Todays History

Lina Medina becomes the youngest confirmed mother in medical history at the age of five.

The Great Comet of 1861 is first discovered by John Tebbutt from Australia.

The first major battle of the Greek War of Independence is fought against the Turks is fought in Valtetsi.

On this single day eight people die during summit attempts on Mount Everest.

The Lincoln Cathedral is consecrated.

The Hard Hat Riot occurs in New York City as blue collar workers clash with demonstrators who are protesting the Vietnam War.

The painting ‘The Scream’ is recovered after being stolen from the National Gallery of Norway in February.

Thirty six people are killed as the German zeppelin ship Hindenburg catches fire and is destroyed when attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Mass protests start in Greece in response to austerity measures imposed by the government due to a debt crisis.