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176 events recorded on October 18 throughout history

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“We wish nothing more, but we will accept nothing less. Masters in our own house we must be, but our house is the whole of Canada.”

Antiquity 2
Medieval 16
614

King Chlothar II issued the Edict of Paris, protecting the rights of Frankish nobles and limiting royal power over th…

King Chlothar II issued the Edict of Paris, protecting the rights of Frankish nobles and limiting royal power over the church and aristocracy. It also banned Jews from holding any civil office in the kingdom. The edict came after years of civil war between Frankish kingdoms. Nobles had demanded limits on royal authority. Chlothar gave them what they wanted to keep his throne.

629

Dagobert I became King of the Franks at age 33 in 629.

Dagobert I became King of the Franks at age 33 in 629. His father had given him Austrasia to rule at age 10. Dagobert spent his reign consolidating Frankish territory and fighting Saxons. He's the last Merovingian king who actually ruled. His descendants were puppets controlled by mayors of the palace. One of those mayors founded the Carolingian dynasty 120 years later.

646

en Toledo (España) se celebra el VII Concilio de Toledo.

en Toledo (España) se celebra el VII Concilio de Toledo.

Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah ordered the Church of the Holy Sepulchre destroyed in 1009.
1009

Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah ordered the Church of the Holy Sepulchre destroyed in 1009.

Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah ordered the Church of the Holy Sepulchre destroyed in 1009. His workers hacked down to bedrock, trying to obliterate the site Christians believed held Christ's tomb. The destruction shocked Europe and became a rallying cry for the First Crusade 90 years later. Pilgrims rebuilt the church in 1048. Al-Hakim disappeared on a night walk in 1021.

1016

Cnut the Great crushed the English army at the Battle of Assandun, ending Anglo-Saxon resistance to his rule.

Cnut the Great crushed the English army at the Battle of Assandun, ending Anglo-Saxon resistance to his rule. This decisive victory forced King Edmund Ironside to partition the kingdom, clearing the path for Cnut to claim the English throne and integrate England into his vast North Sea Empire.

1081

Robert Guiscard’s Norman forces shattered the Byzantine army at the Battle of Dyrrhachium, ending the empire’s domina…

Robert Guiscard’s Norman forces shattered the Byzantine army at the Battle of Dyrrhachium, ending the empire’s dominance in the Balkans. This defeat forced Emperor Alexios I Komnenos to deplete his treasury to hire mercenaries, permanently weakening the Byzantine defensive perimeter and accelerating the empire's long-term territorial decline.

1166

Michael the Syrian ascends to lead the Syriac Orthodox Church at the Mor Bar Sauma Monastery, securing his position t…

Michael the Syrian ascends to lead the Syriac Orthodox Church at the Mor Bar Sauma Monastery, securing his position to document a century of Near Eastern history that survives today as a primary source for medieval Middle Eastern politics and culture. His chronicles preserve details about Crusader campaigns and Byzantine relations that otherwise would have vanished from the historical record.

1210

en Roma, el papa Inocencio III excomulga al líder alemán Otón IV.

en Roma, el papa Inocencio III excomulga al líder alemán Otón IV.

1210

Innocent III excommunicated Otto IV for invading southern Italy — land the Pope claimed.

Innocent III excommunicated Otto IV for invading southern Italy — land the Pope claimed. Otto had been crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the same Pope just four years earlier. Innocent had backed him against a rival claimant. Otto thanked him by marching on Sicily. The Pope declared him deposed and backed a new candidate. Medieval politics.

1216

en Inglaterra muere el rey Juan I. Le sucede Enrique III, de 9 años.

en Inglaterra muere el rey Juan I. Le sucede Enrique III, de 9 años.

1244

Das verbündete Heer der Kreuzfahrerstaaten und der muslimischen Fürsten Syriens erleidet in der Schlacht von La Forbi…

Das verbündete Heer der Kreuzfahrerstaaten und der muslimischen Fürsten Syriens erleidet in der Schlacht von La Forbie nahe Gaza eine vernichtende Niederlage gegen ein um Choresmier verstärktes Ayyubidenheer.

1281

Pope Martin IV excommunicated King Peter III of Aragon, formally stripping him of his kingdom and titles for seizing …

Pope Martin IV excommunicated King Peter III of Aragon, formally stripping him of his kingdom and titles for seizing the Sicilian throne. This ecclesiastical strike ignited a protracted conflict between the papacy and the House of Aragon, destabilizing Mediterranean power structures and forcing the Church to rely on French military intervention to enforce its political will.

1310

تأسيس مدرسة القبة الشرعية في الهفوف.

تأسيس مدرسة القبة الشرعية في الهفوف.

Basel Earthquake Destroys City: Worst Quake North of Alps
1356

Basel Earthquake Destroys City: Worst Quake North of Alps

A massive earthquake leveled Basel, Switzerland, destroying the city's castle and churches and triggering fires that burned for days. The tremor, the most powerful ever recorded north of the Alps, killed hundreds and reshaped regional building practices, making it a foundational case study in European seismology.

1386

Die Universität Heidelberg beginnt den Lehrbetrieb.

Die Universität Heidelberg beginnt den Lehrbetrieb.

1386

The University of Heidelberg opened in 1386 with four faculties and 600 students.

The University of Heidelberg opened in 1386 with four faculties and 600 students. It was the first university in Germany. The Pope authorized it. The Holy Roman Emperor funded it. Students came from across Europe to study theology, law, medicine, and philosophy. Classes were in Latin. Lectures started at 5 a.m. The university is still there, still teaching, 638 years later.

1500s 11
1502

Die Universität Wittenberg wird gegründet.

Die Universität Wittenberg wird gegründet.

1511

en España, Juana I de Trastámara (Juana la Loca) firma una Carta de Privilegios.

en España, Juana I de Trastámara (Juana la Loca) firma una Carta de Privilegios.

1519

en Cholula (México), las fuerzas del conquistador español Hernán Cortés termina la Matanza de Cholula, que había come…

en Cholula (México), las fuerzas del conquistador español Hernán Cortés termina la Matanza de Cholula, que había comenzado dos días atrás.

1534

début de l'affaire des Placards, dans la nuit du 17 au 18 octobre à Pariset dans plusieurs villes de province.

début de l'affaire des Placards, dans la nuit du 17 au 18 octobre à Pariset dans plusieurs villes de province.

1540

Hernando de Soto's forces attacked the fortified town of Mabila in present-day Alabama.

Hernando de Soto's forces attacked the fortified town of Mabila in present-day Alabama. Chief Tuskaloosa had gathered thousands of warriors inside. The Spanish burned the town. Between 2,000 and 3,000 indigenous people died. De Soto lost 20 men but most of his supplies, including the sacramental wine. He hid the losses from his men and never reported them to Spain.

