#historical-events

#historical-events

Walter Johnson pitched a four-hitter in 15 innings, defeating the St. Louis Browns 1-0. The only hit he allowed in the first 11 innings was a triple by George Sisler.

The government has announced it is launching a statutory inquiry into the violent policing at Orgreave during the infamous miner's strike of 1984. Dubbed the Battle of Orgreave by historians, the event saw dozens of picketers and police injured in a morning clash with an estimated 14,000 participants. The inquiry will also look into the collapsed cases of the 95 miners accused of offences there, more than four decades after the events.

The heat was 10,000 times hotter than the sun's surface, completely vaporizing instrument-containing balloons tethered to the tower. The tower disintegrated as well.

Banning, and even burning, books that conflict with tightly-held ideology is nothing new. In 1933, student-led book burnings at the University of Berlin spurred a list of government-enforced banned authors.

"The sails have always turned at the Moulin Rouge, so we had to restore this Parisian symbol to Paris, to France, and to the state it was in before," said Jean-Victor Clerico, the cabaret's managing director.

The city of Caen will be honouring its past and shaping its future through 2025 with a wide range of events to mark 1000 years of colourful history.

Disneyland's opening day was historic yet problematic, drawing approximately 35,000 visitors instead of the anticipated 20,000, showcasing the park's immediate appeal despite being unprepared.

At 08:30 AM, four men matching descriptions are seen hugging, appearing euphoric, before splitting up, with each boarding different underground lines.

On July 28, 1945, a Mitchell bomber en route for Newark in fog crashed into the 78th and 79th storeys of the Empire State Building.

Interestingly, one of the first instances of what might be considered "tailgating" occurred back in 1861, only it wasn't a sporting event that drew the crowds but the first major battle of the Civil War.

The Tasting House in Los Gatos offers a high tea experience inspired by Chef Julian Silvera’s childhood, featuring in-house made pastries and a curated tea selection.

Deenu recalled, 'We saved this village by our sacrifice.' He reflects on the forced sterilizations, emphasizing the necessity for sacrifice during a time of crisis.

The CIA's involvement in the 1953 overthrow of Iran's Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh marked a significant turning point in U.S.-Iran relations, sowing seeds of mistrust that persist today.

The British Library will symbolically reinstate Oscar Wilde's readers' pass, giving his grandson entry to the library, 130 years after Wilde was expelled.

Fishing has commenced at Canarsie. Sheeps Head, Blue, Weak and Black Fish, and also Bass are being caught daily. Boats and Yachts are ready for hire.

Summer in Oregon is characterized by a plethora of fairs and festivals that celebrate local culture, history, and community spirit through diverse activities.

Bloody Sunday marked a pivotal turning point in Russian history, where a peaceful petition for reform ended with a tragic massacre that galvanized public dissent against the tsar.

The Scopes Monkey Trial, as it became known, was a milestone in the eternal battle of rational scientific thought versus belief-based denialism, a conflict that continues to rage a century later.

Ten people were killed in 1920 during a gun battle in Matewan, West Virginia, as coal miners fought against security guards for their union rights.

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington, resulting in an estimated 57 deaths or missing. This catastrophic event marked a significant geological disaster.

On May 16, 1966, the Chinese Communist Party issued the May 16 Notification, criticizing revisionists within the party and marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution.

An American gentleman faced disrespect at St. Peter's by neglecting to remove his hat when the Pope passed, resulting in an altercation with French officers.

"The Chicago Cubs for whom Hack Wilson flashed in 1930 and flivvered in 1931 still have plenty of respect for the strong little mauler from Martinsburg."

On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg caught fire and crashed while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey; 35 of 97 on board were killed.

Noguchi helped change the way the American public thinks about celebrity deaths, moving beyond mere physical examination into public discourse on such matters.

Ethel Caterham, at 115 years old, attributes her longevity to avoiding arguments, stating, 'Never arguing with anyone, I listen and I do what I like.'

This success served as an impetus for further action and mobilisation against workers, especially in the United States.

On April 30, 1993, Monica Seles was stabbed during a match by a man claiming to be a fan of her rival, Steffi Graf, highlighting the risks athletes face.

By focusing on the deaths of Charles Horman and Frank Teruggi, Missing raises troubling questions about the U.S. government's role in the Chilean coup and their murders.

In a remarkable display of power and consistency, Sadaharu Oh embarked on his historic journey in professional baseball, culminating in 868 career home runs in Japan.

The Titanic, known as the 'unsinkable ship', tragically sank on April 15, 1912, leading to the loss of over 1,500 lives, highlighting the perilous nature of maritime travel.

"The impression is becoming strong... that the United States Supreme Court will declare the income tax unconstitutional and that a decision to this effect will be rendered next Monday."

Construction began in 1925 on a new commercial building at the corner of Telegraph and Durant Avenues, replacing the Epworth Methodist Church, now housing a Bank of America.

We want to tell us about the world-shaping moments we're not taught about, which in this case was the Black Tom 1916 bombing.

"We have a very low level of public awareness of a dust storm and what damage it can cause," said Daniel Tong, an associate professor of atmospheric chemistry at George Mason University who is among the authors of a 2023 paper on dust storm deaths.

The panicky flight of capital from Europe increased the gold reserves today to a record high of $15,000,000,000, approximately 58 percent of the estimated world stock.