Marie Antoinette born / BBC began regular, public, high-definition TV service - November 2
Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755. / On this day in 1936, the BBC began broadcasting the first regular, high-definition TV service from Alexandra Palace in London. Learn more about your a...
2 Nov 20209min
Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opened to the Public / Carlisle Indian School opened - November 1
The Sistine Chapel ceiling was revealed to the public for the first time on this day in 1512. / On this day in 1879, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an off-reservation school for the assimilati...
1 Nov 202010min
Luther Posted Ninety-five Theses / Zebra crossing introduced - October 31
Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on this day in 1517. / On this day in 1951, the zebra crossing, or white striped pedestrian crossing, was officially introduced in Slough, England. Learn more about...
31 Okt 20207min
War of the Worlds Broadcast / Rumble in the Jungle - October 30
The radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" took place on this day in 1938. / On this day in 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought each other for the world heavyweight championship in Zaire in o...
30 Okt 20209min
Sir Walter Raleigh beheaded / Star of India gem heist - October 29
Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded on this day in 1618. / On this day in 1940, thieves in broke into the American Museum of Natural History in New York and stole valuable gems, including the Star of Indi...
29 Okt 202010min
Czechoslovak Republic Proclaimed / Oxi Day - October 28
The Czechoslovak Republic, or Czechoslovakia, was proclaimed on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1940, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected an ultimatum from Italy to allow Axis forces to o...
28 Okt 202010min
Extermination Order / Theodore Roosevelt born - October 27
Missouri Executive Order 44, also known as the Extermination Order, was issued on this day in 1838. / On this day in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
27 Okt 202010min
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral / Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Anangu - October 26
The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place on this day in 1881. / On this day in 1985, Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the Anangu people. Learn more about your ad-ch...
26 Okt 20209min
