Todays History

A debate on evolution at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History takes place.

Ninety-nine people are killed in train crash near St-Hilaire, Quebec.

The Treaty of Versailles is signed in Paris. This ens the fighting between Germany and the Allies of World War I.

German troops capture the city of Bia?ystok during the operation Barbarossa.

USA President John Kennedy gave his “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech, shortly after Soviet backed East Germany erected the Berlin Wall.

Julia Gillard assumed office as the first female Prime Minister of Australia.

South Africa defeats New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final