1904
New York City Subway Begins Operation – The IRT (Interborough Rapid Transit) launched the city’s first underground subway line, a milestone in urban transportation.
1974
Hank Aaron Surpasses Babe Ruth –...
1807
Britain Ends Slave TradeThe British Parliament enacted the Slave Trade Act, banning the trading of enslaved people across the British Empire.
1911
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory FireA...
1882
Tuberculosis Bacterium Identified: Dr. Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, paving the way for modern methods of diagnosing and treating tuberculosis.
1603
James VI of Scotland Becomes...
1945
World War II in Europe Nears Its End: Allied forces advanced across Europe, forcing German troops into retreat as the continent moved closer to...
1497
Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto, also known as John Cabot, departed from Bristol to embark on his expedition to North America.
1622
The Jamestown Massacre in Virginia...
Keekli Charitable Trust invites young storytellers (under 20) from across India to be a part of the Pan-India Short Story Writing Competition 2026. This...