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The Louvre (pyramid pictured) in Paris, today the world's most-visited museum, opened with an exhibition of 537…
The Louvre (pyramid pictured) in Paris, today the world's most-visited museum, opened with an exhibition of 537 paintings and 184 objets d'art.
Major League Baseball players go on strike, eventually forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series.
Major League Baseball players go on strike, eventually forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series.
World War I: France, the United Kingdom and the British Empire declare war on Austria-Hungary.
World War I: France, the United Kingdom and the British Empire declare war on Austria-Hungary.
World War I: The Battle of Halen a.k.a. Battle of the Silver Helmets a clash between large Belgian and German cavalry…
World War I: The Battle of Halen a.k.a. Battle of the Silver Helmets a clash between large Belgian and German cavalry formations at Halen, Belgium.
Norris McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist co-founded the Guinness World Records (died 2004)
Norris McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist co-founded the Guinness World Records (died 2004)
Ross McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist, co-founded the Guinness World Records (died 1975)
Ross McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist, co-founded the Guinness World Records (died 1975)
World War II: In Sant'Anna di Stazzema, Italy, the Waffen-SS and the Brigate Nere murdered about 560 local villagers…
World War II: In Sant'Anna di Stazzema, Italy, the Waffen-SS and the Brigate Nere murdered about 560 local villagers and refugees and burned their bodies.
World War I: Belgian troops won a victory at the Battle of Halen, but were ultimately unable to stop the German…
World War I: Belgian troops won a victory at the Battle of Halen, but were ultimately unable to stop the German invasion of Belgium.
World War II: German troops begin the pillage and razing of Anogeia in Crete that would continue until September 5.
World War II: German troops begin the pillage and razing of Anogeia in Crete that would continue until September 5.
World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches an air operation, codenamed Adlertag, during the Battle of Britain in an…
World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches an air operation, codenamed Adlertag, during the Battle of Britain in an attempt to destroy the British Royal Air Force.
World War II: The German Luftwaffe launched an air operation, codenamed Adlertag, to destroy the British Royal Air…
World War II: The German Luftwaffe launched an air operation, codenamed Adlertag, to destroy the British Royal Air Force; its failure indefinitely postponed the German invasion of the United Kingdom.
World War II: Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt sign the Atlantic Charter of war stating postwar aims.
World War II: Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt sign the Atlantic Charter of war stating postwar aims.
World War I: The Republic of China, which had heretofore been shipping labourers to Europe to assist in the war…
World War I: The Republic of China, which had heretofore been shipping labourers to Europe to assist in the war effort, officially declares war on the Central Powers, although it will continue to send�
World War I: Start of the Battle of Lorraine, an unsuccessful French offensive.
World War I: Start of the Battle of Lorraine, an unsuccessful French offensive.
After a secret meeting in Newfoundland, British prime minister Winston Churchill and U.S. president Franklin D.…
After a secret meeting in Newfoundland, British prime minister Winston Churchill and U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt (both pictured) issued the Atlantic Charter, establishing a vision for a post–�
Emperor Hirohito broadcasts his declaration of surrender following the effective surrender of Japan in World War II;…
Emperor Hirohito broadcasts his declaration of surrender following the effective surrender of Japan in World War II; Korea gains independence from the Empire of Japan.