East Germany opened its border with Czechoslovakia, signaling the weakening of communist control and leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
📍 East Germany
The first-ever mobile phone call in the United Kingdom was made, marking the start of a new era in communication.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The first ATM in the United States was installed, revolutionizing banking and personal finance access.
📍 Rockville Centre, New York, United States
Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent struggle against racial segregation and injustice.
📍 Oslo, Norway
A U.S. reconnaissance plane photographed Soviet missile sites in Cuba, triggering the Cuban Missile Crisis and bringing the world close to nuclear war.
📍 Cuba
Canada broadcasted its first live political debate, marking a turning point in political communication.
📍 Ottawa, Canada
Eugenie Anderson was appointed as the first female U.S. ambassador, breaking diplomatic gender barriers.
📍 Denmark
U.S. Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier in level flight, marking a milestone in aviation history.
📍 California, United States
Thailand was admitted as a member of the United Nations, strengthening its international presence post-World War II.
📍 New York City, United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower was appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II, leading the D-Day invasion.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The first high-speed steam locomotive debuted in Germany, marking advancements in rail transport technology.
📍 Germany
The Nazi Party became the second-largest party in Germany after federal elections, marking a significant rise in Adolf Hitler’s political influence.
📍 Berlin, Germany
Roger Moore, famed for his role as James Bond in seven films, was born in London.
📍 London, United Kingdom
A.A. Milne's beloved children's book *Winnie-the-Pooh* was published, becoming a timeless classic in children's literature.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The first automated weather station was installed in Germany, advancing meteorological data collection.
📍 Germany
Italy conducted the first aerial bombing in history during the Italo-Turkish War, targeting Ottoman positions in Libya.
📍 Tripoli, Libya
E. E. Cummings, renowned American poet known for his unconventional style and innovative use of language, was born.
📍 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nicolas-Jacques Conté patented the modern pencil, revolutionizing writing and drawing tools worldwide.
📍 Paris, France
The ill-fated Children's Crusade ended, highlighting one of the most tragic episodes of medieval religious fervor.
📍 Italy
The Battle of Hastings took place, where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II, leading to the Norman conquest of England.
📍 Hastings, England