John Fitch is granted a United States patent for the steamboat. John Fitch, an American inventor, was granted a United States patent for the steamboat…

The Jay Report into the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal is published The Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal was a highly disturbing and significant case…

Papal conclave: Albino Luciani is elected as Pope John Paul I.

The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begins its final, paroxysmal, stage.

The South African Border War starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.

John Fitch is granted a United States patent for the steamboat. [rdp-wiki-embed url=’https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steamboat’]

The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote. The 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote, is…

The final, paroxysmal stage of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begins its .

Albino Luciani is elected as Pope John Paul I.