The Rosetta Stone is discovered in Egypt by French soldier Pierre-François Bouchard, aiding in the decipherment of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders and is exiled to St. Helena after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.
Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders and is exiled to St. Helena after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.
Georgia becomes the last Confederate state to be readmitted into the United States after the American Civil War.
The Second Battle of the Marne commences during World War I, leading to a decisive Allied victory.
The prototype of the Boeing 707, the Boeing 367-80 (Dash 80), completes its first flight.
The prototype of the Boeing 707, the Boeing 367-80 (Dash 80), completes its first flight.
President Richard Nixon announces his planned visit to the People's Republic of China, signifying a significant change in U.S. foreign policy.
President Richard Nixon announces his planned visit to the People's Republic of China, signifying a significant change in U.S. foreign policy.
Twitter is launched to the public, providing a social media platform for posting short messages and connecting with others.
A failed military coup attempt occurs in Turkey against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, but it is ultimately quelled by popular opposition and loyalist forces.
A failed military coup attempt occurs in Turkey against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, but it is ultimately quelled by popular opposition and loyalist forces.