1756
Seven Years’ War begins: Britain declares war on France, marking the start of a global conflict involving major European powers.
1862
US Department of Agriculture established: Founded by President Abraham Lincoln to support farming and rural development.
1905
Las Vegas founded: The U.S. city of Las Vegas, Nevada, is officially established.
1918
First airmail service in the U.S. begins: Regular airmail flights start between New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.
1940
McDonald’s opens first restaurant (early origin stage): Richard and Maurice McDonald open their first drive-in restaurant in California (later evolved into McDonald’s).
1948
Arab–Israeli War escalates: Following the declaration of Israel’s independence, full-scale conflict begins with neighboring Arab states.
1957
UK tests first hydrogen bomb: Britain becomes the third nation to successfully test a hydrogen bomb.
1963
Project Mercury ends with Faith 7 mission: Last flight of NASA’s Mercury program completes U.S. first human spaceflight phase.
1991
Edith Cresson becomes France’s first female Prime Minister
2008
U.S. lifts nuclear trade restrictions with India (key milestone period): Strengthening of Indo-US civil nuclear cooperation framework discussions.
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
