1519
Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan launched his historic expedition from Spain with five ships, embarking on the first successful voyage around the globe in search of a western trade route to the Spice Islands.
1857
British troops reclaimed control of Delhi, forcing the surrender of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II and effectively suppressing the Indian Rebellion.
1870
Italian forces breached the walls at Porta Pia to capture Rome, bringing an end to Papal rule and completing the unification of Italy.
1878
The Hindu, destined to become one of India’s leading English daily newspapers, printed its inaugural weekly edition in Madras (now Chennai).
1946
Following a seven-year postponement caused by World War II, the landmark inaugural Cannes Film Festival officially opened in France.
1973
Tennis icon Billie Jean King secured a decisive straight-sets victory against Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes” match at the Houston Astrodome.
2001
In the wake of the September 11 terror attacks, U.S. President George W. Bush formally proclaimed the global “War on Terror” during an address to a joint session of Congress.
2011
The United States military officially repealed its “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, permitting LGBTQ+ service members to serve openly in the armed forces.
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