1561

Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin faced each other across the Chikuma River in 1561 for the fourth time in five years.

Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin faced each other across the Chikuma River in 1561 for the fourth time in five years. Legend says Kenshin rode into Takeda's camp alone and struck at him with his sword. Takeda blocked the blow with his iron war fan. Both commanders survived. They'd fight a fifth battle three years later. Neither ever conquered the other.

1561

Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen clashed again at Kawanakajima, trading blows until both armies withdrew without a c…

Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen clashed again at Kawanakajima, trading blows until both armies withdrew without a clear victor. This bloody stalemate defined the rivalry between Japan's two most formidable warlords, compelling each to consolidate their territories rather than risk total annihilation in further costly engagements.

1565

Ships from the Matsura clan failed to seize a Portuguese trading carrack in Fukuda Bay, ending their attempt to inter…

Ships from the Matsura clan failed to seize a Portuguese trading carrack in Fukuda Bay, ending their attempt to intercept Western trade vessels. This defeat forced Japanese clans to shift from direct naval confrontation toward diplomatic engagement, ultimately shaping the early dynamics of East-West commerce and cultural exchange.

1566

Noch keine zwölf Jahre alt, wird Ernst von Bayern zum Bischof von Freising gewählt.

Noch keine zwölf Jahre alt, wird Ernst von Bayern zum Bischof von Freising gewählt. Papst Pius V. ist mit der Amtsübernahme des Abkömmlings aus dem Haus Wittelsbach einverstanden.

1597

Violent storms shattered King Philip II’s third and final armada, scattering his fleet before it could reach the Engl…

Violent storms shattered King Philip II’s third and final armada, scattering his fleet before it could reach the English coast. This disaster ended Spain’s attempts to invade England by sea, securing the Protestant Reformation in Britain and forcing the Spanish Empire to abandon its dream of toppling Elizabeth I through direct naval conquest.

1599

Michael the Brave defeated Andrew Báthory at Şelimbăr, killing him in battle.

Michael the Brave defeated Andrew Báthory at Şelimbăr, killing him in battle. Michael already ruled Wallachia and Moldavia. This victory gave him Transylvania. For five months, he controlled all three Romanian principalities—the only time they were united until 1918. The Habsburgs and Ottomans both wanted him gone. He was assassinated nine months later.

1600s 11
1619

In Ulm findet ein wissenschaftliches Kolloquium zur Frage statt, ob Kometen wunderbare Zeichen Gottes über Unheil ode…

In Ulm findet ein wissenschaftliches Kolloquium zur Frage statt, ob Kometen wunderbare Zeichen Gottes über Unheil oder natürliche Erscheinungen sind.

1622

traité de Montpellier.

traité de Montpellier.

1629

Matias d'Albuquerque arrive à Récife

Matias d'Albuquerque arrive à Récife

1630

Frendraught Castle burned on October 18, 1630, killing six men including a viscount.

Frendraught Castle burned on October 18, 1630, killing six men including a viscount. Locals blamed James Crichton, who owned it—they said he set the fire to murder guests after a feud. Crichton was tried and acquitted. His wife was suspected of complicity. Nobody was ever convicted. The castle ruins still stand in Aberdeenshire. For 400 years, Scots have debated whether it was murder or accident. The Frendraught Fire became a ballad, a legend, a mystery. Six men died and nobody paid.

1631

Die Schweden unter König Gustav II.

Die Schweden unter König Gustav II. Adolf erobern im Dreißigjährigen Krieg Würzburg und seine Festung Marienberg.

1648

Boston shoemakers formed America's first labor organization in 1648.

Boston shoemakers formed America's first labor organization in 1648. They wanted to control who could make shoes in Boston and set prices. The colonial government granted their petition. For 150 years before the Boston Tea Party, before the Revolution, before "no taxation without representation," American workers had figured out collective bargaining. They just called it a guild.

1660

Die Stände huldigen dem dänisch-norwegischen König Friedrich III., der nach einem Reichstagsbeschluss nunmehr eine ve…

Die Stände huldigen dem dänisch-norwegischen König Friedrich III., der nach einem Reichstagsbeschluss nunmehr eine vererbbare absolutistische Herrschaft ausüben darf.

1681

la régence d’Alger déclare la guerre à la France.

la régence d’Alger déclare la guerre à la France.

1685

Louis XIV revoked the Edict that had given Protestants freedom to worship for 87 years.

Louis XIV revoked the Edict that had given Protestants freedom to worship for 87 years. He banned their churches, their schools, their pastors. Dragoons moved into Huguenot homes to "persuade" conversions. 200,000 fled to England, Holland, Prussia, America. They took their skills with them — silk weaving, banking, watchmaking. France lost them all.

1685

édit de Fontainebleau, révoquant l'édit de Nantes de 1598.

édit de Fontainebleau, révoquant l'édit de Nantes de 1598.

1685

en Francia, el rey católico Luis XIV revoca el Edicto de Nantes, que protegía a los franceses protestantes.

en Francia, el rey católico Luis XIV revoca el Edicto de Nantes, que protegía a los franceses protestantes.

1700s 12
1735

Zehn Tage nach dem Tod seines Vaters Yongzheng wird Hongli, dessen über 60-jährige Herrschaft als Blütezeit der Qing-…

Zehn Tage nach dem Tod seines Vaters Yongzheng wird Hongli, dessen über 60-jährige Herrschaft als Blütezeit der Qing-Dynastie gilt, Kaiser von China.

1748

The treaty ended eight years of war over who should inherit Austria.

The treaty ended eight years of war over who should inherit Austria. Maria Theresa kept her throne but lost Silesia to Prussia. France gained nothing despite fighting the whole war. Britain returned Louisbourg to France in exchange for Madras. Everyone was exhausted. They called it "peace" but nobody was satisfied. They'd fight again in eight years.

1751

tremblement de terre en Haïti.

tremblement de terre en Haïti.

1752

Die Uraufführung des Intermezzos Le devin du village (Der Dorfwahrsager) von Jean-Jacques Rousseau im Schloss Fontain…

Die Uraufführung des Intermezzos Le devin du village (Der Dorfwahrsager) von Jean-Jacques Rousseau im Schloss Fontainebleau ist ein großer Erfolg und verschafft der französischen Opéra comique gesellschaftliches Ansehen.

1767

Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon finished surveying their 233-mile boundary line, finally settling a decades-long pro…

Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon finished surveying their 233-mile boundary line, finally settling a decades-long property dispute between the Penn and Calvert families. This demarcation eventually became the symbolic cultural divide between the slave-holding South and the free North, shaping the regional political identities that fueled the American Civil War nearly a century later.

