1633
Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei appeared in Rome to face the Inquisition for supporting the heliocentric model of the solar system.
1635
The National Academy of Sciences in France was established to provide guidance on scientific research and policy.
1945
In World War II, Allied forces launched a major bombing raid on Dresden, Germany, resulting in extensive destruction and loss of life.
1960
France carried out its first underground nuclear test at Reggane, Algeria, marking a milestone in its nuclear program.
1991
The Aum Shinrikyo cult released sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan, an attack that foreshadowed the infamous 1995 Tokyo subway gas attack.
2012
The Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground near the Italian coast, triggering a large-scale rescue and evacuation operation.
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
