November 5
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233 events recorded on November 5 throughout history
Guy Fawkes stood guard over thirty-six barrels of gunpowder beneath the House of Lords, ready to shatter Parliament and install a Catholic monarch. Authorities uncovered his scheme after an anonymous letter reached Lord Monteagle, leading to Fawkes's arrest and sparking a desperate flight by his co-conspirators. Eight survivors faced execution by hanging, drawing, and quartering, sealing a legacy of failed rebellion that still defines November 5th today.
Frederick the Great routed a combined French and Holy Roman Empire army nearly twice his size at Rossbach in barely ninety minutes using rapid cavalry flanking maneuvers. The victory saved Prussia from encirclement during the Seven Years' War and cemented Frederick's reputation as Europe's foremost military tactician.
Six nations sat across from British negotiators at Fort Stanwix, New York, and handed over 1.8 million square miles they didn't actually own. The Iroquois Confederacy signed away Cherokee and Shawnee hunting grounds — lands belonging to other nations entirely. Britain's Crown wanted the line held. Settlers wanted it gone. And the Iroquois? They wanted trade advantages and walked away satisfied. But the Shawnee weren't invited. Their fury helped fuel Dunmore's War — and eventually, something much larger.
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Berber forces under Sulayman ibn al-Hakam crush Umayyad Caliph Muhammad II at the Battle of Qantish, shattering his a…
Berber forces under Sulayman ibn al-Hakam crush Umayyad Caliph Muhammad II at the Battle of Qantish, shattering his army and ending his reign. This decisive defeat triggers a decade-long civil war that fractures the Caliphate of Córdoba, ultimately dissolving its centralized power and plunging Al-Andalus into fragmentation.
Two-year-old Ly Anh Tong was placed on the throne of Vietnam's Ly dynasty, beginning one of the longest reigns in the…
Two-year-old Ly Anh Tong was placed on the throne of Vietnam's Ly dynasty, beginning one of the longest reigns in the country's history at 37 years. His minority required regents to govern, and the decades of court intrigue that followed weakened the dynasty's grip on power.
en Suiza se inaugura el Concilio de Constanza, en el que se pone fin al Cisma de Occidente.
en Suiza se inaugura el Concilio de Constanza, en el que se pone fin al Cisma de Occidente.
Als Papst Eugen IV.
Als Papst Eugen IV. 1437 das Konzil von Basel nach Ferrara verlegt, spaltet sich das Konzil. Der in Basel verbliebene Teil setzt Eugen ab und wählte in einem nur wenige Stunden dauernden Konklave den Savoyer Herzog Amadeus VIII. zum Papst. Unter dem Namen Felix V. geht er als letzter Gegenpapst in die Geschichte ein.
Zar Iwan III.
Zar Iwan III. lässt den Peterhof, das Kontor der Hanse in Nowgorod, schließen und zerstören.
Jehan Lagadeuc's Catholicon hit print on November 5, 1499, establishing the first printed dictionaries for both Breto…
Jehan Lagadeuc's Catholicon hit print on November 5, 1499, establishing the first printed dictionaries for both Breton and French languages. This publication standardized spelling and vocabulary across Brittany, ensuring the survival of a distinct Celtic tongue while simultaneously codifying early modern French for wider European readership.
The St. Felix’s Flood obliterated the Dutch city of Reimerswaal, permanently submerging the once-prosperous trading h…
The St. Felix’s Flood obliterated the Dutch city of Reimerswaal, permanently submerging the once-prosperous trading hub beneath the Oosterschelde estuary. This catastrophe forced the relocation of its surviving merchant class to nearby towns, ending the city’s dominance in the regional salt and textile trade and leaving only ruins for future divers to rediscover.
en Países Bajos, la Inundación de San Félix («Sábado maléfico») deja un saldo de 100 000 muertos.
en Países Bajos, la Inundación de San Félix («Sábado maléfico») deja un saldo de 100 000 muertos.
Termina o 1.º cerco de Diu.
Termina o 1.º cerco de Diu.
en el Virreinato de Nueva España, el virrey Luis de Velasco inaugura los cursos de la Escuela de Leyes, fundada en es…
en el Virreinato de Nueva España, el virrey Luis de Velasco inaugura los cursos de la Escuela de Leyes, fundada en esta fecha y dependiente de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
Akbar’s Mughal forces crushed the army of Hem Chandra Vikramaditya at the Second Battle of Panipat after a stray arro…
Akbar’s Mughal forces crushed the army of Hem Chandra Vikramaditya at the Second Battle of Panipat after a stray arrow struck the Hindu king in the eye. This victory ended the short-lived Suri dynasty’s challenge to Mughal rule, securing Akbar’s throne and cementing the Mughal Empire’s dominance over northern India for the next two centuries.
en México empieza el gobierno del virrey Martín Enríquez de Almansa.
en México empieza el gobierno del virrey Martín Enríquez de Almansa.
Gunpowder Plot Foiled: Guy Fawkes Executed
Guy Fawkes stood guard over thirty-six barrels of gunpowder beneath the House of Lords, ready to shatter Parliament and install a Catholic monarch. Authorities uncovered his scheme after an anonymous letter reached Lord Monteagle, leading to Fawkes's arrest and sparking a desperate flight by his co-conspirators. Eight survivors faced execution by hanging, drawing, and quartering, sealing a legacy of failed rebellion that still defines November 5th today.
Guy Fawkes stands caught with thirty-six barrels of gunpowder beneath the House of Lords, his plan to annihilate King…
Guy Fawkes stands caught with thirty-six barrels of gunpowder beneath the House of Lords, his plan to annihilate King James I and Parliament foiled just hours before the opening ceremony. This failed explosion cemented annual bonfire celebrations across Britain for centuries, transforming a thwarted assassination attempt into a lasting ritual of national defiance against tyranny.
en Boston (Estados Unidos) se funda la primera oficina postal de ese país.
en Boston (Estados Unidos) se funda la primera oficina postal de ese país.
William of Orange landed at Brixham with 15,000 troops, ending the reign of King James II without a massive civil war.
William of Orange landed at Brixham with 15,000 troops, ending the reign of King James II without a massive civil war. This invasion secured a Protestant succession and forced the subsequent acceptance of the Bill of Rights, which permanently shifted power from the monarchy to the English Parliament.
Prince William III of Orange landed his Dutch fleet at Brixham, sparking an invasion that forced King James II to fle…
Prince William III of Orange landed his Dutch fleet at Brixham, sparking an invasion that forced King James II to flee London. This decisive move ended Catholic rule in England and secured a Protestant succession, fundamentally redefining the British monarchy's relationship with Parliament for centuries.
Felipe V de España firma un acta de renuncia a la corona de Francia para él y sus descendientes.
Felipe V de España firma un acta de renuncia a la corona de Francia para él y sus descendientes.
Joseph-Nicolas Delisle mobilized astronomers across Europe and beyond to track the transit of Mercury simultaneously.
Joseph-Nicolas Delisle mobilized astronomers across Europe and beyond to track the transit of Mercury simultaneously. By comparing these disparate observations, scientists calculated the distance between the Earth and the Sun with unprecedented accuracy. This international collaboration established the modern method of using planetary transits to determine the scale of our solar system.
In Mannheim erfolgt die Uraufführung der Oper La clemenza di Tito von Ignaz Holzbauer.
In Mannheim erfolgt die Uraufführung der Oper La clemenza di Tito von Ignaz Holzbauer.
Frederick Routs France: Rossbach Won in Ninety Minutes
Frederick the Great routed a combined French and Holy Roman Empire army nearly twice his size at Rossbach in barely ninety minutes using rapid cavalry flanking maneuvers. The victory saved Prussia from encirclement during the Seven Years' War and cemented Frederick's reputation as Europe's foremost military tactician.
en la costa de Chile, los españoles fundan el puerto de Talcahuano.
en la costa de Chile, los españoles fundan el puerto de Talcahuano.
