1550
Chocolate Makes Its Way to Europe
7 July is often linked with the arrival of chocolate in Europe, after cocoa from the Americas gained popularity among Europeans. The date is also celebrated as World Chocolate Day.
1799
Rosetta Stone Unearthed in Egypt
During Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign, French soldiers discovered the Rosetta Stone near Rashid (Rosetta), Egypt. The ancient inscription later played a key role in decoding Egyptian hieroglyphs.
1928
First Commercially Sliced Bread Introduced
The United States saw the launch of the first commercially available pre-sliced bread, transforming the way bread was produced, sold and consumed.
1941
American Troops Arrive in Iceland
Amid World War II, U.S. forces landed in Iceland to take over its defence responsibilities from British troops.
2005
London Terror Attacks
A series of coordinated bomb attacks struck London’s public transport network, resulting in the deaths of 52 people and leaving hundreds injured.
2021
Milestone in Commercial Space Travel
Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson and his crew completed a suborbital spaceflight aboard VSS Unity, marking a significant step forward in the development of commercial space tourism.
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
