2019
The climate change rally led by activist Greta Thunberg saw millions of protesters worldwide standing up for urgent action.[1]
2016
An African American man, Keith Lamont Scott, was shot dead by police on Old Concord Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.[1]
2013
Grand Theft Auto V smashed records after topping $1 billion in sales.[1]
2011
The US military policy 'don't ask, don't tell' came to an end.[1]
2000
Neversoft's Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 was released for the PlayStation.[1]
1992
NASA's 50th space shuttle mission, STS-47, landed safely at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.[1]
1990
South Ossetia declared its independence from Georgia.[1]
1980
The first Whole Foods store opened in Austin, Texas, US.[1]
1980
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, "Blizzard of Ozz."[1]
1893
A gasoline-powered car was tested in Springfield, Massachusetts, for the first time in the US.[1]
1854
Britain and France defeated Russia during the Battle of Alma, which was the first battle of the Crimean War.[1]
1664
Maryland passed its first anti-amalgamation law.[1]
1519
Spanish navigator Ferdinand Magellan and crew set off aboard the Victoria on their adventure around the globe.[1]
1187
The Siege of Jerusalem began and lasted for 12 days.[1]