Six nations sat across from British negotiators at Fort Stanwix, New York, and handed over 1.8 million square miles t…
Six nations sat across from British negotiators at Fort Stanwix, New York, and handed over 1.8 million square miles they didn't actually own. The Iroquois Confederacy signed away Cherokee and Shawnee hunting grounds — lands belonging to other nations entirely. Britain's Crown wanted the line held. Settlers wanted it gone. And the Iroquois? They wanted trade advantages and walked away satisfied. But the Shawnee weren't invited. Their fury helped fuel Dunmore's War — and eventually, something much larger.
In Mannheim findet die Uraufführung der Oper Temistocle von Johann Christian Bach statt.
In Mannheim findet die Uraufführung der Oper Temistocle von Johann Christian Bach statt.
la Misión de San Diego de Alcalá, en Alta California, es masacrada, y varias personas son asesinadas (véase en "Falle…
la Misión de San Diego de Alcalá, en Alta California, es masacrada, y varias personas son asesinadas (véase en "Fallecimientos" a Lluís Jaume Vallespir).
Miami Chief Little Turtle ambushed and destroyed a French-American force under Colonel Augustin de La Balme near the …
Miami Chief Little Turtle ambushed and destroyed a French-American force under Colonel Augustin de La Balme near the Aboite River. The decisive victory halted American expansion into the Ohio Valley and established Little Turtle as one of the most formidable Native American military leaders of the era.
en Madrid (España), el rey Carlos IV perdona la traición de su hijo Fernando VII, implicado en la Conspiración de El …
en Madrid (España), el rey Carlos IV perdona la traición de su hijo Fernando VII, implicado en la Conspiración de El Escorial.
en la provincia de Cádiz (España), las tropas invasoras francesas inician el asedio a la Isla de León.
en la provincia de Cádiz (España), las tropas invasoras francesas inician el asedio a la Isla de León.
Father Jose Matias Delgado rang the bells of La Merced church in San Salvador, calling the people to revolt against S…
Father Jose Matias Delgado rang the bells of La Merced church in San Salvador, calling the people to revolt against Spanish rule. The 1811 uprising was quickly suppressed, but Delgado's act of defiance earned him the title "Father of the Salvadoran Nation."
en Cuzco (en el virreinato del Perú) comienza un levantamiento en contra de la dominación española.
en Cuzco (en el virreinato del Perú) comienza un levantamiento en contra de la dominación española.
Im Palais Thurn und Taxis in Frankfurt am Main wird der Bundestag des Deutschen Bundes eröffnet.
Im Palais Thurn und Taxis in Frankfurt am Main wird der Bundestag des Deutschen Bundes eröffnet.
A Academia Imperial de Belas Artes é inaugurada pelo imperador Pedro I do Brasil e sua filha de 7 anos de idade, a ra…
A Academia Imperial de Belas Artes é inaugurada pelo imperador Pedro I do Brasil e sua filha de 7 anos de idade, a rainha Maria II de Portugal.
French troops and their Greek allies finally force the last Ottoman garrisons to abandon the Peloponnese, ending the …
French troops and their Greek allies finally force the last Ottoman garrisons to abandon the Peloponnese, ending the Morea expedition. This decisive victory secures the southern mainland for the revolutionaries, transforming the region from a contested battlefield into the heart of an emerging independent state.
Nat Turner was tried and convicted in a Virginia courtroom just six days before his execution by hanging.
Nat Turner was tried and convicted in a Virginia courtroom just six days before his execution by hanging. His August slave rebellion had killed 55 white people, the deadliest in American history, and triggered a wave of retaliatory violence against enslaved and free Black people across the South.
Im Covent Garden in London erfolgt die Uraufführung des historischen Melodrams The Dark Diamond von Adolphe Adam.
Im Covent Garden in London erfolgt die Uraufführung des historischen Melodrams The Dark Diamond von Adolphe Adam.
Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen founded the Free University of Brussels on principles of secular education and academic fre…
Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen founded the Free University of Brussels on principles of secular education and academic freedom. The university became a center of progressive thought in Belgium and a model for institutions that separated higher learning from religious authority.
Honduras proclama su independencia y se separa de la Federación Centroamericana.
Honduras proclama su independencia y se separa de la Federación Centroamericana.
Nicaragua formally seceded from the Federal Republic of Central America, triggering a domino effect that shattered th…
Nicaragua formally seceded from the Federal Republic of Central America, triggering a domino effect that shattered the fragile union. This collapse ended the dream of a unified Central American state, leaving the region fractured into the five independent nations that define its modern political map today.
Die Ruswiler Erklärung wird in der Schweiz von katholisch-konservativen Bürgern verabschiedet.
Die Ruswiler Erklärung wird in der Schweiz von katholisch-konservativen Bürgern verabschiedet. Das auf den Erhalt der alten Ordnung ausgerichtete Manifest ist eine Wurzel der Christlichdemokratischen Volkspartei im Land.
en México se inaugura la primera línea telegráfica, que cubre los de 130 km entre la Ciudad de México y la ciudad de …
en México se inaugura la primera línea telegráfica, que cubre los de 130 km entre la Ciudad de México y la ciudad de Nopalucan.
en Mantua (Reino Lombardo-Véneto) ―en el marco de la invasión austríaca en Italia― el gobernador austríaco Josef Rade…
en Mantua (Reino Lombardo-Véneto) ―en el marco de la invasión austríaca en Italia― el gobernador austríaco Josef Radetzky (86) hace ahorcar a Giovanni Grioli (uno de los Mártires de Belfiore). El 7 de diciembre de 1852 ahorcará a Ángelo Scarsellini, Carlo Poma, Bernardo de Canal, Giovanni Zambelli y el sacerdote Enrico Tazzoli, el 3 de marzo de 1853 ahorcará a Tito Speri, Carlo Montanari y Bartolomeo Grazioli, el 19 de marzo de 1853 a Pietro Frattini y el 4 de julio de 1855 a Pietro Fortunato Calvi.
bataille d'Inkerman, lors de la Guerre de Crimée.
bataille d'Inkerman, lors de la Guerre de Crimée.
British and French forces repelled a surprise Russian dawn attack at Inkerman in thick fog, with much of the fighting…
British and French forces repelled a surprise Russian dawn attack at Inkerman in thick fog, with much of the fighting devolving into brutal close-quarters combat. The "Soldiers' Battle" cost over 10,000 casualties on both sides and convinced Russia it could not break the Allied siege of Sevastopol.
Die Enzyklika Optime noscitis richtet Papst Pius IX.
Die Enzyklika Optime noscitis richtet Papst Pius IX. an das österreichische Episkopat. Er legt unter anderem darin den Kirchenvertretern pastorale Pflichten zur gedeihlichen Zusammenarbeit mit den Regierungen auf.
Twice.
Twice. Lincoln fired the same general twice. McClellan's obsession with preparation over action had stalled the Union war machine for months — always needing more men, more time, more something. After Antietam, Lincoln begged him to pursue Lee's retreating army. McClellan didn't move. So Lincoln finally made it permanent on November 5, replacing him with Ambrose Burnside. Burnside promptly led 12,000 men to slaughter at Fredericksburg. McClellan's caution, it turned out, wasn't the army's only problem.
303 men sentenced to death.
303 men sentenced to death. President Lincoln personally reviewed every case — all 393 trial records — and cut the list down to 38. It was the largest mass execution in U.S. history, carried out December 26, 1862, in Mankato, Minnesota. The trials lasted minutes each. Some just two. The Dakota Conflict had erupted from broken treaties, stolen land, and withheld food payments. But Lincoln's review saved 265 lives, a decision that enraged Minnesota's governor. The 38 who hanged died together, holding hands, singing.
Susan B. Anthony Defies Law: Votes for Women's Rights
Susan B. Anthony cast her ballot in defiance of state law, triggering a legal battle that forced the nation to confront the contradiction between its democratic ideals and the exclusion of women from the polls. Her subsequent $100 fine galvanized the movement, transforming a single act of civil disobedience into a rallying cry that fueled decades of activism leading to the Nineteenth Amendment.
Die sozialdemokratische Satirezeitschrift Der wahre Jacob erscheint mit ihrer Erstausgabe in Hamburg.
Die sozialdemokratische Satirezeitschrift Der wahre Jacob erscheint mit ihrer Erstausgabe in Hamburg.
