1949 – Indian Army Day
Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa assumed charge as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, signifying the transition to complete Indian command.
1559 – Coronation of Queen Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I was crowned at Westminster Abbey, marking the beginning of the historic Elizabethan age.
1918 – Birth of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Gamal Abdel Nasser, who later became President of Egypt and a prominent Arab nationalist leader, was born.
1967 – First Super Bowl Held
The Green Bay Packers emerged victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs in the inaugural AFL–NFL Championship game.
2001 – Launch of Wikipedia
The free online encyclopedia Wikipedia was officially launched, revolutionizing access to information worldwide.
2009 – Hudson River Miracle
US Airways Flight 1549 made a safe emergency landing on the Hudson River, with all passengers and crew surviving.
