American paleontologist
English actor
Indian cricketer
American wrestler, actor
American philosopher, mathematician, scientist
Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland
Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary
American politician
Scottish footballer, manager
English author, philosopher
Recruiting a volunteer spy, Nathan Hale courageously steps forward to aid George Washington during a pivotal point in American history where shadow tactics proved necessary for survival and eventual triumph.
American Naval Commander Oliver Hazard Perry leads his forces to a significant victory against the British in the Battle of Lake Erie, impairing British naval strength in North America.
The US Patent Office awards Elias Howe a patent for his inventive lockstitch sewing machine. This new technology would later permeate households across America and significantly advance the textile industry. Moreover, it would trigger a heated legal battle highlighting the importance of innovation rights.
In what was scandalously dubbed the "crime of the century", Leopold and Loeb are found guilty for the gruesome murder of Robert Franks in Chicago. The high-profile case shocked a nation and forever marked a moment in U.S. criminal history.
Convicted murderer Hamida Djandoubi becomes the last individual to face the guillotine, the notorious French method of capital punishment. Djandoubi's execution led to grave introspection on the ethics of capital punishment, eventually leading to its abolition in France.
The Large Hadron Collider at CERN is powered up amidst great global anticipation and anxiety. Positioned as the biggest scientific experiment in the history of mankind, the colossal machine promised new insights into the very fabric of our universe.
Becoming the largest recorded in California state's history, the August Complex wildfire engulfs a staggering 471,000 acres (736 square miles) of land. The devastating wildfire incites renewed debate on climate change and land management strategies.
The inaugural Invictus Games celebrated and raised awareness for wounded armed forces personnel and veterans by hosting a variety of athletic competitions. Held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it saw 300 competitors participating from 13 different countries.
The last person to be executed in France is Hamida Djandoubi, marking the end of capital punishment. Djandoubi was found guilty and ultimately condemned for the ruthless murder of Elisabeth Bousquet.
Concluding after five days, the Baghdad Conference leads to the formation of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Comprised of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela as its founding members, the organization aims to coordinate oil and gas policies for the fair production and efficient investment.