Todays History

The first part of Saint Petersburg Metro is opened.

Israel launches a major military operation in the Gaza Strip, as hostilities with Hamas escalate.

In Aramoana, New Zealand, David Gray shoots dead 13 people in a massacre before being tracked down and killed by police the next day.

Ramzi Yousef is found guilty of masterminding the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

The Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia is opened.

Bill Gates introduces Windows 1.0.

Suicide bombers attack three hotels in Amman, Jordan, killing at least 60 people.

While experimenting with electricity, Wilhelm Röntgen discovers the X-ray.

Jokela school shooting in Tuusula, Finland, resulting in the death of nine people.

Meet the Press, the longest running television program in history, makes its debut