Stephenson’s Rocket wins the Rainhill Trials. Stephenson’s Rocket was one of the most famous early steam locomotives, designed by George Stephenson and his son Robert…

Poland bans Solidarity and all other trade unions. Solidarity, also known as “Solidarno??” in Polish, was a historic trade union and social movement in Poland…

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the death toll rises to nearly 900.

After its London premiere, Cats opens on Broadway and runs for nearly 18 years before closing on September 10, 2000.

Poland bans Solidarity and all other trade unions. [rdp-wiki-embed url=’https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solidarity_(Polish_trade_union)’]

The Treaty of Ried is signed between Bavaria and Austria. The Treaty of Ried of 8 October 1813 was a treaty that was signed between…

The Indian Air Force is set up.

Th end of the Spanish siege of Alkmaar which is the first Dutch victory in the Eighty Years’ War.

A telegraph line between Los Angeles and San Francisco is first used.