1775

British warships bombarded and burned the town of Falmouth to punish its residents for supporting the rebellion.

British warships bombarded and burned the town of Falmouth to punish its residents for supporting the rebellion. This scorched-earth tactic backfired spectacularly, galvanizing New Englanders to join the Continental Army in droves and hardening colonial resolve against British rule.

Falmouth Burns: Continental Navy Born From Destruction
1775

Falmouth Burns: Continental Navy Born From Destruction

British warships bombarded and burned the town of Falmouth, now Portland, Maine, destroying over 400 buildings in retaliation for colonial resistance. The gratuitous destruction outraged the Continental Congress and directly accelerated the creation of the Continental Navy to protect American coastal towns from Royal Navy aggression.

1775

Phillis Wheatley gained her legal freedom from the Wheatley family, securing her status as a free woman just months a…

Phillis Wheatley gained her legal freedom from the Wheatley family, securing her status as a free woman just months after publishing her new collection of poetry. This emancipation allowed her to navigate the literary world as an independent author, proving that her intellectual prowess could transcend the systemic constraints of eighteenth-century American society.

1779

The Franco-American siege of Savannah collapsed on October 17, 1779 after a disastrous frontal assault.

The Franco-American siege of Savannah collapsed on October 17, 1779 after a disastrous frontal assault. Count Casimir Pulaski led a cavalry charge into British defenses and took grapeshot to the groin. He died two days later. The allies lost 244 killed versus 40 British. It was the second-bloodiest battle of the Revolution. Charleston fell to the British seven months later.

1793

début de la Virée de Galerne, pendant la guerre de Vendée.

début de la Virée de Galerne, pendant la guerre de Vendée.

1797

traité de Campo-Formio (guerre franco-autrichienne).

traité de Campo-Formio (guerre franco-autrichienne).

1797

Napoleon signed the Treaty of Campo Formio with Austria in 1797 without permission from his own government.

Napoleon signed the Treaty of Campo Formio with Austria in 1797 without permission from his own government. He was twenty-eight. The treaty gave France control of Belgium and the Rhineland. Austria got Venice, which Napoleon handed over despite promising Venetian independence. The French Directory was furious but couldn't undo it. Napoleon had made himself indispensable.

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1801

الحملة الفرنسية على مصر بقيادة الجنرال جاك فرانسوا مينو تغادر الأراضي المصرية.

الحملة الفرنسية على مصر بقيادة الجنرال جاك فرانسوا مينو تغادر الأراضي المصرية.

1809

en Tamames (Salamanca) se libra una batalla en el marco de la guerra de Independencia española.

en Tamames (Salamanca) se libra una batalla en el marco de la guerra de Independencia española.

1813

bataille de Leipzig, à la suite de laquelle Napoléon Ier est obligé d'évacuer l'Allemagne.

bataille de Leipzig, à la suite de laquelle Napoléon Ier est obligé d'évacuer l'Allemagne.

1816

Die Konstitutionsergänzungsakte, Verfassung der Freien Stadt Frankfurt, wird in einer feierlichen Bürgerversammlung a…

Die Konstitutionsergänzungsakte, Verfassung der Freien Stadt Frankfurt, wird in einer feierlichen Bürgerversammlung auf dem Römerberg beschworen. Der 18. Oktober bleibt bis zum Ende der Freien Stadt 1866 Frankfurter Nationalfeiertag.

1817

Giovanni Battista Belzoni gelangt in das Grab KV17 des Pharaos Sethos I. und findet Indizien, die auf Jahrhunderte zu…

Giovanni Battista Belzoni gelangt in das Grab KV17 des Pharaos Sethos I. und findet Indizien, die auf Jahrhunderte zuvor eingedrungene Grabräuber hindeuten.

1817

Etwa 500 studentische Vertreter deutscher Universitäten treffen sich aus Protest gegen das ihrer Ansicht nach reaktio…

Etwa 500 studentische Vertreter deutscher Universitäten treffen sich aus Protest gegen das ihrer Ansicht nach reaktionäre politische System zum Wartburgfest in Eisenach.

1818

fondation de l'université rhénane Frédéric-Guillaume de Bonn.

fondation de l'université rhénane Frédéric-Guillaume de Bonn.

1818

In Jena erfolgt die Gründung der Allgemeinen Deutschen Burschenschaft als Vertretung der Studenten aus 14 deutschen H…

In Jena erfolgt die Gründung der Allgemeinen Deutschen Burschenschaft als Vertretung der Studenten aus 14 deutschen Hochschulen.

1820

Portoviejo declara su independencia del Imperio español.

Portoviejo declara su independencia del Imperio español.

1834

Gaetano Donizettis lyrische Tragödie (Oper) Maria Stuarda hat unter dem Namen Buondelmonte am Teatro alla Scala eine …

Gaetano Donizettis lyrische Tragödie (Oper) Maria Stuarda hat unter dem Namen Buondelmonte am Teatro alla Scala eine völlig glanzlose Uraufführung. Die Zensur hat den Originaltext mit einem Verbot belegt, weil Königin Maria Christina von Neapel-Sizilien bei der Generalprobe im September vor Ergriffenheit in Ohnmacht gefallen ist.

1842

Die Walhalla bei Donaustauf wird eingeweiht.

Die Walhalla bei Donaustauf wird eingeweiht.

1847

Descoberta do asteroide Flora pelo britânico John Russell Hind.

Descoberta do asteroide Flora pelo britânico John Russell Hind.

Moby-Dick Published: Melville's Tale of Obsession Emerges
1851

Moby-Dick Published: Melville's Tale of Obsession Emerges

Herman Melville releases his epic novel under the title The Whale through London publisher Richard Bentley, instantly launching a story that would eventually redefine American literature. This publication plants the seed for a work that transforms from a commercial failure into a profound exploration of obsession and nature, securing its place as a cornerstone of the literary canon.

1854

In Bremen wird das erste deutsche Seemannsheim eröffnet.

In Bremen wird das erste deutsche Seemannsheim eröffnet.

1860

China ratified the Treaty of Tientsin at the Convention of Peking in 1860, ending the Second Opium War.

China ratified the Treaty of Tientsin at the Convention of Peking in 1860, ending the Second Opium War. The treaty legalized opium imports, opened 11 more ports to foreign trade, and ceded Kowloon to Britain. China paid 8 million silver taels in reparations. British and French troops had burned the Old Summer Palace weeks earlier. The emperor called it the greatest humiliation in Qing history.

1861

Wilhelm I. krönt sich selbst in Königsberg zum König von Preußen.

Wilhelm I. krönt sich selbst in Königsberg zum König von Preußen.

