Soviet lawyer, politician, President of the Soviet Union, Nobel Prize laureate
German/American composer
English actor
American author, poet, illustrator
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actor
French singer-songwriter, actor, director
Queen of Scotland & Queen of England and Ireland also for patron of the arts
English novelist
English singer, producer
American author
Long-distance communication took a huge leap forward with the unveiling of a semaphore machine in Paris. This device used a series of arms to send coded messages over long distances, greatly improving communication speed.
Napoléon Bonaparte was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the French Army in Italy, marking a turning point in his career. This position allowed him to showcase his tactical genius and helped to establish him as a powerful political figure in France.
The US Congress passed a law banning the slave trade within the United States, which would come into effect on January 1, 1808. This was an important step in the fight against slavery and marked a significant turning point in the history of the United States.
The Convention of Constantinople was signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during both war and peace. This was an important agreement that helped to ensure the continued use of the canal for international trade and transportation.
The classic film King Kong premiered, marking a milestone in the history of cinema. The film's innovative use of stop-motion effects and groundbreaking special effects helped to establish it as a cultural icon that has remained popular to this day.
Morocco declared independence from France, marking the end of the French protectorate in the country. This was an important moment in the history of Moroccan independence and helped to pave the way for other African nations to gain their independence from colonial powers.
Miles Davis recorded Kind of Blue, which is considered to be the best-selling jazz album in history and one of the most influential works of jazz music ever produced. The album's innovative use of modal jazz and improvisation helped to establish Davis as a major force in the world of music.
The Concorde, a supersonic airliner, took off on its maiden flight, marking a major milestone in the history of aviation. The Concorde's revolutionary design and supersonic speed allowed it to travel faster than any other commercial airliner, making it a popular choice for wealthy travelers and celebrities.
Rhodesia, a former British colony, declared itself an independent republic in an attempt to prevent the institution of black majority rule. This move was highly controversial and led to years of civil unrest and violence in the country.
The top quark, an elementary particle that had been presumed to exist since the 1970s, was finally discovered. This was an important breakthrough in the field of particle physics and helped to confirm the Standard Model of particle physics.
In March 2002, US forces were deployed in Afghanistan as part of Operation Anaconda, a large-scale military operation aimed at rooting out Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters from the Shahi Kot Valley. The operation involved thousands of US and coalition troops, as well as Afghan allies, and marked a major offensive against insurgent forces in the country.