. The **Eiffel Tower** is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and a defining symbol of Paris….
30 March 1842
Ether anesthesia is used for the first time, in an operation by the American surgeon Dr. Crawford Long. The development of ether anesthesia marked a…
29 March 1871
Royal Albert Hall is opened by Queen Victoria The Royal Albert Hall is one of the most iconic performance venues in the world, located in…
28 March 1809
Peninsular War: France defeats Spain in the Battle of Medellín. The Battle of Medellín, fought on March 28, 1809, was a significant clash during the…
27 March 1958
Nikita Khrushchev becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union. Nikita Khrushchev was a pivotal figure in the history of the Soviet…
26 March 1169
Saladin becomes the emir of Egypt. Saladin, also known as ?al?? ad-D?n Y?suf ibn Ayy?b, was a prominent Muslim leader of the 12th century who…