Der Berliner Ruder-Club entsteht in Treptow an der Spree.
Der Berliner Ruder-Club entsteht in Treptow an der Spree.
John Bryce leads 1600 armed volunteers to sweep through Parihaka, forcibly evicting over 2000 Māori residents and lev…
John Bryce leads 1600 armed volunteers to sweep through Parihaka, forcibly evicting over 2000 Māori residents and leveling their homes during the land confiscation era. This brutal raid crushed decades of non-violent resistance, shattering the community's autonomy and securing colonial control over fertile lands while silencing a powerful voice for peace.
In der Schlacht von Scheikan während des Mahdi-Aufstands im Sudan vernichtet eine Armee der Mahdisten eine britisch-ä…
In der Schlacht von Scheikan während des Mahdi-Aufstands im Sudan vernichtet eine Armee der Mahdisten eine britisch-ägyptische Armee unter William Hicks.
en Buenos Aires (Argentina) se crea la Biblioteca Nacional de Maestros.
en Buenos Aires (Argentina) se crea la Biblioteca Nacional de Maestros.
Der Ort Finschhafen auf Neuguinea wird als Verwaltungszentrum der deutschen Kolonie Kaiser-Wilhelms-Land gegründet.
Der Ort Finschhafen auf Neuguinea wird als Verwaltungszentrum der deutschen Kolonie Kaiser-Wilhelms-Land gegründet.
en Bogotá (Colombia) se crea la Policía Nacional de Colombia.
en Bogotá (Colombia) se crea la Policía Nacional de Colombia.
Die erste Ausstellung mit Bildern von Edvard Munch wird in Berlin eröffnet.
Die erste Ausstellung mit Bildern von Edvard Munch wird in Berlin eröffnet. Da das Publikum sich von den ausgestellten Bildern schockiert zeigt, wird sie nach nur einwöchiger Dauer vorzeitig abgebrochen.
First Auto Patent Granted: George Selden Sparks the Motor Age
George B. Selden secured the first U.S. patent for an automobile in 1895, a move that immediately triggered a legal battle over who truly owned the road ahead. This monopoly attempt forced early manufacturers to form the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers or risk lawsuits, effectively delaying innovation and shaping the industry's corporate structure for decades.
création à Cologne de Till l'Espiègle, op.
création à Cologne de Till l'Espiègle, op. 28, poème symphonique de Richard Strauss.
en Pinar del Río (Cuba), el general Antonio Maceo nombra al coronel Francisco Peraza como jefe de una extensa zona de…
en Pinar del Río (Cuba), el general Antonio Maceo nombra al coronel Francisco Peraza como jefe de una extensa zona de esa provincia.
Prudente de Morais, Presidente do Brasil, sofre um atentado contra sua vida praticado pelo anspeçada Marcellino Bispo…
Prudente de Morais, Presidente do Brasil, sofre um atentado contra sua vida praticado pelo anspeçada Marcellino Bispo de Mello.
Negrense nationalists seized control of government buildings and forced the surrender of Spanish forces, establishing…
Negrense nationalists seized control of government buildings and forced the surrender of Spanish forces, establishing the short-lived Republic of Negros. This brief experiment in self-governance compelled the Spanish to abandon the island, ultimately forcing the local radical government to negotiate a transition of power with American forces rather than returning to colonial rule.
en Valencia (España) la Guardia Civil captura al bandido Josep Pinet Martorell Llorca.
en Valencia (España) la Guardia Civil captura al bandido Josep Pinet Martorell Llorca.
en París triunfa la zarzuela La verbena de la Paloma.
en París triunfa la zarzuela La verbena de la Paloma.
protesta popular contra la intervención extranjera: En medio de tensiones por deudas impagas, el pueblo venezolano se…
protesta popular contra la intervención extranjera: En medio de tensiones por deudas impagas, el pueblo venezolano se moviliza en defensa de la soberanía nacional frente a presiones de potencias europeas. Este evento se vincula con el contexto de la Revolución Liberal Restauradora⁽²⁾.
Das erste Schwimmdock des Hafens Daressalam wird als gebrauchsfähig in die Flottille Deutsch-Ostafrikas übernommen.
Das erste Schwimmdock des Hafens Daressalam wird als gebrauchsfähig in die Flottille Deutsch-Ostafrikas übernommen.
en Lima (Perú), el militar argentino Roque Sáenz Peña (1851-1914), más tarde presidente de Argentina ―en calidad de g…
en Lima (Perú), el militar argentino Roque Sáenz Peña (1851-1914), más tarde presidente de Argentina ―en calidad de general del Ejército peruano y compañero en la batalla de Arica― preside la inauguración del monumento al coronel Francisco Bolognesi (1816-1880).
en Lodz (Polonia) se funda el club de fútbol Widzew Lodz.
en Lodz (Polonia) se funda el club de fútbol Widzew Lodz.
Italy didn't ask.
Italy didn't ask. They sent an ultimatum, waited just 24 hours for a response, then declared war. The Ottoman Empire, already stretched thin, couldn't hold North Africa. Within weeks, Italy claimed Tripoli and Cyrenaica — modern-day Libya. General Pietro Caneva commanded 100,000 troops in what Rome promised would be quick. It wasn't. Resistance lasted years. But here's the reframe: this war directly destabilized the Ottomans, accelerating the Balkan Wars of 1912-13. Italy grabbed a colony. And accidentally helped unravel an empire.
Realiza-se a primeira prova clássica do Porto-Lisboa em bicicleta.
Realiza-se a primeira prova clássica do Porto-Lisboa em bicicleta. A mais longa do mundo, a seguir à Bordeaux-Paris.
par décret, le royaume d'Italie annexe la Libye, pendant la guerre italo-turque.
par décret, le royaume d'Italie annexe la Libye, pendant la guerre italo-turque.
Woodrow Wilson won the presidency in a three-way race after Theodore Roosevelt's third-party candidacy split the Repu…
Woodrow Wilson won the presidency in a three-way race after Theodore Roosevelt's third-party candidacy split the Republican vote. Wilson carried 40 states despite winning only 42% of the popular vote, and his election brought the progressive movement to the White House.
Woodrow Wilson defeats incumbent William Howard Taft to become the 28th President of the United States.
Woodrow Wilson defeats incumbent William Howard Taft to become the 28th President of the United States. His victory splits the Republican vote and ushers in a decade of progressive reforms, including the Federal Reserve Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act.
las tropas búlgaras toman por asalto las fortificaciones de Constantinopla y cortan los suministros de agua a la ciudad.
las tropas búlgaras toman por asalto las fortificaciones de Constantinopla y cortan los suministros de agua a la ciudad.
Prince Regent Ludwig maneuvered to depose his cousin, the mentally incapacitated King Otto, by pushing through a cons…
Prince Regent Ludwig maneuvered to depose his cousin, the mentally incapacitated King Otto, by pushing through a constitutional amendment that allowed him to declare himself King Ludwig III. This bloodless coup ended the Wittelsbach dynasty’s long-standing regency crisis and solidified the monarchy’s authority just months before the political stability of the German Empire began to fracture.
Reino Unido ocupa Chipre.
Reino Unido ocupa Chipre.
France and the British Empire formally declared war on the Ottoman Empire, expanding the Great War into the Middle East.
France and the British Empire formally declared war on the Ottoman Empire, expanding the Great War into the Middle East. This decision dismantled the Ottoman alliance system and triggered the collapse of the empire by 1922, ultimately redrawing the map of the modern Near East through the subsequent Sykes-Picot Agreement.
Italian-American students at Syracuse University founded Alpha Phi Delta fraternity, creating one of the first Greek …
Italian-American students at Syracuse University founded Alpha Phi Delta fraternity, creating one of the first Greek organizations specifically welcoming Italian immigrants and their descendants. The fraternity provided community and support during an era when Italian Americans faced widespread discrimination.
Les Britanniques annexent Chypre.
Les Britanniques annexent Chypre.
los búlgaros conquistan el centro ferroviario de Nish, en Serbia, que asegura el enlace Viena-Estambul.
los búlgaros conquistan el centro ferroviario de Nish, en Serbia, que asegura el enlace Viena-Estambul.
