1925
The All-China Federation of Trade Unions is officially founded
The All-China Federation of Trade Unions is officially founded. Today it is the largest trade union in the world, with 134 million members.
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2012
A pastel version of The Scream, by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, sells for $120 million in a New York City auction, se
A pastel version of The Scream, by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, sells for $120 million in a New York City auction, setting a new world record for a work of art at auction.
1493
Pope Alexander VI (pictured) issued the papal bull Inter caetera, establishing a line of demarcation dividing the New Wo
Pope Alexander VI (pictured) issued the papal bull Inter caetera, establishing a line of demarcation dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal.
1919
Edward George Honey proposes the idea of a moment of silence to commemorate the Armistice of 11 November 1918 which ende
Edward George Honey proposes the idea of a moment of silence to commemorate the Armistice of 11 November 1918 which ended World War I.
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Victory in Europe Day, and its related observances (Europe): Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost T
Victory in Europe Day, and its related observances (Europe): Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, continues to May 9
1386
England and Portugal formally ratify their alliance with the signing of the Treaty of Windsor, making it the oldest dipl
England and Portugal formally ratify their alliance with the signing of the Treaty of Windsor, making it the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world which is still in force.
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Commemoration of the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands related observances: Liberation Day, commemorat
Commemoration of the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands related observances: Liberation Day, commemorating the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II.�
2010
Three days before her seventeenth birthday, Jessica Watson arrived in Sydney after sailing non-stop and unassisted aroun
Three days before her seventeenth birthday, Jessica Watson arrived in Sydney after sailing non-stop and unassisted around the world.
1990
Vincent van Gogh's Portrait of Dr
Vincent van Gogh's Portrait of Dr. Gachet was sold at auction at Christie's in New York for US$82.5 million, making it the world's most expensive painting at the time.
1983
The U
The U.S. Department of Energy declassifies documents showing world's largest mercury pollution event in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (ultimately found to be 4.2 million pounds [1.9 kt]), in response to the Ap�
1947
After renegotiating a contract with the makers of her signature perfume Chanel No
After renegotiating a contract with the makers of her signature perfume Chanel No. 5, Coco Chanel (pictured) received a share of wartime profits from its sale, making her one of the richest women in t�
1918
The Sedition Act was passed in the United States, forbidding Americans from using "disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abu
The Sedition Act was passed in the United States, forbidding Americans from using "disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abusive language" about the government, flag, or armed forces during the ongoing Wo�
2012
Tokyo Skytree opens to the public
Tokyo Skytree opens to the public. It is the tallest tower in the world (634 m), and the second tallest man-made structure on Earth after Burj Khalifa (829.8 m).
1927
Near Xining, China, an 8
Near Xining, China, an 8.3 magnitude earthquake causes 200,000 deaths in one of the world's most destructive earthquakes.
1913
Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia married Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover; the occasion was one of the last great so
Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia married Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover; the occasion was one of the last great social events of European royalty before World War I began.
2020
Protests triggered by the murder of George Floyd erupt in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, later becoming widespread across the U
Protests triggered by the murder of George Floyd erupt in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, later becoming widespread across the United States and around the world.
1932
Donoghue v Stevenson is decided, ultimately establishing the foundation for negligence in common law jurisdictions world
Donoghue v Stevenson is decided, ultimately establishing the foundation for negligence in common law jurisdictions worldwide.
1925
Frank Chee Willeto, American soldier and politician, 4th Vice President of the Navajo Nation and a noted code talker dur
Frank Chee Willeto, American soldier and politician, 4th Vice President of the Navajo Nation and a noted code talker during World War II (died 2013)
1900
The Reichstag approves new legislation continuing Germany's naval expansion program, providing for construction of 38 ba
The Reichstag approves new legislation continuing Germany's naval expansion program, providing for construction of 38 battleships over a 20-year period. Germany's fleet would be the largest in the wor