1971 – Vijay Diwas / Victory Day (India & Bangladesh)
India won the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
The war concluded with the surrender of Pakistani forces in Dhaka, leading to the independence of Bangladesh.
India observes it as Vijay Diwas, while Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day .
1773 – Boston Tea Party (USA)
American colonists protested British taxes by throwing tea into Boston Harbor.
This event played a key role in sparking the American Revolution.
1907 – First Electric Traffic Lights (USA)
The first electric traffic signal was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, marking a significant development in urban transportation.
1903 – Wright Brothers Flight (USA)
Orville Wright conducted early powered and controlled flight tests, laying the foundation for modern aviation.
1939 – Winter War Begins (Finland vs. Soviet Union)
The Soviet Union invaded Finland, starting the Winter War during World War II.
1944 – Battle of the Bulge (WWII)
Allied forces fought one of the largest and most intense battles on the Western Front in World War II.
1989 – Romanian Revolution
Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu fled Bucharest, signaling the end of communist rule in Romania.
1998 – Pakistan Nuclear Tests
Pakistan carried out nuclear tests, heightening tensions in South Asia and drawing global attention.