Seven men dead, fifty wounded — and nobody was ever convicted.
Seven men dead, fifty wounded — and nobody was ever convicted. When IWW organizers packed the steamship *Verona* headed for Everett, Washington, Sheriff Donald McRae and 200 armed deputies were already waiting on the dock. Who fired first? Nobody agreed then. Nobody agrees now. The IWW called it a massacre; authorities called it self-defense. Charges against 74 Wobblies were eventually dropped. But here's the reframe: the real casualty wasn't the men — it was the labor movement's belief that peaceful organizing could survive without confrontation.
Two emperors signed Poland back into existence — but neither was Polish.
Two emperors signed Poland back into existence — but neither was Polish. Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph resurrected a kingdom that had been erased from maps for 123 years, not out of idealism but desperation. They needed Polish soldiers for the Western Front. The new "kingdom" had no king, no defined borders, no real sovereignty. Just a promise. And that promise backfired spectacularly — Polish nationalism surged far beyond German or Austrian control, feeding directly into 1918's independent Polish republic.
el emperador Guillermo II de Alemania y Francisco José I de Austria proclaman el reino independiente de Polonia.
el emperador Guillermo II de Alemania y Francisco José I de Austria proclaman el reino independiente de Polonia.
Bolsheviks Seize Tallinn: Estonia Falls to Revolution
Communist leader Jaan Anvelt led revolutionaries in overthrowing the Provisional Government in Tallinn as part of the broader Bolshevik seizure of power across the Russian Empire. The takeover installed Soviet authority in Estonia, though it would be overthrown within months as Estonian nationalists declared independence in February 1918.
The Russian Orthodox Church restored the patriarchate for the first time since 1721, electing Metropolitan Tikhon to …
The Russian Orthodox Church restored the patriarchate for the first time since 1721, electing Metropolitan Tikhon to the office just days before the Bolshevik Revolution. This move centralized church authority, providing a unified religious front that allowed the institution to survive decades of state-sponsored atheism and intense persecution under the Soviet regime.
en el Hospital Real de Santiago de Compostela (España) se encuentra un retrato de Carlos IV pintado por Goya.
en el Hospital Real de Santiago de Compostela (España) se encuentra un retrato de Carlos IV pintado por Goya.
Mongolia Exterior concluye un tratado de amistad con Rusia.
Mongolia Exterior concluye un tratado de amistad con Rusia.
É nomeado em Portugal o 33.º governo republicano, chefiado pelo presidente do Ministério Carlos Maia Pinto.
É nomeado em Portugal o 33.º governo republicano, chefiado pelo presidente do Ministério Carlos Maia Pinto.
en Tarragona se celebra el II Gran Premio Peña Rhin, en el que vence Guiness, pilotando un Talbot Darracq, a un prome…
en Tarragona se celebra el II Gran Premio Peña Rhin, en el que vence Guiness, pilotando un Talbot Darracq, a un promedio de 105 km/h.
Der ehemalige deutsche Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Der ehemalige deutsche Kaiser Wilhelm II. heiratet Prinzessin Hermine
en España, el boxeador cubano Jim Morán se proclama campeón del peso wélter.
en España, el boxeador cubano Jim Morán se proclama campeón del peso wélter.
en República Dominicana, el ejército invasor de Estados Unidos se retira del país, terminando una ocupación de 8 años.
en República Dominicana, el ejército invasor de Estados Unidos se retira del país, terminando una ocupación de 8 años.
en España se publica un nuevo libro de Azorín, titulado Doña Inés.
en España se publica un nuevo libro de Azorín, titulado Doña Inés.
The First Super-Spy Dies: Sidney Reilly Executed
Soviet secret police executed Sidney Reilly, the flamboyant British intelligence agent whose daring operations against the Bolsheviks earned him the title of the twentieth century's first "super-spy." His exploits later inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond character and established the archetype of the gentleman spy in popular culture.
en los Estados Unidos, el republicano Herbert Hoover es elegido presidente.
en los Estados Unidos, el republicano Herbert Hoover es elegido presidente.
en Guatemala entra en erupción el volcán Santa María.
en Guatemala entra en erupción el volcán Santa María.
el asistente médico Werner Forssmann publica en la revista Klinische Wochenschrift un artículo acerca del sondado de …
el asistente médico Werner Forssmann publica en la revista Klinische Wochenschrift un artículo acerca del sondado de la parte derecha del corazón.
l'hydravion Dornier Do X commence son périple autour du monde.
l'hydravion Dornier Do X commence son périple autour du monde.
en Manchuria, 30 000 soldados se rebelan contra sus oficiales japoneses.
en Manchuria, 30 000 soldados se rebelan contra sus oficiales japoneses.
en el País Vasco se aprueba en referéndum el Estatuto vasco.
en el País Vasco se aprueba en referéndum el Estatuto vasco.
Hermann Goering comparece como testigo en el proceso por el incendio del Reichstag.
Hermann Goering comparece como testigo en el proceso por el incendio del Reichstag.
Das unter der Anleitung von Umberto Nobile erbaute sowjetische Luftschiff CCCP-B6 (UdSSR-W6) führt seine Jungfernfahr…
Das unter der Anleitung von Umberto Nobile erbaute sowjetische Luftschiff CCCP-B6 (UdSSR-W6) führt seine Jungfernfahrt durch. Es gilt als das erfolgreichste Luftschiff der Sowjetunion.
en España se impone de nuevo la censura previa en la prensa.
en España se impone de nuevo la censura previa en la prensa.
Die Firma Parker Brothers erwirbt die Rechte am Brettspiel Monopoly von Charles Darrow.
Die Firma Parker Brothers erwirbt die Rechte am Brettspiel Monopoly von Charles Darrow.
Four military chiefs and two ministers sat in a Berlin room thinking it was routine.
Four military chiefs and two ministers sat in a Berlin room thinking it was routine. It wasn't. Hitler spoke for four hours straight, detailing exactly how Germany would seize Austria and Czechoslovakia — by force, with a deadline of 1943 at the latest. Wehrmacht adjutant Friedrich Hossbach took frantic notes. His memo, discovered after the war, became Exhibit One at Nuremberg. But here's what stings: several men in that room thought Hitler was bluffing.
Adolf Hitler legt in einem mehrstündigen Monolog den wichtigsten Vertretern der deutschen Wehrmacht die Grundzüge sei…
Adolf Hitler legt in einem mehrstündigen Monolog den wichtigsten Vertretern der deutschen Wehrmacht die Grundzüge seiner auf gewaltsame Expansion ausgerichteten Außenpolitik dar. Die Hoßbach-Niederschrift, eine von Oberst Friedrich Hoßbach ohne Auftrag angefertigte Niederschrift über die „Besprechung“, dient der Anklagevertretung in den Nürnberger Prozessen später als Beweismittel.
Die Reichsautobahn Berlin–München wird fertiggestellt.
Die Reichsautobahn Berlin–München wird fertiggestellt.
Franklin D. Roosevelt shattered the two-term tradition by securing a third consecutive victory over Wendell Willkie.
Franklin D. Roosevelt shattered the two-term tradition by securing a third consecutive victory over Wendell Willkie. This unprecedented mandate solidified his leadership during the escalating global crisis of World War II, ending the unwritten political rule established by George Washington and forcing a constitutional amendment to limit future presidencies to two terms.
One ship against eleven guns.
One ship against eleven guns. Captain Edward Fegen knew HMS Jervis Bay — a converted passenger liner — had zero chance against Admiral Scheer's heavy artillery. He attacked anyway. His crew bought 52 minutes of chaos, enough for 32 of 37 merchant ships to scatter into fog and darkness. Fegen died in the fight. He was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously. But here's the thing: those escaping ships carried vital supplies keeping Britain alive. One man's impossible charge fed a nation.
en el transcurso de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el Gobierno de Vichy y el de Inglaterra firman un armisticio por el qu…
en el transcurso de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el Gobierno de Vichy y el de Inglaterra firman un armisticio por el que Madagascar pasa a manos de los aliados.