Seward's Folly: Russia Sells Alaska for Millions
1867

Seward's Folly: Russia Sells Alaska for Millions

Russia sold Alaska to the United States to prevent British seizure during potential war, adding over half a million square miles to American territory. This transaction threatened British Pacific control and directly accelerated Canadian Confederation three months later, blocking U.S. expansionist dreams of connecting Alaska to the lower states. The deal reshaped North American borders, ensuring Canada remained a unified dominion while the U.S. secured its northern flank.

1867

The United States seized control of Alaska on October 18, 1867, following a $7.2 million purchase from Russia.

The United States seized control of Alaska on October 18, 1867, following a $7.2 million purchase from Russia. This acquisition instantly doubled the nation's landmass and secured vital Pacific access that fueled future economic expansion. Alaskans still celebrate this transfer of power annually as Alaska Day to honor the territory's unique heritage.

1870

In der Schlacht bei Châteaudun im Deutsch-Französischen Krieg setzen sich die Deutschen im Häuserkampf durch und besi…

In der Schlacht bei Châteaudun im Deutsch-Französischen Krieg setzen sich die Deutschen im Häuserkampf durch und besiegen Truppenteile der französischen Loirearmee.

1884

Se libra el Combate de Genoa (o Genua) cerca de la actual localidad de José de San Martín, Chubut, entre Indios Tehue…

Se libra el Combate de Genoa (o Genua) cerca de la actual localidad de José de San Martín, Chubut, entre Indios Tehuelches y el Ejército Argentino, marcando el Último Combate de la Conquista del Desierto.

1887

Johannes Brahms took the podium to conduct the premiere of his Double Concerto, a demanding work written specifically…

Johannes Brahms took the podium to conduct the premiere of his Double Concerto, a demanding work written specifically for violinist Joseph Joachim and cellist Robert Hausmann. This performance cemented the piece as one of the most challenging duets in the repertoire, forever linking the three musicians' names in classical music history.

1891

en Asunción (Paraguay), se produce la Revolución Liberal en contra de los abusos del gobierno del presidente Juan Gua…

en Asunción (Paraguay), se produce la Revolución Liberal en contra de los abusos del gobierno del presidente Juan Gualberto González.

1898

General John R. Brooke raised the American flag in San Juan.

General John R. Brooke raised the American flag in San Juan. Spain had ceded the island four days earlier under the Treaty of Paris. Puerto Rico had been Spanish for 405 years. The U.S. military governed for two years, then Congress made it an unincorporated territory. It's been in that limbo for 126 years.

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1900

Bernhard von Bülow became German chancellor in 1900 with one mission: build a navy to rival Britain's.

Bernhard von Bülow became German chancellor in 1900 with one mission: build a navy to rival Britain's. He increased the fleet from 19 battleships to 40. Britain responded by building faster. The naval race cost both empires billions and pushed Britain toward France. Bülow resigned in 1909 after the Kaiser overruled him. The fleet he built never fought a decisive battle. It mutinied in 1918.

1902

Der Brief des Lord Chandos an Francis Bacon von Hugo von Hofmannsthal erscheint.

Der Brief des Lord Chandos an Francis Bacon von Hugo von Hofmannsthal erscheint.

1904

Mit der Eröffnung des Kaiser-Friedrich-Museums in Berlin wird auch die neugegründete Islamische Abteilung erstmals de…

Mit der Eröffnung des Kaiser-Friedrich-Museums in Berlin wird auch die neugegründete Islamische Abteilung erstmals dem Publikum vorgestellt.

1904

Die 5.

Die 5. Sinfonie von Gustav Mahler wird in Köln mit dem Komponisten am Dirigentenpult uraufgeführt.

1907

acte final de la deuxième conférence de la Haye.

acte final de la deuxième conférence de la Haye.

1907

Die Zweite Haager Friedenskonferenz endet mit dem Beschluss der Haager Konvention IV mit der Haager Landkriegsordnung…

Die Zweite Haager Friedenskonferenz endet mit dem Beschluss der Haager Konvention IV mit der Haager Landkriegsordnung als Anhang.

1908

Bélgica se anexiona el Congo.

Bélgica se anexiona el Congo.

1908

Belgium annexed the Congo after international outrage over Leopold II's private rule.

Belgium annexed the Congo after international outrage over Leopold II's private rule. His regime had killed an estimated 10 million Congolese through forced rubber quotas, mutilation, and starvation. Belgium promised reform. The killing slowed but didn't stop. They extracted rubber, ivory, and minerals for another 52 years. Independence came in 1960 with almost no preparation.

1910

Nach der Misshandlung eines Stammesangehörigen beginnt auf der Insel Pohnpei in Deutsch-Neuguinea der Aufstand der So…

Nach der Misshandlung eines Stammesangehörigen beginnt auf der Insel Pohnpei in Deutsch-Neuguinea der Aufstand der Sokehs gegen die deutsche Kolonialherrschaft.

1912

Der Italienisch-Türkische Krieg endet.

Der Italienisch-Türkische Krieg endet. Bei den Friedensverhandlungen in Lausanne muss das Osmanische Reich Tripolis endgültig an Italien abtreten.

1912

Os reinos da Bulgária, Grécia e Sérvia, se unem contra o império da Turquia na primeira guerra dos Bálcãs.

Os reinos da Bulgária, Grécia e Sérvia, se unem contra o império da Turquia na primeira guerra dos Bálcãs.

1912

King Peter I of Serbia issued a formal proclamation to his people, officially committing the nation to the First Balk…

King Peter I of Serbia issued a formal proclamation to his people, officially committing the nation to the First Balkan War against the Ottoman Empire. This declaration mobilized the Serbian army to join an alliance with Bulgaria, Greece, and Montenegro, ultimately ending five centuries of Ottoman rule in the Balkans and redrawing the map of Southeastern Europe.

1912

se inicia la Guerra de los Balcanes.

se inicia la Guerra de los Balcanes.

1912

traité de Lausanne.

traité de Lausanne.

1913

ultimatum de l'Autriche-Hongrie à la Serbie, donnant huit jours à la Serbie pour évacuer les régions d'Albanie occupé…

ultimatum de l'Autriche-Hongrie à la Serbie, donnant huit jours à la Serbie pour évacuer les régions d'Albanie occupées par les troupes royales serbes.

1914

Father Joseph Kentenich gathered a small group of students in a chapel in Schoenstatt, Germany, to dedicate themselve…

Father Joseph Kentenich gathered a small group of students in a chapel in Schoenstatt, Germany, to dedicate themselves to the Virgin Mary. This act launched a global Catholic renewal movement that now operates in over 100 countries, emphasizing personal spiritual growth and the creation of small, covenant-based communities that function independently of traditional parish structures.

