1953
Watson and Crick Unveil DNA Structure
In 1953, scientists James D. Watson and Francis Crick revealed that DNA is shaped like a double helix, a discovery that revolutionized the fields of biology and genetics by explaining how hereditary information is stored and transmitted.
1975
Moorgate Subway Tragedy
The Moorgate tube accident in London occurred in 1975 when a train failed to stop at the end of the tunnel, resulting in one of the deadliest peacetime disasters in the history of the UK Underground system.
1986
Assassination of Swedish PM Olof Palme
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was fatally shot in Stockholm in 1986. His assassination sent shockwaves through Sweden and the world, creating a major political crisis and leaving a lasting impact on Swedish politics.
2013
Pope Benedict XVI Steps Down
In 2013, Pope Benedict XVI resigned from the papacy, becoming the first pope in nearly six centuries to voluntarily step down, a historic move that marked a rare moment in the Catholic Church’s modern history.
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