British forces broke the Axis defensive lines in Egypt, driving Erwin Rommel’s Panzer Army to begin a permanent retre…
British forces broke the Axis defensive lines in Egypt, driving Erwin Rommel’s Panzer Army to begin a permanent retreat across North Africa. This victory secured the Suez Canal and denied Germany control of Middle Eastern oil fields, ending the threat of an Axis breakthrough into the vital Mediterranean theater.
Ein italienisches Flugzeug wirft fünf Bomben auf die neutrale Vatikanstadt ab, von denen vier erhebliche Schäden bei …
Ein italienisches Flugzeug wirft fünf Bomben auf die neutrale Vatikanstadt ab, von denen vier erhebliche Schäden bei Radio Vatikan und an weiteren Gebäuden verursachen.
Allied bombers accidentally struck Vatican City during a World War II raid on Rome, damaging buildings near St. Peter…
Allied bombers accidentally struck Vatican City during a World War II raid on Rome, damaging buildings near St. Peter's Basilica. The bombing of the neutral city-state drew international condemnation and intensified diplomatic pressure for Rome to be declared an open city.
bombardement du Vatican.
bombardement du Vatican.
en Madrid se publica Hijos de la ira, de Dámaso Alonso.
en Madrid se publica Hijos de la ira, de Dámaso Alonso.
Anti-Jewish riots erupted in Tripolitania, then under British military administration, killing over 140 Jews across t…
Anti-Jewish riots erupted in Tripolitania, then under British military administration, killing over 140 Jews across three days of violence. The pogrom, the worst in the region's history, accelerated Jewish emigration from Libya and foreshadowed the complete departure of the community after 1967.
se publica Memorias de Leticia Valle, de Rosa Chacel.
se publica Memorias de Leticia Valle, de Rosa Chacel.
Colombia became a founding member of the United Nations, joining the new international body committed to preventing a…
Colombia became a founding member of the United Nations, joining the new international body committed to preventing another world war. The country would later contribute troops to the Korean War under the UN flag, the only Latin American nation to do so.
Der Ministerrat der DDR entscheidet sich für den Text Auferstanden aus Ruinen von Johannes R. Becher mit der Melodie …
Der Ministerrat der DDR entscheidet sich für den Text Auferstanden aus Ruinen von Johannes R. Becher mit der Melodie von Hanns Eisler als Nationalhymne.
la Asamblea General de la ONU aprueba iniciar relaciones diplomáticas con España.
la Asamblea General de la ONU aprueba iniciar relaciones diplomáticas con España.
UN Forces Halt China: Battle of Pakchon Turns Tide
British and Australian soldiers of the 27th Commonwealth Brigade dug in against waves of Chinese 117th Division infantry at Pakchon, halting a major advance during the Korean War. The stand bought critical time for retreating UN forces and demonstrated that Commonwealth troops could absorb and repel Chinese human-wave tactics.
en Israel dimite el primer ministro David Ben‑Gurión.
en Israel dimite el primer ministro David Ben‑Gurión.
In Taiwan wird die Formosa Company gegründet, heute unter dem Namen Formosa Plastics Group einer der weltgrößten Kuns…
In Taiwan wird die Formosa Company gegründet, heute unter dem Namen Formosa Plastics Group einer der weltgrößten Kunststoffhersteller.
en el sitio de pruebas nucleares de Nevada, Estados Unidos realiza la tercera de las cuatro pruebas atómicas Proyecto 56.
en el sitio de pruebas nucleares de Nevada, Estados Unidos realiza la tercera de las cuatro pruebas atómicas Proyecto 56.
The Vienna State Opera reopened its doors with a triumphant performance of Beethoven’s Fidelio, exactly a decade afte…
The Vienna State Opera reopened its doors with a triumphant performance of Beethoven’s Fidelio, exactly a decade after Allied bombing raids reduced the structure to a charred shell. This restoration signaled the return of Austrian cultural sovereignty and provided a physical anchor for the city’s identity following the end of the four-power occupation.
British and French paratroopers landed at Port Said, Egypt, attempting to seize the Suez Canal after a week of aerial…
British and French paratroopers landed at Port Said, Egypt, attempting to seize the Suez Canal after a week of aerial bombardment. The operation succeeded militarily but collapsed under fierce opposition from the United States and Soviet Union, ending Britain and France's era as independent global powers.
en Buenos Aires (Argentina) se crea la Universidad del Museo Social Argentino.
en Buenos Aires (Argentina) se crea la Universidad del Museo Social Argentino.
en Francia finaliza una crisis de Gobierno que duró 35 días, con la elección del radical socialista Felix Gaillart co…
en Francia finaliza una crisis de Gobierno que duró 35 días, con la elección del radical socialista Felix Gaillart como primer ministro.
Das Allgemeine Kriegsfolgengesetz regelt ab sofort Rechts- und Entschädigungsprobleme, die durch Kriegs- und Nachkrie…
Das Allgemeine Kriegsfolgengesetz regelt ab sofort Rechts- und Entschädigungsprobleme, die durch Kriegs- und Nachkriegsereignisse sowie die Niederlage des Deutschen Reiches entstanden sind.
en el teatro Reina Victoria (de Madrid) se estrena Las cartas boca abajo, de Buero Vallejo.
en el teatro Reina Victoria (de Madrid) se estrena Las cartas boca abajo, de Buero Vallejo.
en el aeropuerto internacional de Bruselas se declara un gran incendio.
en el aeropuerto internacional de Bruselas se declara un gran incendio.
Fundação do primeiro Interact Club do mundo.
Fundação do primeiro Interact Club do mundo.
l'Algérie et le Maroc cessent les combats de la guerre des Sables.
l'Algérie et le Maroc cessent les combats de la guerre des Sables.
la sonde Mariner 3 est lancée, du cap Kennedy.
la sonde Mariner 3 est lancée, du cap Kennedy.
en Venezuela se inicia un nuevo Gobierno de coalición, conocido como el Pacto de Puntofijo.
en Venezuela se inicia un nuevo Gobierno de coalición, conocido como el Pacto de Puntofijo.
Editada a lei que oficializa o nome da Universidade Federal Fluminense.
Editada a lei que oficializa o nome da Universidade Federal Fluminense.
en Francia, diez bailarinas del Ballet Nacional de Cuba piden asilo político.
en Francia, diez bailarinas del Ballet Nacional de Cuba piden asilo político.
en Yemen, un golpe de Estado militar derroca al mariscal Abdulá al-Sallal.
en Yemen, un golpe de Estado militar derroca al mariscal Abdulá al-Sallal.
Forty-nine people died.
Forty-nine people died. Robin Gibb almost did too. The Hither Green disaster struck on a November night in southeast London when a broken rail sent twelve carriages off the tracks — the deadliest British rail crash in years. Gibb crawled out of the wreckage. He'd been riding home, just another passenger. Investigators traced the cause to a tiny metal fatigue fracture, 79mm long. And yet rail safety reforms that followed took years to fully implement. The Bee Gees went on to become one of history's best-selling acts — built partly on a life that nearly ended in a London suburb.
In der Antarktis werden vom Flugzeug aus die bis dahin unbekannte eisbedeckte Lyddan-Insel sowie der Stancomb-Wills- …
In der Antarktis werden vom Flugzeug aus die bis dahin unbekannte eisbedeckte Lyddan-Insel sowie der Stancomb-Wills- und der Hayes-Gletscher entdeckt.
Nixon won by less than 1% of the popular vote.
Nixon won by less than 1% of the popular vote. Hubert Humphrey nearly caught him in the final weeks, closing a 15-point gap almost entirely. And third-party candidate George Wallace pulled 13.9% — siphoning enough Southern Democrats to fracture the New Deal coalition permanently. Nixon's team had quietly courted those disaffected white Southern voters. That courtship didn't end in 1968. It reshaped which party owned which region for the next half-century. The "landslide realignment" everyone remembers? It nearly didn't happen at all.
