A faithful reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre opened to the public in London, reviving interest in Elizabethan drama and cultural heritage.
📍 London, England
The Eurovision Song Contest was held in Jerusalem, marking the first time the competition took place outside of continental Europe.
📍 Jerusalem, Israel
The Soviet Union launched Mars 5B as part of its Mars program, continuing efforts in interplanetary exploration despite mission failure shortly after launch.
📍 Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR
The Soviet Union's Venera 4 became the first spacecraft to successfully transmit data from the atmosphere of another planet, Venus, marking a milestone in space exploration.
📍 Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR
The U.S. Congress passed the Alaska Statehood Act, paving the way for Alaska to become the 49th state of the United States the following year.
📍 Washington, D.C., USA
Chuck Berry, a founding figure in rock and roll music whose style and songs shaped modern music, was born.
📍 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) began its first radio service, marking the start of one of the world's most influential public broadcasters.
📍 London, England
Countries began requiring photographs on passports for identification, a security measure that became standard practice in international travel.
📍 Global
The University of Heidelberg inaugurated its new library building, enhancing one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious academic institutions.
📍 Heidelberg, Germany
Enrico Fermi, Nobel Prize-winning physicist known for his work on nuclear reactors and quantum theory, was born, greatly influencing modern physics.
📍 Rome, Italy
The United States took possession of Puerto Rico after Spain ceded the island following the Spanish-American War, marking a key moment in U.S. imperial expansion.
📍 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Pierre and Marie Curie announced their discovery of polonium, contributing to groundbreaking research in radioactivity and earning them global scientific recognition.
📍 Paris, France
Thomas Edison registered the first motion picture copyright for his short film 'Fred Ott's Sneeze,' marking a key moment in film history.
📍 New Jersey, USA
Final construction work on the Statue of Liberty was completed ahead of its official dedication, symbolizing freedom and democracy worldwide.
📍 New York City, USA
Thomas Edison successfully tested a practical and long-lasting electric lightbulb, revolutionizing modern life and leading to widespread adoption of electric lighting.
📍 Menlo Park, New Jersey, USA
The British Empire annexed the Transvaal region in South Africa, escalating tensions that would later lead to the First Boer War.
📍 Transvaal, South Africa
Alaska was officially transferred from Russia to the United States after the Alaska Purchase, expanding U.S. territory by over 586,000 square miles.
📍 Sitka, Alaska, USA
The Parliament Buildings in Ottawa were officially opened, becoming the seat of Canada's federal government and a symbol of Canadian democracy.
📍 Ottawa, Canada
The First Geneva Convention came into force, establishing international laws to protect wounded soldiers and medical personnel during wartime.
📍 Geneva, Switzerland
Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick' was first published in London, later becoming a cornerstone of American literature and maritime storytelling.
📍 London, England