2019
A redacted version of the Mueller report is released to the United States Congress and the public
A redacted version of the Mueller report is released to the United States Congress and the public.
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2014
The South Korean ferry MV Sewol capsizes and sinks near Jindo Island, killing 304 passengers and crew and leading to wid
The South Korean ferry MV Sewol capsizes and sinks near Jindo Island, killing 304 passengers and crew and leading to widespread criticism of the South Korean government, media, an…
2014
NASA's Kepler space telescope confirms the discovery of the first Earth-size planet in the habitable zone of another sta
NASA's Kepler space telescope confirms the discovery of the first Earth-size planet in the habitable zone of another star.
2013
The 2013 Baga massacre is started when Boko Haram militants engage government soldiers in Baga
The 2013 Baga massacre is started when Boko Haram militants engage government soldiers in Baga.
2013
The 2013 Baga massacre is started when Boko Haram militants engage government soldiers in Baga
The 2013 Baga massacre is started when Boko Haram militants engage government soldiers in Baga.
2012
The trial for Anders Behring Breivik, the perpetrator of the 2011 Norway attacks, begins in Oslo, Norway
The trial for Anders Behring Breivik, the perpetrator of the 2011 Norway attacks, begins in Oslo, Norway.
2006
A Palestinian suicide bomber detonates an explosive device in a Tel Aviv restaurant, killing 11 people and injuring 70
A Palestinian suicide bomber detonates an explosive device in a Tel Aviv restaurant, killing 11 people and injuring 70.
2003
The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union
The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union.
2003
The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union
The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union.
2003
Anneli Jäätteenmäki takes office as the first female prime minister of Finland
Anneli Jäätteenmäki takes office as the first female prime minister of Finland.
2001
India and Bangladesh begin a five-day border conflict, but are unable to resolve the disputes about their border
India and Bangladesh begin a five-day border conflict, but are unable to resolve the disputes about their border.
1996
The Israeli military commits the Qana massacre in a deliberate shelling of a United Nations compound near the village of
The Israeli military commits the Qana massacre in a deliberate shelling of a United Nations compound near the village of Qana in southern Lebanon, killing 106 Lebanese civilians w…
1988
The United States launches Operation Praying Mantis against Iranian naval forces in the largest naval battle since World
The United States launches Operation Praying Mantis against Iranian naval forces in the largest naval battle since World War II.
1988
In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later o
In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later overturned.
1986
An alleged state of war lasting 335 years between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly declared peace bringing an end
An alleged state of war lasting 335 years between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly declared peace bringing an end to any hypothetical war that may have been legally conside…
1982
Constitution Act, 1982 Patriation of the Canadian constitution in Ottawa by Proclamation of Elizabeth II, Queen of Canad
Constitution Act, 1982 Patriation of the Canadian constitution in Ottawa by Proclamation of Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada.
1980
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President. The Zimbabwean dollar replaces the Rhodesian dollar as the offi…
1980
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President. The Zimbabwean dollar replaces the Rhodesian dollar as the offi…
1978
Mir Akbar Khyber is assassinated, provoking the Saur Revolution in Afghanistan
Mir Akbar Khyber is assassinated, provoking the Saur Revolution in Afghanistan.