Jeff Bezos founds Amazon
Originally conceived as an online bookstore, Bezos's vision rapidly expanded, transforming the fledgling company into a colossal e-commerce empire
Leó Szilárd patents chain-reaction design for atomic bomb
Szilárd's visionary concept demonstrated the immense potential of nuclear fission, setting the stage for future scientific advancements and the eventual development of nuclear weapons
US declares independence from UK
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration eloquently articulated the colonies' grievances against King George III and affirmed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Karl Benz drives the first automobile in history
Karl Benz, the visionary engineer, steered his groundbreaking invention—the first true automobile—through the city, achieving a top speed of 16 km/h
Dow Jones publishes its first stock index
Dow Jones Transportation Average remains a vital indicator of economic trends, reflecting the enduring significance of its origins in the late 19th century
Battle of Gettysburg ends
This monumental clash, marked by intense combat and significant casualties on both sides, proved to be a turning point in the US Civil War
First flight of Zeppelin LZ-1
The Zeppelin LZ-1, a majestic dirigible airship meticulously designed by the visionary Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin, embarked on its maiden flight
Martin Luther declares to become monk after encounter with thunderstorm
Terrified by the violent tempest and fearing for his life, Luther was struck by a profound sense of vulnerability and mortality
1,426 pilgrims die in stampede during Hajj
The incident occurred during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a time when millions of Muslims from around the globe converge to perform religious rites
UK returns Hong Kong and the New Territories to China
This monumental transition was executed under the principle of "one country, two systems"
Dominion of Canada is formed
This monumental event, known as the Confederation, laid the foundation for a unified Canadian nation, with John A Macdonald serving as the first prime minister
Battle of Gettysburg takes place
Union forces, led by Major General George G Meade, confronted the advancing Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E Lee
Cataclysm in Tunguska: The day the sky fell
This cataclysmic event unleashed a force that flattened approximately 80 million trees over an expanse near the Stony Tunguska River
Superman makes debut in Action Comics #1
This debut marked the genesis of the superhero genre, setting the stage for an enduring legacy that would redefine popular culture and inspire countless future heroes
Hitler carries out the 'Night of the Long Knives' purge
In a bid to consolidate his power and eliminate threats within his own ranks, Hitler ordered the assassination of key figures in the Sturmabteilung (SA), the Nazi Party's paramilitary wing
US bombs Hanoi and Haiphong
The raids targeted petroleum storage facilities, which were crucial for the North Vietnamese war effort
Shakespeare’s globe theatre burns down
A misfired theatrical cannon ignited the thatched roof, and the fire quickly consumed the wooden structure
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