Richard Nixon narrowly defeated Hubert Humphrey to win the presidency, completing one of the most remarkable politica…
Richard Nixon narrowly defeated Hubert Humphrey to win the presidency, completing one of the most remarkable political comebacks in American history. Nixon campaigned on restoring law and order during a year scarred by assassinations, riots, and the Vietnam War.
en Barcelona (España) dimite Narcís de Carreras, presidente del Fútbol Club Barcelona.
en Barcelona (España) dimite Narcís de Carreras, presidente del Fútbol Club Barcelona.
Twenty-four.
Twenty-four. That's the number that briefly felt like hope. After years of weekly death tolls climbing into the hundreds, U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam quietly logged just 24 American deaths for that week — the lowest since 1965. No grand announcement, no headlines. But behind that number were 24 specific families who still got the knock on the door. The war would drag on five more years and claim nearly 20,000 more American lives. The smallest number turned out to be just a pause.
en Madrid (España) comandos de «lucha antimarxista» destruyen 24 grabados de Pablo Picasso.
en Madrid (España) comandos de «lucha antimarxista» destruyen 24 grabados de Pablo Picasso.
el cantautor británico Elton John publica su cuarto álbum de estudio, Madman Across the Water.
el cantautor británico Elton John publica su cuarto álbum de estudio, Madman Across the Water.
en Bolivia se aprueba la pena de muerte para los secuestros políticos.
en Bolivia se aprueba la pena de muerte para los secuestros políticos.
en España, el boxeador Pedro Carrasco se proclama campeón mundial en la categoría de peso ligero.
en España, el boxeador Pedro Carrasco se proclama campeón mundial en la categoría de peso ligero.
en los Estados Unidos, indios norteamericanos realizan una importante protesta por la discriminación de que son objeto.
en los Estados Unidos, indios norteamericanos realizan una importante protesta por la discriminación de que son objeto.
se funda el Ajman Club, equipo de fútbol de Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
se funda el Ajman Club, equipo de fútbol de Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
ante la solicitud de ayuda del Movimiento Popular de Liberación de Angola (MPLA), el Gobierno cubano decide el envío …
ante la solicitud de ayuda del Movimiento Popular de Liberación de Angola (MPLA), el Gobierno cubano decide el envío de tropas a Angola.
Johan Cruyff recibe el Balón de Oro, que le acredita como el mejor jugador de Europa.
Johan Cruyff recibe el Balón de Oro, que le acredita como el mejor jugador de Europa.
en Cuba, la ciudad de Baracoa ―fundada en 1512― es proclamada como la «primera villa de Cuba».
en Cuba, la ciudad de Baracoa ―fundada en 1512― es proclamada como la «primera villa de Cuba».
In Österreich ergibt die Volksabstimmung über die Inbetriebnahme des betriebsbereiten Kernkraftwerks Zwentendorf im n…
In Österreich ergibt die Volksabstimmung über die Inbetriebnahme des betriebsbereiten Kernkraftwerks Zwentendorf im niederösterreichischen Tullnerfeld eine hauchdünne Mehrheit von 50,5 % gegen die Inbetriebnahme.
llega a Nicaragua el primer grupo de cien maestros cubanos integrantes del contingente «Augusto César Sandino».
llega a Nicaragua el primer grupo de cien maestros cubanos integrantes del contingente «Augusto César Sandino».
Helmut Schmidt wird vom Deutschen Bundestag für eine dritte Amtsperiode zum Bundeskanzler gewählt.
Helmut Schmidt wird vom Deutschen Bundestag für eine dritte Amtsperiode zum Bundeskanzler gewählt.
Der Berliner Zoo erhält mit Bao Bao und Tjen Tjen als erster und bisher einziger Zoologischer Garten in Deutschland z…
Der Berliner Zoo erhält mit Bao Bao und Tjen Tjen als erster und bisher einziger Zoologischer Garten in Deutschland zwei Große Pandabären.
en la frontera entre Paraguay y Brasil se inaugura la central hidroeléctrica Itaipú.
en la frontera entre Paraguay y Brasil se inaugura la central hidroeléctrica Itaipú.
en Sevilla, Juan Pablo II beatifica a la monja española Ángela de la Cruz.
en Sevilla, Juan Pablo II beatifica a la monja española Ángela de la Cruz.
A catastrophic pressure differential killed five divers aboard the Byford Dolphin oil platform when a diving bell was…
A catastrophic pressure differential killed five divers aboard the Byford Dolphin oil platform when a diving bell was accidentally disconnected at nine atmospheres of pressure. The explosive decompression was nearly instantaneous. One diver's body was blown through a narrow opening, and the incident exposed critical safety gaps in deep-sea diving operations.
en Italia comienza el «macroproceso» contra la mafia.
en Italia comienza el «macroproceso» contra la mafia. El juez Falcone acusa a 709 mafiosos.
en la empresa Sokoa, de Hendaya, es descubierto un arsenal de la banda terrorista ETA.
en la empresa Sokoa, de Hendaya, es descubierto un arsenal de la banda terrorista ETA.
Die DENIC lässt den Datensatz .de für die Internet-Kennung in der IANA-Datenbank anlegen.
Die DENIC lässt den Datensatz .de für die Internet-Kennung in der IANA-Datenbank anlegen.
Three warships.
Three warships. Thirty-seven years of silence broken in a single port call. When USS Rentz, Reeves, and Oldendorf sailed into Qingdao harbor, American sailors stepped onto Chinese soil for the first time since Mao's revolution had slammed the door shut. Sailors who'd trained to fight Soviet threats were now shaking hands with officers from a country once considered an enemy. But here's the twist — that handshake didn't happen because tensions eased. It happened because a common rival made it necessary.
en España, una gota fría provoca inundaciones en las provincias de Valencia y Alicante.
en España, una gota fría provoca inundaciones en las provincias de Valencia y Alicante.
Govan Mbeki walked free after 24 years on Robben Island, where he had been imprisoned alongside Nelson Mandela for fi…
Govan Mbeki walked free after 24 years on Robben Island, where he had been imprisoned alongside Nelson Mandela for fighting apartheid. His release signaled the apartheid regime's weakening grip, and he lived to see his son Thabo become South Africa's second democratically elected president.
Govan Mbeki, Führer der Anti-Apartheidsbewegung in Südafrika und einer der Gründer des African National Congress wird…
Govan Mbeki, Führer der Anti-Apartheidsbewegung in Südafrika und einer der Gründer des African National Congress wird nach 23 Jahren aus der Haft auf Robben Island entlassen.
en el Congreso de los Diputados (España), todos los partidos políticos con representación parlamentaria firman el Pac…
en el Congreso de los Diputados (España), todos los partidos políticos con representación parlamentaria firman el Pacto Antiterrorista.
en la Antártida se descubre un témpano de hielo del doble del tamaño de la isla Rhode Island.
en la Antártida se descubre un témpano de hielo del doble del tamaño de la isla Rhode Island.
en Grecia, el derechista Konstantinos Mitsotakis se queda a tres escaños de la mayoría absoluta en las elecciones pre…
en Grecia, el derechista Konstantinos Mitsotakis se queda a tres escaños de la mayoría absoluta en las elecciones presidenciales.
El Sayyid Nosair pulled the trigger inside the Marriott East Side hotel, and the room erupted.
El Sayyid Nosair pulled the trigger inside the Marriott East Side hotel, and the room erupted. Kahane had just finished addressing supporters — a man whose own government had banned him from running for office in Israel. The FBI initially called it a lone-wolf attack. Wrong. Investigators later uncovered it was an early thread in a network that would eventually plan the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Nosair was acquitted of murder, then convicted federally years later. A speech nobody stopped became evidence nobody connected — until it was too late.
Tropical Storm Thelma unleashed catastrophic flash floods on Ormoc, drowning more than 4,900 residents in a single night.
