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 –...
1960
In South Africa, police fired on anti-apartheid demonstrators in Sharpeville, resulting in a tragic massacre.
1963
The notorious Alcatraz Federal Prison in San Francisco, California, was...
1760
During the Seven Years’ War, Britain seizes control of the island of Mauritius from France.
1852
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s groundbreaking anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin is...
1931
Spain Becomes a Republic
On March 19, 1931, Spain officially became a republic, ending centuries of monarchy. This event marked the beginning of the Second...
In an exclusive interview, Team Keekli speaks with Pooja Priyamvada from Delhi—author, translator and DEI consultant—who seamlessly blends literature, leadership and media. Discover the...
1965
First Spacewalk: Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov made history by becoming the first person to walk in space during the Voskhod 2 mission. This marked...
1766
Repeal of the Stamp Act: Britain canceled the controversial tax on the American colonies, a key moment that fueled tensions leading to the American...