1964 – Mariner 4 Embarks on Mars Mission
NASA launched Mariner 4, the first spacecraft to successfully fly by Mars and send back detailed images of its surface, paving the way for modern planetary exploration.
1520 – Magellan Enters the Pacific
Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan became the first European to sail from the Atlantic into the Pacific Ocean, discovering the strait that now bears his name.
1943 – Tehran Conference Kicks Off
World War II leaders Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin convened in Tehran to coordinate military strategy against Nazi Germany and shape plans for the post-war world.
1912 – Albania Gains Independence
Albania officially declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire, marking a significant chapter in the nation’s history.
1975 – East Timor Declares Independence
Timor-Leste proclaimed independence from Portugal, though its full sovereignty was realized only after years of struggle and conflict.
1925 – Grand Ole Opry Premieres
The legendary U.S. country music program Grand Ole Opry aired its inaugural broadcast, eventually becoming a cultural icon.
1893 – New Zealand Women Vote in National Election
New Zealand became the first nation to grant women the right to vote in a parliamentary election, a groundbreaking moment in the history of women’s suffrage.