Tropical Storm Thelma unleashed catastrophic flash floods on Ormoc, drowning more than 4,900 residents in a single night. This tragedy forced the Philippines to overhaul its early warning systems and disaster response protocols for future typhoons.
en Japón, Kiichi Miyazawa, jefe de los liberales demócratas de ese país, asume el cargo de presidente del Gobierno co…
en Japón, Kiichi Miyazawa, jefe de los liberales demócratas de ese país, asume el cargo de presidente del Gobierno como sucesor de Toshiki Kaifu.
en la Caja Agraria de Bogotá (Colombia) roban casi 3000 millones de dólares en una acción calificada como el «asalto …
en la Caja Agraria de Bogotá (Colombia) roban casi 3000 millones de dólares en una acción calificada como el «asalto del siglo».
en Estrasburgo, España ratifica la Carta Europea de las Lenguas Minoritarias o Regionales.
en Estrasburgo, España ratifica la Carta Europea de las Lenguas Minoritarias o Regionales.
en Georgia, el Parlamento de nombra jefe del Estado a Eduard Shevardnadze.
en Georgia, el Parlamento de nombra jefe del Estado a Eduard Shevardnadze.
en España, la poetisa cubana Dulce María Loynaz es galardonada con el Premio Miguel de Cervantes de Literatura.
en España, la poetisa cubana Dulce María Loynaz es galardonada con el Premio Miguel de Cervantes de Literatura.
dernière coulée des hauts fourneaux du site de la Société métallurgique de Normandie, à Colombelles.
dernière coulée des hauts fourneaux du site de la Société métallurgique de Normandie, à Colombelles.
George Foreman wird 20 Jahre nach dem Rumble in the Jungle erneut Boxweltmeister.
George Foreman wird 20 Jahre nach dem Rumble in the Jungle erneut Boxweltmeister.
el ciclista suizo Tony Rominger bate el récord de la hora, con 55,29 km.
el ciclista suizo Tony Rominger bate el récord de la hora, con 55,29 km.
Aline Chrétien heard footsteps.
Aline Chrétien heard footsteps. At 3 a.m. on November 5th, she spotted a man with a knife just feet from their bedroom door and slammed it shut — alone, no security in sight. André Dallaire had slipped past the RCMP, wandered through Rideau Cottage unchallenged for nearly ten minutes. Jean Chrétien grabbed an Inuit sculpture to defend himself. Guards arrived. Dallaire was taken down. The security failure was staggering. But the Prime Minister of Canada survived because his wife acted faster than his entire protective detail.
Bill Clinton won reelection over Bob Dole, becoming the first Democratic president to serve two full terms since Fran…
Bill Clinton won reelection over Bob Dole, becoming the first Democratic president to serve two full terms since Franklin Roosevelt. His second term was dominated by a booming economy and the Monica Lewinsky scandal that led to his impeachment.
Birgit Hogefeld, 1993 beim GSG-9-Einsatz in Bad Kleinen festgenommenes Mitglied der Rote Armee Fraktion (RAF), wird z…
Birgit Hogefeld, 1993 beim GSG-9-Einsatz in Bad Kleinen festgenommenes Mitglied der Rote Armee Fraktion (RAF), wird zu lebenslanger Freiheitsstrafe verurteilt, aus der sie im Juni 2011 auf Bewährung entlassen wird.
Leghari had been Bhutto's ally.
Leghari had been Bhutto's ally. Her handpicked president. He'd campaigned for her. But on November 5th, he fired her government anyway, citing corruption and judicial interference — then dissolved the entire National Assembly in one stroke. Bhutto's husband, Asif Ali Zardari, was arrested the same day. It was her second removal from power. And the man who pulled the trigger was someone she'd trusted completely. Sometimes the sharpest political knives belong to friends.
en España se inaugura el nuevo diario La Razón.
en España se inaugura el nuevo diario La Razón.
en Bonn (Alemania) concluye la V Conferencia Internacional del Clima.
en Bonn (Alemania) concluye la V Conferencia Internacional del Clima.
en los Estados Unidos, un juez federal declara que Microsoft tiene una posición de monopolio.
en los Estados Unidos, un juez federal declara que Microsoft tiene una posición de monopolio.
en Ecuador, Liga Deportiva Universitaria desciende por tercera y última vez en su historia a la Serie B.
en Ecuador, Liga Deportiva Universitaria desciende por tercera y última vez en su historia a la Serie B.
los sondeos de las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos pronostican un triunfo ajustado del republicano George…
los sondeos de las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos pronostican un triunfo ajustado del republicano George W. Bush frente a su oponente demócrata Al Gore.
Emperor Haile Selassie I received an imperial funeral from the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, 25 years after his depositi…
Emperor Haile Selassie I received an imperial funeral from the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, 25 years after his deposition and murder by the Derg military junta. His remains had been discovered buried beneath a toilet in the former imperial palace, and the ceremony finally gave Ethiopia's last emperor a dignified farewell.
en Latrobe (Pensilvania), una tal Shirley Turner (40), que había viajado 1523 km desde Omaha, asesina a tiros a su ex…
en Latrobe (Pensilvania), una tal Shirley Turner (40), que había viajado 1523 km desde Omaha, asesina a tiros a su exnovio Andrew Bagby (28), de quien acababa de quedar embarazada. Su hijo Zachary Bagby nació el 18 de julio de 2002. Un año después, el 18 de agosto de 2003, en el muelle del pueblo Conception Bay South, 27 km al oeste de la ciudad de San Juan de Terranova (Canadá), Shirley Turner (42) se arrojará al mar para suicidarse y al mismo tiempo asesinar a su hijo Zachary Bagby (1), de quien tenía la custodia a pesar de enfrentar el juicio por haber asesinado dos años antes a Andrew Bagby.
en España, el compositor Tomás Marco y el director de orquesta Arturo Tamayo reciben el Premio Nacional de Música.
en España, el compositor Tomás Marco y el director de orquesta Arturo Tamayo reciben el Premio Nacional de Música.
le centre de la Croix-Rouge de Sangatte, à "deux pas" de la partie française du tunnel sous la Manche, cesse d'accuei…
le centre de la Croix-Rouge de Sangatte, à "deux pas" de la partie française du tunnel sous la Manche, cesse d'accueillir de nouveaux réfugiés,.
en Pontevedra (España), dos bombas de fabricación casera provocan la muerte de un matrimonio y heridas a un hombre y …
en Pontevedra (España), dos bombas de fabricación casera provocan la muerte de un matrimonio y heridas a un hombre y su hijo.
en Sri Lanka, la presidenta Chandrika Kumaratunga declara el estado de emergencia.
en Sri Lanka, la presidenta Chandrika Kumaratunga declara el estado de emergencia.
Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, pleaded guilty to 48 counts of murder in a deal that spared him the death penal…
Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, pleaded guilty to 48 counts of murder in a deal that spared him the death penalty in exchange for revealing the locations of his victims' remains. The confession made him one of the most prolific convicted serial killers in American history, ending a 20-year investigation.
le Russe Vladimir Poutine signe le protocole de Kyoto sur l'environnement, ouvrant la voie à l'application de ce traité.
le Russe Vladimir Poutine signe le protocole de Kyoto sur l'environnement, ouvrant la voie à l'application de ce traité.
en Chile, el Ejército chileno asume por primera vez su responsabilidad institucional en las violaciones de derechos h…
en Chile, el Ejército chileno asume por primera vez su responsabilidad institucional en las violaciones de derechos humanos.
en España, el Gobierno presenta el superordenador más potente de Europa, construido por la empresa estadounidense IBM.
en España, el Gobierno presenta el superordenador más potente de Europa, construido por la empresa estadounidense IBM.
la revista Nature publica el descubrimiento de una molécula que frena la proliferación de las células madre sanguíneas.
la revista Nature publica el descubrimiento de una molécula que frena la proliferación de las células madre sanguíneas.
al suroeste de Nazaret arqueólogos israelíes descubren los restos de la iglesia cristiana más antigua de ese país.
al suroeste de Nazaret arqueólogos israelíes descubren los restos de la iglesia cristiana más antigua de ese país.
en Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega gana las elecciones presidenciales.
en Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega gana las elecciones presidenciales.
Saddam Sentenced to Hang: Justice for Dujail Massacre
An Iraqi tribunal sentenced Saddam Hussein and two co-defendants to death by hanging for ordering the massacre of 148 Shi'a Muslims in the town of al-Dujail in 1982. The verdict delivered the first judicial accountability for decades of Ba'athist atrocities and became the most-watched trial in the Middle East's modern history.
