The U.S. Navy held an inactivation ceremony for the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the worldโs first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking the end of over 50 years of naval service.
๐ Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Iraqโs highest court upheld the death sentence of former president Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity. The decision paved the way for his execution later that month.
๐ Baghdad, Iraq
The F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Air Force, completed its first flight, revolutionizing modern aerial combat.
๐ Marietta, Georgia, United States
The Dayton Accords, formally signed in Paris, officially ended the Bosnian War and established a framework for the future governance of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
๐ Paris, France
Estonia was formally admitted as a member state of the United Nations following its regained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union, rejoining the global diplomatic community.
๐ New York City, United States
The East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., designed by architect I. M. Pei, officially opened, expanding the museumโs collection of modern and contemporary art.
๐ Washington, D.C., United States
Following its independence from Portugal, Mozambique was formally admitted to the United Nations, marking its integration into the international community amid Cold War tensions in Africa.
๐ New York City, United States
The United States Congress created the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to oversee civilian nuclear safety, separating its functions from those of the Atomic Energy Commission.
๐ Washington, D.C., United States
Walt Disney, pioneer of the animation industry and founder of the Disney entertainment empire, died at age 65. His legacy includes iconic films, theme parks, and cultural innovations.
๐ Burbank, California, United States
NASA launched Pioneer 6, one of a series of solar-orbiting satellites designed to study the Sunโs solar wind, magnetic fields, and cosmic rays, enhancing long-term space weather monitoring.
๐ Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
The Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River was completed, creating Lake Powell and significantly altering the regional water supply and hydroelectric capacity of the southwestern United States.
๐ Page, Arizona, United States
The League of Nations admitted the Soviet Union as a member, marking a shift in international relations and an attempt to integrate the USSR into global diplomatic frameworks before WWII.
๐ Geneva, Switzerland
Gustave Eiffel, French civil engineer renowned for designing the Eiffel Tower and contributing to the Statue of Liberty's internal structure, died in Paris at age 91.
๐ Paris, France
Dutch paleoanthropologist Eugรจne Dubois presented his discovery of 'Java Man', one of the first fossil remains of Homo erectus, providing crucial evidence in support of human evolution.
๐ Leiden, Netherlands
Dvoลรกkโs Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World', premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York City, blending American folk elements with classical forms and becoming one of the most beloved symphonic works.
๐ New York City, United States
J. Paul Getty, American industrialist who founded Getty Oil and became one of the wealthiest men of his time, was born. He later established the Getty Museum and cultural trust.
๐ Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Sitting Bull, spiritual leader and symbol of Native American resistance, was killed during an arrest attempt by Indian police on the Standing Rock Reservation, leading to greater unrest among the Sioux.
๐ Standing Rock Reservation, South Dakota, United States
Gustave Eiffel, who would later design the Eiffel Tower and contribute to the Statue of Libertyโs framework, was born. He became one of the most renowned engineers of the 19th century.
๐ Dijon, France
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified, guaranteeing civil liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and due process under the law.
๐ Washington, D.C., United States
Nero, who would become the fifth emperor of Rome and is remembered for his controversial rule, artistic pursuits, and the Great Fire of Rome, was born in Antium.
๐ Antium, Roman Empire (modern Anzio, Italy)