2022
Blackberry phones officially ended their service after a year-long transition to a software-based business model.[1]
2010
The world's largest building at the time opened in Dubai.[1]
2001
The rapper Vanilla Ice was arrested and spent a night in jail after a row with his wife, which led to ripping out her hair.[1]
1989
George H. W. Bush declared himself President of the United States of America.[1]
1970
A 7.1 magnitude Earthquake in Tonghai, China, claimed over 10,000 lives.[1]
1962
New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.[1]
1959
The Soviet spacecraft Luna I became the first to pass the moon.[1]
1954
Elvis Presley recorded his first demo for 'It Wouldn’t Be The Same Without You' and 'I'll Never Stand In Your Way.'[1]
1948
Burma declared independence from the United Kingdom.[1]
1903
The famous elephant called Topsy was executed at Luna Park, Coney Island, in New York.[1]
1896
Utah became the 45th state to join the United States of America.[1]
1884
Canada's last-ever sighting of the Eastern Cougar was found in Ontario.[1]
1642
King Charles I attacked the House of Commons.[1]
46 BC
Julius Caesar and his legions made battle with one of Caesar’s former forces in the Battle of Ruspina in Africa.[1]