Today:
4004 BCE – According to the Ussher chronology, the universe was created on this date.
1641 – Outbreak of the Irish Rebellion, where Irish Catholics rose against English rule in Ireland.
1707 – The first Parliament of Great Britain met following the merger of the English and Scottish Parliaments.
1812 – The Battle of Maloyaroslavets took place during Napoleon’s invasion of Russia.
1911 – The first use of aircraft in war, when an Italian pilot flew over Turkish lines in Libya.
1915 – Women’s suffrage: Nearly 25,000 women marched on Fifth Avenue in New York City, advocating for their right to vote.
1941 – World War II: Soviet Union launched the Defense of Moscow against advancing German forces.
1942 – The Second Battle of El Alamein began during World War II.
1956 – The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 erupted against Soviet control.
2001 – Apple released the first iPod, revolutionizing the way people listen to music.