Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, marking one of the largest financial collapses in history and triggering a global economic crisis.
📍 New York City, United States
Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) signed the Oslo Accords, marking a historic step towards resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
📍 Washington D.C., United States
Nintendo released *Super Mario Bros.*, revolutionizing the video game industry and becoming one of the most iconic games in history.
📍 Japan
IBM introduced the IBM 305 RAMAC, the first computer with a hard disk drive, revolutionizing data storage technology.
📍 United States
Journalist Walter Lippmann popularized the term 'Cold War' to describe the growing tensions between the United States and Soviet Union.
📍 United States
The inaugural Cannes Film Festival was scheduled to begin but was postponed due to the outbreak of World War II.
📍 Cannes, France
Harry Brearley produced the first batch of stainless steel in Sheffield, revolutionizing materials science and manufacturing.
📍 Sheffield, United Kingdom
The first powered airplane flight in South America was completed by Alberto Santos-Dumont, advancing aviation on the continent.
📍 São Paulo, Brazil
The world’s first electric car race was held in France, showcasing early advancements in electric vehicle technology.
📍 Paris, France
The first patent for a revolving door was filed by Theophilus Van Kannel, transforming building entrances worldwide.
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The Sholes and Glidden typewriter, the first commercially successful typewriter, was sold in the United States.
📍 United States
The QWERTY keyboard layout was introduced with the Sholes and Glidden typewriter, becoming the global standard for typing devices.
📍 United States
Ada Lovelace published the first algorithm intended for a machine, earning recognition as the world’s first computer programmer.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The Treaty of London was signed, formally recognizing Belgium's independence and guaranteeing its neutrality.
📍 London, United Kingdom
Scotland launched its first passenger train service, marking a significant advancement in public transportation.
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland
Francis Scott Key wrote 'The Star-Spangled Banner' during the Battle of Baltimore, later becoming the national anthem of the United States.
📍 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
British forces defeated the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, leading to British control of Canada.
📍 Quebec City, Canada
The Boston Light, the first lighthouse in the Americas, was lit to guide ships safely into Boston Harbor.
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
The word 'computer' was first recorded in a book by Richard Braithwait, referring to a person who performed calculations.
📍 London, United Kingdom
Robert Greene referenced William Shakespeare in print for the first time, marking the rise of one of history's greatest playwrights.
📍 London, United Kingdom