1943
World War II: Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, begins.
World War II: Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, begins.
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1942
World War II: An American pilot spots a downed, intact Mitsubishi A6M Zero on Akutan Island (the "Akutan Zero"), which…
World War II: An American pilot spots a downed, intact Mitsubishi A6M Zero on Akutan Island (the "Akutan Zero"), which the US Navy then uses to learn the aircraft's flight characteristics.
1940
World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.
World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.
1940
World War II: Six days before Adolf Hitler issues his Directive 16 to the combined Wehrmacht armed forces for…
World War II: Six days before Adolf Hitler issues his Directive 16 to the combined Wehrmacht armed forces for Operation Sea Lion, the Kanalkampf shipping attacks begin against British maritime convoys�
1938
Howard Hughes begins a 91-hour airplane flight around the world that will set a new record.
Howard Hughes begins a 91-hour airplane flight around the world that will set a new record.
2011
The last edition of the British tabloid News of the World was published, closing due to allegations that it hacked the…
The last edition of the British tabloid News of the World was published, closing due to allegations that it hacked the voicemails of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, victims of the 7/7 attacks and re�
1913
The air temperature in Furnace Creek, California, reached 134 °F (56.7 °C), recognized by the World Meteorological…
The air temperature in Furnace Creek, California, reached 134 °F (56.7 °C), recognized by the World Meteorological Organization as the highest recorded on Earth.
1944
Byron Berline, American world champion bluegrass fiddle player (died 2021)
Byron Berline, American world champion bluegrass fiddle player (died 2021)
1943
World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily.
World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily.
1940
World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State.
World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State.
1943
World War II: German and Soviet forces engaged each other at the Battle of Prokhorovka (tanks pictured), one of the…
World War II: German and Soviet forces engaged each other at the Battle of Prokhorovka (tanks pictured), one of the largest tank battles in military history.
1943
World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest…
World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time.
1943
World War II: Operation Fustian, an Allied operation to capture the Primosole Bridge in Sicily, was launched.
World War II: Operation Fustian, an Allied operation to capture the Primosole Bridge in Sicily, was launched.
1942
World War II: The 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment was converted from a battalion to accommodate a larger number of…
World War II: The 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment was converted from a battalion to accommodate a larger number of volunteers spurred on by the Japanese invasion of the Philippines.
1941
World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against…
World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers.
1972
Steph Bridge, British World Champion kitesurfer
Steph Bridge, British World Champion kitesurfer
1889
Ante Pavelić, Croatian fascist dictator during World War II (died 1959)
Ante Pavelić, Croatian fascist dictator during World War II (died 1959)
1974
Carl Spaatz, American World War II general; commander of the Strategic Air Forces in Europe (born 1891)
Carl Spaatz, American World War II general; commander of the Strategic Air Forces in Europe (born 1891)
2006
Twitter, later one of the largest social media platforms in the world, is launched.
Twitter, later one of the largest social media platforms in the world, is launched.