1807
Britain Ends Slave Trade
The British Parliament enacted the Slave Trade Act, banning the trading of enslaved people across the British Empire.
1911
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A devastating fire in New York City claimed 146 lives, mostly young immigrant women, sparking sweeping labor reforms and workplace safety regulations in the U.S.
1957
Treaty of Rome Signed
Six European nations—Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany—signed the Treaty of Rome, creating the European Economic Community, the foundation of today’s European Union.
1963
Premiere of Hitchcock’s “The Birds”
Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic thriller “The Birds” debuted in New York City, cementing its place in cinema history.
1975
Bangladesh Adopts Constitution
Bangladesh formally adopted its constitution, establishing itself as a secular and democratic republic.
1995
Oklahoma City Memorial Announced
Plans for the Oklahoma City National Memorial were unveiled to honor victims of the 1995 bombing attack.
2010
Eurozone Debt Crisis
The European Union launched a rescue package for Greece as fears of a wider Eurozone financial collapse intensified.
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