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This marks the first time a public school in Europe opens its doors to non-aristocrats, changing the landscape of education in the region and setting the stage for inclusive and accessible education.
On this year, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua took a stand against the Spanish Empire and declared their independence, forever changing the political landscape of Central America.
In a groundbreaking expedition, HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board, reaches the Galapagos Islands, leading to significant developments in the understanding of evolution and natural selection.
The first use of tanks in warfare takes place during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the larger Battle of the Somme. The tanks, known as "Little Willies," usher in a new era of armored warfare.
Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming makes a breakthrough in medical science by discovering penicillin whilst studying influenza, revolutionizing the treatment of bacterial infections.
This day marks the climax of the Battle of Britain. The Royal Air Force manages to successfully repulse a major Luftwaffe attack, losing 29 aircraft compared to the Germans' 57-61. The tide begins to turn in favor of the Allied forces.
Notorious investor George Soros' Quantum Fund begins selling large amounts of pound sterling, leading to a crash in the ERM the following day and earning Soros his infamy.
The steam locomotive that was manufactured by the British and operated in New Jersey, USA, became the world's oldest and still operable locomotive on this day. This piece of machinery was first used on September 15, 1831, and went into history this day when the Smithsonian operated it.
Fueling the flame of the Civil Rights Movement in America, four members of the white supremacy group, Ku Klux Klan, detonated a timed bomb at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, resulting in the tragic death of four young African-American girls.
These laws marked a grim chapter in history, stripping Jews of their citizenship, banning relationships with non-Jewish individuals, and making the swastika the official symbol of Germany.
This land battle between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China became instrumental in shaping the political standing of both nations. It marked a decisive Japanese victory during the First Sino-Japanese War.
This year marks the largest bankruptcy in US history, as Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. files for bankruptcy protection. This event sent shockwaves across the global economy and marked a major turning point in the financial crisis.