Japanese carmaker Mazda is founded, initially as a cork-producing company. Mazda’s history begins in 1920 in Hiroshima, Japan, when it was founded as Toyo Cork…

The Beatles’ last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The Beatles’ final public performance took place on January 30, 1969, atop…

The Menai Suspension Bridge, considered the world’s first modern suspension bridge, connecting the Isle of Anglesey to the north West coast of Wales, is opened….

In the first assassination attempt against a President of the United States, Richard Lawrence attempts to shoot president Andrew Jackson, but fails and is subdued…

The first American ironclad warship, the USS Monitor is launched.

Hitler takes office as the Chancellor of Germany.

Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist.

The Beatles’ last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. On January 30 1969, the Fab Four – John Lennon, Paul McCartney,…

Adolf Hitler is sworn in as the Chancellor of Germany. On this day in 1933, President Paul von Hindenburg names Adolf Hitler, leader or fÜhrer…