1962
Beginning of the 8th World Festival of Youth and Students.
Beginning of the 8th World Festival of Youth and Students.
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1849
Max Nordau, Hungarian physician, author, and critic, co-founded the World Zionist Organization (died 1923)
Max Nordau, Hungarian physician, author, and critic, co-founded the World Zionist Organization (died 1923)
2006
The world's longest running music show Top of the Pops is broadcast for the last time on BBC Two. The show had aired…
The world's longest running music show Top of the Pops is broadcast for the last time on BBC Two. The show had aired for 42 years.
1966
England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time.
England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time.
1962
The Trans-Canada Highway, the then-longest national highway in the world, is officially opened.
The Trans-Canada Highway, the then-longest national highway in the world, is officially opened.
1930
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina.
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina.
1966
In London, the England national football team won the FIFA World Cup, winning the final against West Germany 4–2 after…
In London, the England national football team won the FIFA World Cup, winning the final against West Germany 4–2 after extra time.
1930
In Montevideo, the Uruguay national football team (team pictured) won the inaugural FIFA World Cup, defeating…
In Montevideo, the Uruguay national football team (team pictured) won the inaugural FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final.
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 considered to exist.
1797
War of the First Coalition: The Peace of Leoben is signed by Napoleon Bonaparte and Maximilian, Count of Merveldt, creat
War of the First Coalition: The Peace of Leoben is signed by Napoleon Bonaparte and Maximilian, Count of Merveldt, creating an armistice between France and Austria, setting the stage for the Treaty of�
1983
Cold War: American schoolgirl Samantha Smith is invited to visit the Soviet Union by its leader Yuri Andropov after he r
Cold War: American schoolgirl Samantha Smith is invited to visit the Soviet Union by its leader Yuri Andropov after he read her letter in which she expressed fears about nuclear war.
1777
American Revolutionary War: Sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington allegedly rode forty miles (64 km) through the night to war
American Revolutionary War: Sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington allegedly rode forty miles (64 km) through the night to warn militiamen under her father Henry's command that British troops were planning�
1296
First War of Scottish Independence: John Balliol's Scottish army is defeated by an English army commanded by John de War
First War of Scottish Independence: John Balliol's Scottish army is defeated by an English army commanded by John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey at the Battle of Dunbar.
1975
Vietnam War: Operation Frequent Wind: The U
Vietnam War: Operation Frequent Wind: The U.S. begins to evacuate U.S. citizens from Saigon before an expected North Vietnamese takeover. U.S. involvement in the war comes to an end. This happens afte�
1889
The Treaty of Wuchale was signed, ending the Italo-Ethiopian War, but differences in translation later led to another wa
The Treaty of Wuchale was signed, ending the Italo-Ethiopian War, but differences in translation later led to another war.
1815
Neapolitan War: Joachim Murat, King of Naples, is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Tolentino, the decisive eng
Neapolitan War: Joachim Murat, King of Naples, is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Tolentino, the decisive engagement of the war.
1846
Mexican–American War: American forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first
Mexican–American War: American forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first major battle of the war.
1865
American Civil War: The Battle of Palmito Ranch: The first day of the last major land action to take place during the Ci
American Civil War: The Battle of Palmito Ranch: The first day of the last major land action to take place during the Civil War, resulting in a Confederate victory.
1864
American Civil War: The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House: Union troops assault a Confederate salient known as the "Mul
American Civil War: The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House: Union troops assault a Confederate salient known as the "Mule Shoe", with some of the fiercest fighting of the war, much of it hand-to-hand