My Lai Massacre – In a tragic incident during the Vietnam War, U.S. troops killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in the village of My Lai.
1751
Birth of James Madison – James Madison, later the 4th President of the United States and widely known as the “Father of the Constitution,” was born.
1802
Establishment of U.S. Military Academy – The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, was officially founded to train Army officers.
1935
Start of Mass Radar Production – The UK began developing the first practical radar systems, marking a major advancement in military technology.
1939
End of the Spanish Civil War – The fall of the last Republican stronghold brought the Spanish Civil War to an end.
1966
Launch of Soviet Kosmos 110 – The USSR sent Kosmos 110 into orbit, carrying two dogs as part of early space exploration experiments.
1995
Steve Fossett’s Solo Pacific Balloon Flight – Steve Fossett became the first person to cross the Pacific solo in a balloon, setting a record in aviation history.