1914

Gründungsrektor Richard Wachsmuth teilt Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Gründungsrektor Richard Wachsmuth teilt Kaiser Wilhelm II. mit, dass die Universität Frankfurt am Main in aller Stille ihre Arbeit begonnen habe. Eine geplante feierliche Eröffnung der Stiftungshochschule mit dem Staatsoberhaupt fällt an diesem Tag wegen des Ersten Weltkriegs aus.

1921

The Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was established as part of Russia.

The Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was established as part of Russia. Crimea had been an independent state, then Ottoman, then Russian, then briefly independent again after the revolution. Lenin made it autonomous to accommodate the Tatar Muslim population. Stalin deported the Tatars in 1944, accusing them of Nazi collaboration. Khrushchev transferred Crimea to Ukraine in 1954. Russia took it back in 2014. Autonomy meant whatever Moscow said it meant.

BBC Launches: A New Voice for Britain
1922

BBC Launches: A New Voice for Britain

A consortium of manufacturers launched the British Broadcasting Company to stitch together a nationwide network of radio transmitters, instantly creating the first unified voice for the entire nation. This move transformed radio from a collection of isolated experiments into a powerful tool that could synchronize public opinion and culture across Britain within hours.

1925

George D. Hay launched the WSM Barn Dance on Nashville radio, eventually rebranding the broadcast as the Grand Ole Opry.

George D. Hay launched the WSM Barn Dance on Nashville radio, eventually rebranding the broadcast as the Grand Ole Opry. This weekly showcase transformed country music from a regional folk tradition into a massive commercial industry, establishing Nashville as the permanent epicenter of American roots music production and performance.

1929

The Privy Council in London overruled Canada's Supreme Court and declared women were "persons" under Canadian law.

The Privy Council in London overruled Canada's Supreme Court and declared women were "persons" under Canadian law. The Supreme Court had said they weren't. Five Alberta women had fought the case for years. The ruling meant women could be appointed to the Senate. Cairine Wilson became the first female senator five months later. She was 49.

1934

Revolução Espanhola: capitulação da Comuna das Astúrias pelas tropas de Franco.

Revolução Espanhola: capitulação da Comuna das Astúrias pelas tropas de Franco.

1936

Hitler announced a Four Year Plan to make Germany self-sufficient in food and raw materials by 1940.

Hitler announced a Four Year Plan to make Germany self-sufficient in food and raw materials by 1940. He put Hermann Göring in charge. The real goal wasn't economic — it was rearmament. The plan diverted resources to synthetic rubber, synthetic fuel, and steel production. Economists warned it would cripple civilian industry. Hitler didn't care. He told Göring the German economy must be ready for war within four years. It was.

1941

Der Spielfilm Die Spur des Falken von Regisseur John Huston mit Humphrey Bogart als Hauptdarsteller wird erstmals gez…

Der Spielfilm Die Spur des Falken von Regisseur John Huston mit Humphrey Bogart als Hauptdarsteller wird erstmals gezeigt.

1941

Die Deutsche Erstaufführung der Oper Aladin von Kurt Atterberg findet in Chemnitz statt.

Die Deutsche Erstaufführung der Oper Aladin von Kurt Atterberg findet in Chemnitz statt.

1941

Heinrich Himmler untersagt in einem Erlass mit Wirkung vom 23.

Heinrich Himmler untersagt in einem Erlass mit Wirkung vom 23. Oktober allen Juden die Genehmigung zur Auswanderung.

1944

la ciudad de La Habana (Cuba) es azotada por un violento huracán durante 14 horas, con vientos superiores a los 200 k…

la ciudad de La Habana (Cuba) es azotada por un violento huracán durante 14 horas, con vientos superiores a los 200 km/h (una racha midió 262 km/h durante un minuto). Deja 300 muertos. Se considera la tormenta del siglo, a pesar de que Estados Unidos le da ese nombre al huracán de 1993.

1944

Hitler ordered the Volkssturm — a militia of boys and old men.

Hitler ordered the Volkssturm — a militia of boys and old men. Every male from 16 to 60 not already in the military was conscripted. They got armbands and, if lucky, rifles. Most got Panzerfausts and a week of training. The Red Army was 400 miles from Berlin. The war lasted six more months. The Volkssturm died in droves.

1944

en Alemania, Adolf Hitler ordena el establecimiento de la milicia nacional.

en Alemania, Adolf Hitler ordena el establecimiento de la milicia nacional.

1944

Erwin Rommel's funeral was a state affair with full military honors.

Erwin Rommel's funeral was a state affair with full military honors. Hitler sent a wreath. What the crowd didn't know: Rommel had been forced to take cyanide two days earlier. He'd been implicated in the plot to assassinate Hitler. The regime gave him a choice — public trial and family disgrace, or suicide and a hero's burial. He took the poison in a car outside his home. His wife and son were told it was a heart attack.

1944

Soviet forces launched the East Carpathian Offensive, crossing the border to begin the liberation of Czechoslovakia f…

Soviet forces launched the East Carpathian Offensive, crossing the border to begin the liberation of Czechoslovakia from Nazi occupation. This push shattered the German defensive lines in the region, forcing the Wehrmacht into a desperate retreat and allowing the Red Army to secure a vital foothold for the final drive toward Berlin.

1944

Der erste schwere Luftangriff auf die Stadt Bonn verwüstet die Innenstadt vollständig.

Der erste schwere Luftangriff auf die Stadt Bonn verwüstet die Innenstadt vollständig.

1945

Juan Perón married Eva Duarte on October 22nd, 1945, two days after being released from prison.

Juan Perón married Eva Duarte on October 22nd, 1945, two days after being released from prison. He was 50, a widower and military officer. She was 26, a radio actress. He'd been arrested for being too popular with workers. Mass protests freed him. They married in a civil ceremony with two witnesses. She became Evita, he became president five months later.

1945

O programa nuclear soviético recebe planos de bomba atômica de Nagasaki por espiões atômicos.

O programa nuclear soviético recebe planos de bomba atômica de Nagasaki por espiões atômicos.

1945

Three Venezuelan military officers overthrew President Isaías Medina Angarita in 1945 after he refused to let them ch…

Three Venezuelan military officers overthrew President Isaías Medina Angarita in 1945 after he refused to let them choose his successor. Mario Vargas, Marcos Pérez Jiménez, and Carlos Delgado Chalbaud arrested Medina at Miraflores Palace. They installed novelist Rómulo Gallegos as president. He lasted nine months before Pérez Jiménez staged another coup. Venezuela wouldn't see stable democracy until 1958.

1945

Klaus Fuchs passed detailed plans for the plutonium bomb to Soviet agents in 1945.

Klaus Fuchs passed detailed plans for the plutonium bomb to Soviet agents in 1945. He'd been working at Los Alamos since 1944. The blueprints included dimensions, detonator designs, and the exact configuration of explosive lenses. The Soviets tested their first atomic bomb in 1949 — four years ahead of American estimates. Fuchs wasn't arrested until 1950. He served nine years.

