Richard Harris, renowned for his roles in films such as 'Camelot' and 'Harry Potter,' died, leaving a legacy in global cinema.
📍 London, England
Microsoft launched Windows XP, one of the most popular and enduring operating systems, transforming personal and business computing worldwide.
📍 Redmond, Washington, USA
The Sydney Harbour Tunnel opened, providing a key transport link beneath Sydney Harbour and easing congestion on the iconic Harbour Bridge.
📍 Sydney, Australia
Roger Miller, known for hits like 'King of the Road' and his influence on country music, died at the age of 56.
📍 Los Angeles, California, USA
The United States launched Operation Urgent Fury, invading Grenada to overthrow a Marxist government, marking a key Cold War intervention.
📍 Grenada
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, one of the most successful modern fighter jets, completed its first test flight, setting new standards in air superiority.
📍 Edwards Air Force Base, USA
The United Nations General Assembly voted to admit the People's Republic of China and expel Taiwan, shifting global diplomatic recognition.
📍 New York City, USA
A Pan American flight completed the first commercial airline route over the North Pole, reducing travel time between continents.
📍 North Pole Route
The first patent for artificial nail extensions was filed, marking the beginning of a global beauty industry trend.
📍 USA
The Republic of China adopted its constitution, laying the foundation for Taiwan's modern political system amid ongoing tensions with mainland China.
📍 Nanjing, China
Following the Bolshevik Revolution, Russia declared its intention to withdraw from World War I, reshaping the dynamics of the conflict.
📍 Petrograd, Russia
The first issue of 'Forbes' magazine was published, establishing one of the world’s leading business publications.
📍 New York City, USA
Pablo Picasso held his first major exhibition in Paris, marking the beginning of a career that would redefine modern art.
📍 Paris, France
The world’s first dedicated bicycle path opened in Brooklyn, New York, promoting cycling as a mode of urban transportation.
📍 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and co-founder of Cubism, was born in Spain.
📍 Málaga, Spain
Georges Bizet, French composer best known for the opera 'Carmen,' which became one of the most performed works in the classical repertoire, died.
📍 Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
The infamous Charge of the Light Brigade occurred at the Battle of Balaclava, symbolizing bravery and military miscommunication during the Crimean War.
📍 Balaclava, Crimea
Johann Strauss II, Austrian composer famed for popularizing the waltz and composing 'The Blue Danube,' was born.
📍 Vienna, Austria
Johann Gottlieb Fichte, a key figure in German idealism and political philosophy, was born, influencing modern thought and nationalism.
📍 Rammenau, Germany
King Henry V led English forces to a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt, a turning point in the Hundred Years' War.
📍 Agincourt, France