The Moscow–Washington hotline between the leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union goes into operation. The Moscow–Washington hotline, often nicknamed the “red telephone,” was…
29 August 1842
Treaty of Nanking signing ends the First Opium War. The Treaty of Nanking, signed on August 29, 1842, officially ended the First Opium War between…
28 August 1913
Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague. The Peace Palace in The Hague is one of the most important symbols of international justice…
27 August 1832
Black Hawk, leader of the Sauk tribe of Native Americans, surrenders to U.S. authorities, ending the Black Hawk War. The Black Hawk War of 1832…
26 August 2011
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing’s all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one of the most…
25 August 1609
Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers. Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and polymath often called the “father of modern…
24 August 1743
The War of the Hats – The Swedish army surrenders to the Russians in Helsinki, ending the war and starting Lesser Wrath. The War of…
23 August 1799
Napoleon Bonaparte leaves Egypt for France en route to seizing power. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) was one of the most influential figures in European history, known…
22 August 1846
The Second Federal Republic of Mexico is established. The Second Federal Republic of Mexico refers to the period between 1846 and 1863, following the collapse…
21 August 1770
James Cook formally claims eastern Australia for Great Britain, naming it New South Wales. James Cook (1728–1779) was a British explorer, navigator, and cartographer best…