1946

En Caracas se inicia la primera Serie Interamericana de Béisbol.

En Caracas se inicia la primera Serie Interamericana de Béisbol. Participaron Cervecería Caracas, Sultanes de Monterrey de México, All Cubans de Cuba y Bushwicks de Brooklyn (Estados Unidos), ganando este último la final. Este torneo que buscaba reunir a los mejores equipos de la región, fue el precursor de la Serie del Caribe.

1949

résolution no 78 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies, sur les armements, leurs réglementation et réduction.

résolution no 78 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies, sur les armements, leurs réglementation et réduction.

1950

adoption à Paris de la convention internationale pour la protection des oiseaux, qui fait apparaître la notion d'espè…

adoption à Paris de la convention internationale pour la protection des oiseaux, qui fait apparaître la notion d'espèces menacées d'extinction, et la nécessité de préserver certains habitats naturels.

1954

Texas Instruments announced the first transistor radio in 1954.

Texas Instruments announced the first transistor radio in 1954. It was called the Regency TR-1. It cost $49.95 — about $560 today. It fit in a shirt pocket and ran on a single battery. The company sold 100,000 units in the first year. Sony released its own version in 1955. Within a decade, vacuum tube radios were obsolete.

1954

en EE.

en EE. UU. Texas Instruments anuncia su primer transistor.

1958

Tunesien führt als Landeswährung den – nicht konvertiblen – Dinar ein.

Tunesien führt als Landeswährung den – nicht konvertiblen – Dinar ein.

1961

ouverture à la signature de la Charte sociale européenne.

ouverture à la signature de la Charte sociale européenne.

1963

Félicette was a Parisian stray, bought from a pet dealer, trained for spaceflight, and launched 97 miles up on a Véro…

Félicette was a Parisian stray, bought from a pet dealer, trained for spaceflight, and launched 97 miles up on a Véronique AG1 rocket. Electrodes implanted in her brain transmitted neurological signals for 13 minutes. She survived the flight and the parachute landing. The French euthanized her two months later to study her brain. They never sent another cat up.

1964

The 1964-65 New York World's Fair attracted 51 million visitors across two seasons — a staggering number that still d…

The 1964-65 New York World's Fair attracted 51 million visitors across two seasons — a staggering number that still didn't cover costs. GM's Futurama II promised highways to everywhere and computers in the kitchen. IBM had a pavilion. Disney built attractions. The city of New York spent lavishly on a fair that Robert Moses ran with his usual contempt for public opinion. The Fair closed $28 million in debt. What it actually previewed wasn't the future — it was the peak of mid-century American optimism, just before everything got complicated.

1967

Venera 4 plunged into Venus's atmosphere in 1967 with instruments to measure temperature, pressure, and chemical comp…

Venera 4 plunged into Venus's atmosphere in 1967 with instruments to measure temperature, pressure, and chemical composition. It transmitted data for 93 minutes as it descended by parachute. The signal stopped at an altitude of 15 miles when pressure crushed the probe. It confirmed Venus's atmosphere is 95% carbon dioxide with surface temperatures near 900°F. Nobody's landed anything there that survived more than two hours.

1967

Der sowjetischen Sonde Venera 4 gelingt zum ersten Mal ein Blick unter die Wolkendecke der Venus.

Der sowjetischen Sonde Venera 4 gelingt zum ersten Mal ein Blick unter die Wolkendecke der Venus.

1967

Der Zeichentrickfilm Das Dschungelbuch aus den Walt-Disney-Studios kommt in die US-amerikanischen Kinos.

Der Zeichentrickfilm Das Dschungelbuch aus den Walt-Disney-Studios kommt in die US-amerikanischen Kinos.

1968

el Comité Olímpico estadounidense suspende dos atletas negros por hacer el saludo «black power» durante la ceremonia …

el Comité Olímpico estadounidense suspende dos atletas negros por hacer el saludo «black power» durante la ceremonia de los Juegos Olímpicos de México 1968.

1968

Bob Beamon jumped 8.90 meters in Mexico City in 1968 — nearly two feet beyond the world record.

Bob Beamon jumped 8.90 meters in Mexico City in 1968 — nearly two feet beyond the world record. He leaped so far he landed beyond the optical measuring device. Officials had to use a tape measure. Beamon collapsed, hyperventilating, when he saw the distance. The record stood for 23 years. He never jumped past 27 feet again in his career.

1968

Kernenergie in den Niederlanden: das Kernkraftwerk Dodewaard geht als erstes kommerzielles Kernkraftwerk der Niederla…

Kernenergie in den Niederlanden: das Kernkraftwerk Dodewaard geht als erstes kommerzielles Kernkraftwerk der Niederlande ans Netz.

Smith and Carlos Raise Fists: Protest on the Podium
1968

Smith and Carlos Raise Fists: Protest on the Podium

Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised gloved fists on the podium to demand racial justice, instantly triggering their suspension by the U.S. Olympic Committee. This bold act transformed a medal ceremony into a global symbol of protest that forced sports organizations worldwide to confront the intersection of athletics and civil rights.

1970

Die ARD strahlt Das Millionenspiel aus, Wolfgang Menges fiktive Spielshow mit einem von Auftragskillern gejagten Kand…

Die ARD strahlt Das Millionenspiel aus, Wolfgang Menges fiktive Spielshow mit einem von Auftragskillern gejagten Kandidaten.

1973

Jean D’Ormesson est élu à l’Académie française à 48 ans au fauteuil laissé vacant de Jules Romains et d'autres immort…

Jean D’Ormesson est élu à l’Académie française à 48 ans au fauteuil laissé vacant de Jules Romains et d'autres immortels en érudite Quarantaine.

1973

détournement du vol Paris-Nice par l'épouse de Georges Cravenne, qui réclame l'annulation de la sortie du film Les Av…

détournement du vol Paris-Nice par l'épouse de Georges Cravenne, qui réclame l'annulation de la sortie du film Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob, trop pro-juif à son sens à la suite de la récente guerre du Kippour.

1975

An der Westküste Frankreichs wird die Saint-Nazaire-Brücke für den Straßenverkehr freigegeben.

An der Westküste Frankreichs wird die Saint-Nazaire-Brücke für den Straßenverkehr freigegeben. Die Schrägseilbrücke verfügt über eine der weltweit größten Stützweiten.

1977

تأسيس محكمة المدققين الأوروبية في لوكسمبورغ.

تأسيس محكمة المدققين الأوروبية في لوكسمبورغ.

