Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest artists and thinkers in history, passed away in France
1660
The Restoration of the English monarchy took place with Charles II of England returning to the throne
1952
Aviation history was created as the de Havilland Comet, the world’s first commercial jet airliner, entered passenger service
1982
During the Falklands War, the Argentine cruiser ARA General Belgrano was sunk by a British submarine
2011
In Operation Neptune Spear, Osama bin Laden was killed by US forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan




