1944
World War II: The Nemmersdorf massacre against German civilians takes place.
World War II: The Nemmersdorf massacre against German civilians takes place.
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1943
World War II: The Provisional Government of Free India is formally established in Japanese-occupied Singapore.
World War II: The Provisional Government of Free India is formally established in Japanese-occupied Singapore.
1941
World War II: The Kragujevac massacre against Serbian men and boys takes place.
World War II: The Kragujevac massacre against Serbian men and boys takes place.
1892
Opening ceremonies for the World's Columbian Exposition are held in Chicago, though because construction was behind…
Opening ceremonies for the World's Columbian Exposition are held in Chicago, though because construction was behind schedule, the exposition did not open until May 1, 1893.
1999
Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy government during World War II, is jailed for crimes against humanity.
Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy government during World War II, is jailed for crimes against humanity.
1943
World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air Force conducts an air raid on the town of…
World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air Force conducts an air raid on the town of Kassel, killing 10,000 and rendering 150,000 homeless.
1941
World War II: French resistance member Guy Môquet and 29 other hostages are executed by the Germans in retaliation for…
World War II: French resistance member Guy Môquet and 29 other hostages are executed by the Germans in retaliation for the death of a German officer.
1884
The International Meridian Conference designates the Royal Observatory, Greenwich as the world's prime meridian.
The International Meridian Conference designates the Royal Observatory, Greenwich as the world's prime meridian.
1844
The Millerites (followers of Baptist preacher William Miller) anticipate the end of the world in conjunction with the…
The Millerites (followers of Baptist preacher William Miller) anticipate the end of the world in conjunction with the Second Advent of Christ. The following day becomes known as the Great Disappointme�
1942
World War II: The Battle for Henderson Field begins on Guadalcanal.
World War II: The Battle for Henderson Field begins on Guadalcanal.
1940
Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco meet at Hendaye to discuss the possibility of Spain entering the Second World War.
Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco meet at Hendaye to discuss the possibility of Spain entering the Second World War.
4004 BC
James Ussher's purported creation date of the world according to the Bible.
James Ussher's purported creation date of the world according to the Bible.
2018
The world's longest sea crossing, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, opens for public traffic.
The world's longest sea crossing, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, opens for public traffic.
2008
"Bloody Friday" saw many of the world's stock exchanges experience the worst declines in their history, with drops of…
"Bloody Friday" saw many of the world's stock exchanges experience the worst declines in their history, with drops of around 10% in most indices.
1944
World War II: Japan's center force is temporarily repulsed in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
World War II: Japan's center force is temporarily repulsed in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
1944
World War II: The USS Shark (SS-314) was lost with all 87 hands in the Bashi Straits after torpedoing the Japanese…
World War II: The USS Shark (SS-314) was lost with all 87 hands in the Bashi Straits after torpedoing the Japanese freighter Arisan Maru.
1944
World War II: The USS Tang (SS-306) sank in the Formosa Strait after being struck by its own torpedo, with 78 of its…
World War II: The USS Tang (SS-306) sank in the Formosa Strait after being struck by its own torpedo, with 78 of its crew lost.
1918
World War I: Italian victory in the Battle of Vittorio Veneto.
World War I: Italian victory in the Battle of Vittorio Veneto.
1917
World War I: Italy suffers a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Caporetto on the Austro-Italian front.
World War I: Italy suffers a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Caporetto on the Austro-Italian front.