1977

en Ecuador tiene lugar la masacre de Aztra, que dejó más de cien víctimas mortales luego de que la policía abriera fu…

en Ecuador tiene lugar la masacre de Aztra, que dejó más de cien víctimas mortales luego de que la policía abriera fuego contra los trabajadores de un ingenio azucarero que se encontraban en huelga.

1977

Hanns-Martin Schleyer was found shot dead in the trunk of a car in Mulhouse, France, in 1977, 43 days after the Red A…

Hanns-Martin Schleyer was found shot dead in the trunk of a car in Mulhouse, France, in 1977, 43 days after the Red Army Faction kidnapped him. That same morning, three imprisoned RAF leaders were found dead in their cells in Stuttgart — officially suicides. The timing was exact: hours after German commandos rescued hostages from a hijacked Lufthansa jet in Mogadishu. Nobody's explained how three prisoners in isolation coordinated their deaths.

1977

Deutscher Herbst:

Deutscher Herbst:

1978

Henrik Igityan opened the National Centre for Aesthetics in Yerevan, establishing the world’s first museum dedicated …

Henrik Igityan opened the National Centre for Aesthetics in Yerevan, establishing the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to children’s art. By treating juvenile creativity as a serious cultural pursuit rather than a mere hobby, the institution institutionalized arts education in Armenia and provided a permanent gallery space for thousands of young artists to exhibit their work.

1979

The FCC deregulated home satellite dishes in 1979, ending a rule that required a federal license for backyard earth s…

The FCC deregulated home satellite dishes in 1979, ending a rule that required a federal license for backyard earth stations. The dishes cost $10,000 and were twelve feet wide. Owners could receive hundreds of channels—most scrambled, some not. Cable companies lobbied to stop them. Within a decade, 2 million Americans had dishes. By then, channels had encrypted their signals. The dishes became decorations.

1983

Massaker von Pantasma: In Nicaragua ermorden CONTRA-Terroristen bei einem Überfall auf eine Landwirtschaftskooperativ…

Massaker von Pantasma: In Nicaragua ermorden CONTRA-Terroristen bei einem Überfall auf eine Landwirtschaftskooperative 47 Männer, Frauen und Kinder.

1984

Der Langstreckenbomber Rockwell B-1 der United States Air Force absolviert seinen Erstflug.

Der Langstreckenbomber Rockwell B-1 der United States Air Force absolviert seinen Erstflug.

1989

Space Shuttle Atlantis roared into orbit to release the Galileo probe on a six-year journey toward Jupiter.

Space Shuttle Atlantis roared into orbit to release the Galileo probe on a six-year journey toward Jupiter. This mission provided the first direct observation of a comet colliding with a planet, fundamentally altering our understanding of atmospheric composition and the geological activity of Jupiter’s moons.

1989

en la República Democrática Alemana, renuncia el líder Erich Honecker.

en la República Democrática Alemana, renuncia el líder Erich Honecker.

1989

Estados Unidos lanza la misión Galileo con destino a Júpiter.

Estados Unidos lanza la misión Galileo con destino a Júpiter.

1989

Erich Honecker resigned after 18 years leading East Germany.

Erich Honecker resigned after 18 years leading East Germany. He'd ordered the Berlin Wall built. He'd authorized shoot-to-kill orders at the border. Half a million people had protested in East Berlin two days earlier. The Politburo forced him out. Three weeks later, the Wall fell. He fled to the Soviet Union, then Chile, and died in exile.

1991

Azerbaijan declared independence on October 18th, 1991, while the Soviet Union still technically existed.

Azerbaijan declared independence on October 18th, 1991, while the Soviet Union still technically existed. The USSR wouldn't officially dissolve for another 74 days. Azerbaijan was the sixth republic to leave. Gorbachev was still in the Kremlin. By the time the Soviet flag came down in December, 12 of 15 republics had already declared independence.

1992

Mit dem 500-km-Rennen von Magny-Cours endet das letzte Rennen der Sportwagen-Weltmeisterschaft.

Mit dem 500-km-Rennen von Magny-Cours endet das letzte Rennen der Sportwagen-Weltmeisterschaft. Mit der FIA-Langstrecken-Weltmeisterschaft gibt es seit 2012 eine Nachfolgeserie.

1992

Merpati Nustantara Airlines Flight 5601 slammed into Mount Papandayan on a foggy October day, killing all 31 people a…

Merpati Nustantara Airlines Flight 5601 slammed into Mount Papandayan on a foggy October day, killing all 31 people aboard. This tragedy forced Indonesian aviation authorities to overhaul mountain approach procedures and mandate stricter weather minimums for regional flights in the archipelago.

1995

In der Republik China (Taiwan) wird der Kinmen-Nationalpark eingerichtet.

In der Republik China (Taiwan) wird der Kinmen-Nationalpark eingerichtet.

1995

Die Stromnetze Tschechiens, Ungarns, Polens und der Slowakei werden mit den westeuropäischen UCTE-Verbundnetz synchro…

Die Stromnetze Tschechiens, Ungarns, Polens und der Slowakei werden mit den westeuropäischen UCTE-Verbundnetz synchronisiert.

1995

OpenBSD1.1, die erste Ausgabe des Open-Source-Betriebssystems OpenBSD, wird freigegeben.

OpenBSD1.1, die erste Ausgabe des Open-Source-Betriebssystems OpenBSD, wird freigegeben.

1997

Die Kulturinstitution Zentrum für Kunst und Medien wird in Karlsruhe eröffnet.

Die Kulturinstitution Zentrum für Kunst und Medien wird in Karlsruhe eröffnet.

1997

In der spanischen Stadt Bilbao wird das von Frank Gehry entworfene Guggenheim-Museum eröffnet.

In der spanischen Stadt Bilbao wird das von Frank Gehry entworfene Guggenheim-Museum eröffnet.

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2001

lanzamiento del satélite comercial de teledetección QuickBird de DigitalGlobe.

lanzamiento del satélite comercial de teledetección QuickBird de DigitalGlobe.

2003

Bolivian President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada fled to Miami in 2003 after 67 people died in protests against his plan …

Bolivian President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada fled to Miami in 2003 after 67 people died in protests against his plan to export natural gas through Chile. Demonstrators blocked roads for weeks. The military refused to clear them. Sánchez resigned and boarded a plane within hours. Bolivia extradited him in 2020 to face trial for the deaths. He was 93.

2004

Myanmar's military junta arrested Prime Minister Khin Nyunt and put him under house arrest on corruption charges.

Myanmar's military junta arrested Prime Minister Khin Nyunt and put him under house arrest on corruption charges. He'd been intelligence chief for 20 years before becoming prime minister. He'd proposed a roadmap to democracy. Hardliners in the junta saw him as too moderate. They purged his entire intelligence network—hundreds of officers arrested overnight. He remained under house arrest for seven years.

