Astronomers recorded the first observations of ‘Oumuamua, the first known interstellar object to pass through the solar system. Its unusual shape and speed sparked debates about its origin and nature.
📍 Pan-STARRS Observatory, Hawaii, United States
India launched the INSAT-3E satellite to improve telecommunication and weather forecasting. The launch marked a milestone in India's growing capabilities in space-based infrastructure and communication technology.
📍 Sriharikota, India
The Rapid Action Battalion was officially formed as an elite anti-crime and anti-terrorism unit in Bangladesh. It played a central role in law enforcement and counterterrorism efforts but also drew criticism for human rights abuses.
📍 Dhaka, Bangladesh
France and China signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), signaling global alignment against nuclear testing and furthering non-proliferation goals.
📍 United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA
Hurricane Andrew, one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history, struck southern Florida. It caused over $25 billion in damage and led to widespread changes in building codes and disaster preparedness.
📍 Florida, United States
Ukraine’s blue-and-yellow flag was raised for the first time over Kyiv’s City Council building, symbolizing the country's move toward independence from the Soviet Union. It became a national symbol of sovereignty the following year.
📍 Kyiv, Ukraine
The BBC aired the first episode of 'Newsnight', a late-evening news and current affairs program. It became one of Britain's most respected journalistic platforms for in-depth political analysis.
📍 London, United Kingdom
Colonel Seyni Kountché led a military coup in Niger that overthrew President Hamani Diori. The coup marked the beginning of 15 years of military rule and reshaped the political landscape of the country.
📍 Niamey, Niger
Puyi, the last emperor of China and former puppet ruler of Manchukuo under Japanese control, was officially released from prison and began a new life as a civilian under the Communist government.
📍 Beijing, China
Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel 'Fahrenheit 451' was first released as a paperback edition, reaching a wide audience and becoming one of the most influential literary works on censorship and freedom of thought.
📍 United States
The Convair B-36 Peacemaker, the largest mass-produced piston-engine aircraft, made its first flight. It was a strategic bomber capable of intercontinental range without refueling, shaping Cold War deterrence strategy.
📍 Fort Worth, Texas, United States
A military coup in Chile led by General Luis Altamirano ousted President Arturo Alessandri. This event began a period of political instability and military influence that shaped Chilean politics for decades.
📍 Santiago, Chile
Irish revolutionary Michael Collins met with British officials and signed preliminary agreements toward the Anglo-Irish Treaty. This set the stage for the formal establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.
📍 London, United Kingdom
Argentine aviator Pedro Zanni and French pilot Gago-Couret became the first to fly over the Andes Mountains, demonstrating the potential for high-altitude aviation and advancing Latin American aviation history.
📍 Andes Mountains, South America
The Cadillac automobile was introduced at the New York Auto Show, setting new standards for precision manufacturing and becoming a symbol of American luxury and innovation in automotive history.
📍 New York City, United States
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture was first performed in Moscow, commemorating Russia’s defense against Napoleon’s 1812 invasion. It remains one of the most recognized classical compositions worldwide.
📍 Moscow, Russia
The First Geneva Convention was signed by 12 European nations, laying the groundwork for humanitarian international law and the protection of wounded soldiers and medical staff during wartime.
📍 Geneva, Switzerland
The Red Cross emblem was officially adopted for the first time at the signing of the First Geneva Convention, signifying neutrality and protection for medical services in conflict zones.
📍 Geneva, Switzerland
The Slavery Abolition Act received royal assent, formally ending slavery across most of the British Empire. It was a landmark in human rights history and influenced global abolition movements.
📍 London, United Kingdom
The Battle of Bosworth Field marked the decisive end of the Wars of the Roses. Richard III was killed in battle, and Henry Tudor emerged victorious, becoming King Henry VII and founding the Tudor dynasty in England.
📍 Leicestershire, England