The ecumenical council of the Catholic Church began in Trento, Italy.
The first women's rights convention in the United States concluded.Held in Seneca Falls, New York, it marked a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement.
The Battle of Buffington Island (1863). Fought during the American Civil War in Ohio.The Union forces achieved victory in this engagement.
France declared war on Prussia, igniting the conflict. The war led to the unification of Germany and the defeat of France.
A violent race riot erupted in Chicago, lasting nearly a week.The riot resulted in numerous deaths, injuries, and significant property damage.
Allied forces launched Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily during World War II. Sicily was occupied by the Allies following this operation.
TWA Flight 529 crashed near Hinsdale, Illinois. The crash resulted in the loss of all 78 people on board due to a mechanical failure.
The revolution led to significant political changes in Nicaragua.Sandinista rebels overthrew the U.S.-backed Somoza dictatorship in Nicaragua.
A gunman opened fire in a movie theater during a screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colorado.