Greek/English husband of Elizabeth II
American singer-songwriter, musician
American politician, lawyer
American actress
American actress, singer
English composer
American singer-songwriter, pianist, actor
Spanish architect, designed the Park Güell
German actor, director, screenwriter
American actor
In an attempt to recapture Jerusalem from Muslim forces during the Third Crusade, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa led an army towards the city. While crossing the Saleph River in modern-day Turkey, Barbarossa drowned, effectively ending the campaign.
A massive landslide caused by an earthquake created a dam on the Dadu River in China. Ten days later, the dam collapsed, leading to widespread flooding and the deaths of over 100,000 people.
During the Spanish-American War, the United States sent troops to Cuba to support Cuban rebels fighting against Spanish forces. On this day, US Marines landed on the island, marking a significant turning point in the conflict.
The Lumière brothers, pioneers in the field of photography, introduced their latest invention: the autochrome process for producing color photographs. This technology revolutionized the way people captured and viewed images, making color photography accessible to the masses.
The Great Arab Revolt, a military campaign led by Arab forces against the Ottoman Empire, began on this day. The goal was to establish an independent Arab state in the Middle East, and the conflict had far-reaching political and social implications for the region.
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith founded Alcoholics Anonymous, a mutual aid fellowship for individuals struggling with alcoholism. Today, the organization has millions of members worldwide and continues to provide support for those in need.
Soyuzmultfilm, one of the most important animation studios in Soviet-era Russia, was established in Moscow. The studio produced many iconic films, including "Hedgehog in the Fog" and "The Bremen Town Musicians," which continue to be beloved classics around the world.
The US Equal Pay Act, which aimed to address gender-based wage disparities, was signed into law by President John F. Kennedy. The act mandated that employers must pay male and female employees equally for the same work, a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality.
After six days of intense fighting, Israel and Syria agreed to a ceasefire mediated by the United Nations, ending the conflict. The war had far-reaching consequences for the region, including the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, which remains a point of contention between the two nations to this day.