1492
Christopher Columbus began his first voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, with three ships — Santa María, Niña and Pinta — an expedition that later changed the course of world exploration.
1527
Mughal emperor Babur defeated the forces of Bengal and Afghan chiefs in the Battle of Ghaghra, strengthening Mughal influence in northern India.
1778
Teatro alla Scala, one of the world’s most famous opera houses, was inaugurated in Milan, Italy.
1914
Germany declared war on France, widening the scope of the First World War in Europe.
1977
The TRS-80 personal computer was introduced by Tandy Corporation, becoming one of the earliest successful mass-market personal computers.
1990
The United Nations Security Council condemned Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, a move that preceded the Gulf War.
2014
Japan marked the first anniversary of Mount Fuji being recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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