2004

Schachweltmeisterschaft 2004 in Brissago: Durch einen Sieg in der 14.

Schachweltmeisterschaft 2004 in Brissago: Durch einen Sieg in der 14. Partie verteidigt der Russe Wladimir Kramnik den Weltmeistertitel im klassischen Schach erfolgreich gegen den ungarischen Herausforderer Péter Lékó.

2005

Otto Schily eröffnet als Alterspräsident die konstituierende Sitzung des 16.

Otto Schily eröffnet als Alterspräsident die konstituierende Sitzung des 16. Deutschen Bundestages.

2006

Der Dow Jones überspringt mit 12.049 Punkten erstmals in seiner 110-jährigen Geschichte die 12.000-Punkte-Marke.

Der Dow Jones überspringt mit 12.049 Punkten erstmals in seiner 110-jährigen Geschichte die 12.000-Punkte-Marke.

2007

Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan after eight years of exile in 2007.

Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan after eight years of exile in 2007. A crowd of 200,000 lined the streets of Karachi. Two suicide bombers detonated near her truck, killing 149 people. Bhutto survived inside an armored vehicle. She'd removed the bulletproof glass to wave to supporters, then ducked inside minutes before the blast. She was assassinated two months later.

2009

تفجيرات انتحارية في اجتماع بمدينة بيشين الإيرانية في محافظة سيستان وبلوشستان من قبل مجموعة جند الله، أسفرت عن مقتل 43…

تفجيرات انتحارية في اجتماع بمدينة بيشين الإيرانية في محافظة سيستان وبلوشستان من قبل مجموعة جند الله، أسفرت عن مقتل 43 شخصًا على الأقل بينهم عدة قادة بارزين من حرس الثورة الإسلامية كالعميد نور علي شوشتري نائب قائد القوات البرية لحرس الثورة الإسلامية.

2009

Durch den fünften Platz im Großen Preis von Brasilien kann sich Jenson Button frühzeitig seinen ersten Weltmeistertit…

Durch den fünften Platz im Großen Preis von Brasilien kann sich Jenson Button frühzeitig seinen ersten Weltmeistertitel sichern.

2011

بدء المرحلة الأولى من صفقة تبادل الأسرى بين حماس وإسرائيل، بوساطة مصرية، حيث تم الإفراج عن 477 أسير فلسطيني بالسجون ا…

بدء المرحلة الأولى من صفقة تبادل الأسرى بين حماس وإسرائيل، بوساطة مصرية، حيث تم الإفراج عن 477 أسير فلسطيني بالسجون الإسرائيلية فيما قامت حماس بتسليم الجندي المختطف لديها جلعاد شاليط إلى مصر، إيذاناً ببدء عملية التبادل.

2013

une étude à propos d’un crâne découvert en Géorgie remet en question la classification des premiers Homo en plusieurs…

une étude à propos d’un crâne découvert en Géorgie remet en question la classification des premiers Homo en plusieurs espèces.

2013

Sega lanza al mercado el juego Sonic Lost World.

Sega lanza al mercado el juego Sonic Lost World.

2013

en Redmond (Estados Unidos) sale a la luz la versión oficial de Windows 8.1 y La Versión R2 De Windows Server 2012.

en Redmond (Estados Unidos) sale a la luz la versión oficial de Windows 8.1 y La Versión R2 De Windows Server 2012.

2015

بدء المرحلة الأولى من انتخابات مجلس النواب المصري، وسط أنباء عن ضعف الإقبال خاصة الشباب.

بدء المرحلة الأولى من انتخابات مجلس النواب المصري، وسط أنباء عن ضعف الإقبال خاصة الشباب.

2017

مقتل العميد في الجيش السوري عصام زهر الدين، خلال المعارك مع تنظيم داعش بانفجار لغم أرضي في دير الزور.

مقتل العميد في الجيش السوري عصام زهر الدين، خلال المعارك مع تنظيم داعش بانفجار لغم أرضي في دير الزور.

2017

en una zona rural de Cushamen (Patagonia argentina) es encontrado el cadáver del artesano y activista anarquista arge…

en una zona rural de Cushamen (Patagonia argentina) es encontrado el cadáver del artesano y activista anarquista argentino Santiago Maldonado, fallecido por ahogamiento, y desaparecido durante 78 días.

2017

ouverture du dix-neuvième congrès national du Parti communiste chinois.

ouverture du dix-neuvième congrès national du Parti communiste chinois.

2018

au Bhoutan, victoire du Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa, au second tour des élections législatives.

au Bhoutan, victoire du Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa, au second tour des élections législatives.

2018

révélations de l'enquête sur les CumEx Files, une opération de fraude fiscale à l'échelle européenne.

révélations de l'enquête sur les CumEx Files, une opération de fraude fiscale à l'échelle européenne.

2019

Violence erupts across Santiago as rioters attack nearly all 164 Metro stations, transforming protests into open batt…

Violence erupts across Santiago as rioters attack nearly all 164 Metro stations, transforming protests into open battles against the state. President Sebastián Piñera responds by declaring a fifteen-day state of emergency to contain the chaos, effectively suspending civil liberties in the capital for two weeks.

2019

Jessica Meir and Christina Koch stepped outside the International Space Station to swap a faulty power controller, sh…

Jessica Meir and Christina Koch stepped outside the International Space Station to swap a faulty power controller, shattering the glass ceiling for extravehicular activity. This historic all-female spacewalk proved women could perform complex maintenance tasks in orbit just as effectively as their male counterparts, expanding the operational capacity of the station while inspiring future generations of female engineers and astronauts.

2020

فيضانات في حيدر آباد الهندية، تؤدي لوفاة 81 شخصًا.

فيضانات في حيدر آباد الهندية، تؤدي لوفاة 81 شخصًا.

2020

le Z Event 2020 récolte 5,7 millions d'euros de dons pour Amnesty International, battant le record mondial pour un ma…

le Z Event 2020 récolte 5,7 millions d'euros de dons pour Amnesty International, battant le record mondial pour un marathon vidéoludique qu'il détenait lui-même l'année précédente.

2020

en Guinée, l'élection présidentielle a lieu afin d'élire le président du pays.

en Guinée, l'élection présidentielle a lieu afin d'élire le président du pays. Des heurts interviennent dans la capitale Conakry entre forces de l'ordre et partisans du candidat de l'opposition Cellou Dalein Diallo, qui revendique sa victoire avant l'annonce des résultats officiels.

2022

en Suède, Ulf Kristersson devient Premier ministre et forme son gouvernement, au lendemain de son élection par le Par…

en Suède, Ulf Kristersson devient Premier ministre et forme son gouvernement, au lendemain de son élection par le Parlement avec le soutien inédit de l'extrême droite.