Corea del Norte comienza a desmantelar sus instalaciones nucleares.
Corea del Norte comienza a desmantelar sus instalaciones nucleares.
Google unveiled Android, an open-source mobile operating system backed by a coalition of 34 hardware and software com…
Google unveiled Android, an open-source mobile operating system backed by a coalition of 34 hardware and software companies called the Open Handset Alliance. Within five years, Android would surpass Apple's iOS to become the world's dominant smartphone platform, running on billions of devices.
China's Chang'e 1 probe entered lunar orbit, making China the fifth nation to send a spacecraft to the Moon.
China's Chang'e 1 probe entered lunar orbit, making China the fifth nation to send a spacecraft to the Moon. Named after the Chinese moon goddess, the satellite mapped the entire lunar surface during its 16-month mission before being intentionally crashed into the Moon in 2009.
el escritor argentino Martín Kohan gana el Premio Herralde de Novela con su obra Ciencias morales.
el escritor argentino Martín Kohan gana el Premio Herralde de Novela con su obra Ciencias morales.
en Guatemala, el candidato socialdemócrata Álvaro Colom gana las elecciones presidenciales.
en Guatemala, el candidato socialdemócrata Álvaro Colom gana las elecciones presidenciales.
en Italia, la policía detiene a Salvatore Lo Piccolo, jefe de la mafia siciliana La Cosa Nostra.
en Italia, la policía detiene a Salvatore Lo Piccolo, jefe de la mafia siciliana La Cosa Nostra.
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A U.S. Army psychiatrist — someone trained to treat combat trauma — became its worst perpetrator on American soil. Nidal Hasan opened fire in a deployment processing center, targeting soldiers about to ship overseas. Thirteen killed. Thirty-two wounded. His own colleagues tried to stop him; civilian officer Sergeant Kimberly Munley took him down with four shots. But Hasan survived. His 2013 trial ended in death row. The deadliest shooting ever on a U.S. base wasn't carried out by an outsider. He was already inside.
después de que la empresa Facebook alertara acerca de una intrusión de la CIA, la agencia de inteligencia compra una …
después de que la empresa Facebook alertara acerca de una intrusión de la CIA, la agencia de inteligencia compra una empresa de tecnologías para vigilar acontecimientos en la red.
A JS Air jet veered off the runway immediately after lifting off from Karachi, plunging into a residential neighborho…
A JS Air jet veered off the runway immediately after lifting off from Karachi, plunging into a residential neighborhood and killing all 21 people on board. The tragedy forced Pakistan to overhaul its airport safety protocols and ground older aircraft models for immediate inspection.
En République démocratique du Congo, le mouvement M23, défait par l’armée gouvernementale, rend les armes.
En République démocratique du Congo, le mouvement M23, défait par l’armée gouvernementale, rend les armes.
Bill de Blasio est élu le 109e maire de New York.
Bill de Blasio est élu le 109e maire de New York.
India launched its Mars Orbiter Mission aboard a PSLV rocket, becoming only the fourth space agency to reach Mars and…
India launched its Mars Orbiter Mission aboard a PSLV rocket, becoming only the fourth space agency to reach Mars and the first to succeed on its maiden attempt. The mission cost just $74 million, less than the budget of the film Gravity, and operated for eight years beyond its planned six-month lifespan.
Au Bangladesh, 152 personnes sont condamnées à mort pour mutinerie.
Au Bangladesh, 152 personnes sont condamnées à mort pour mutinerie.
Rona Ambrose assumed the interim leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, stepping in immediately following St…
Rona Ambrose assumed the interim leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, stepping in immediately following Stephen Harper’s resignation after the 2015 federal election. Her appointment stabilized the official opposition during a period of transition, allowing the party to reorganize its parliamentary strategy and prepare for the eventual selection of a permanent leader.
An iron ore tailings dam bursts in Brazil's Minas Gerais, unleashing a torrent that floods a valley and buries the vi…
An iron ore tailings dam bursts in Brazil's Minas Gerais, unleashing a torrent that floods a valley and buries the village of Bento Rodrigues under mudslides. This disaster kills at least seventeen people and leaves two others missing, exposing catastrophic failures in industrial safety oversight that trigger global scrutiny of mining practices.
le président de la République François Hollande inaugure officiellement l'Hexagone Balard, le nouveau Ministère de la…
le président de la République François Hollande inaugure officiellement l'Hexagone Balard, le nouveau Ministère de la Défense français.
A gunman opened fire during Sunday services at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 worshipp…
A gunman opened fire during Sunday services at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 worshippers and wounding 22 others. The massacre became the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history and reignited the American debate over gun access and domestic violence reporting.
élections municipales au Québec.
élections municipales au Québec.
Publication des Paradise Papers
Publication des Paradise Papers
effondrement des immeubles rue d'Aubagne à Marseille, dans le quartier de Noailles, vers 9h00, entraînant 8 morts.
effondrement des immeubles rue d'Aubagne à Marseille, dans le quartier de Noailles, vers 9h00, entraînant 8 morts.
Die Raumsonde Voyager 2 erreicht nach Angaben der NASA die Heliopause des Sonnensystems und stößt in den interstellar…
Die Raumsonde Voyager 2 erreicht nach Angaben der NASA die Heliopause des Sonnensystems und stößt in den interstellaren Raum vor.
au Kosovo, le président Hashim Thaçi démissionne, à la suite de son inculpation par le tribunal spécial de La Haye po…
au Kosovo, le président Hashim Thaçi démissionne, à la suite de son inculpation par le tribunal spécial de La Haye pour crimes de guerre.
la FIA publica oficialmente una nueva carrera para el calendario de Fórmula 1 para 2021 en un acuerdo con la ciudad d…
la FIA publica oficialmente una nueva carrera para el calendario de Fórmula 1 para 2021 en un acuerdo con la ciudad de Yeda y el gobierno de Arabia Saudí.
À Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines (petites Antilles), les élections législatives ont lieu, afin de renouveler les mem…
À Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines (petites Antilles), les élections législatives ont lieu, afin de renouveler les membres de l'Assemblée du pays. Au pouvoir depuis deux décennies, le Parti travailliste uni de Ralph Gonsalves remporte la majorité absolue,.
en Sierra Leone, au moins 101 personnes meurent lors de l'explosion d'un camion-citerne à Freetown.
en Sierra Leone, au moins 101 personnes meurent lors de l'explosion d'un camion-citerne à Freetown.
A crowd crush at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston killed 10 people and hospitalized 25, as tens of thous…
A crowd crush at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston killed 10 people and hospitalized 25, as tens of thousands surged toward the stage. The disaster led to hundreds of lawsuits and prompted the live music industry to reexamine crowd safety protocols at large-scale events.
Protestos contra os confinamentos da COVID-19 se iniciam na China continental.
Protestos contra os confinamentos da COVID-19 se iniciam na China continental.
en Japón se estrena el último capítulo de la serie japonesa (anime) Attack on Titan: Shingeki no Kyojin .
en Japón se estrena el último capítulo de la serie japonesa (anime) Attack on Titan: Shingeki no Kyojin .
au Qatar, un référendum constitutionnel est organisé.
au Qatar, un référendum constitutionnel est organisé. Et la révision de la constitution est approuvée à plus de 90 % des voix
aux Palaos, l'élection présidentielle a lieu.
aux Palaos, l'élection présidentielle a lieu.
Donald Trump secures a non-consecutive second term as U.S.
Donald Trump secures a non-consecutive second term as U.S. president, becoming the first leader to achieve this feat since Grover Cleveland in 1892. This unique electoral outcome reshapes the modern political landscape by breaking a century-and-a-third of precedent regarding consecutive presidential service.
en Miami (estado de Florida), en marco de las elecciones de Estados Unidos, se elige por primera vez en 60 años sheriff.
en Miami (estado de Florida), en marco de las elecciones de Estados Unidos, se elige por primera vez en 60 años sheriff. Resultando electa como alguacil del condado Rosie Cordero-Stutz, primera mujer y primera persona hispanodescendiente en obtener el rango de sheriff del condado.