-753
Founding of Rome
According to Roman legend, Romulus founded the city of Rome on this date. He became its first king after killing his twin brother Remus in a dispute over where to build the new settlement.
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1836
Battle of San Jacinto
The decisive battle of the Texas Revolution, where General Sam Houston's Texian army defeated and captured Mexican General Santa Anna. The victory secured Texas's independence from Mexico.
1918
Death of the Red Baron
Manfred von Richthofen, the German fighter pilot known as the 'Red Baron,' was shot down and killed near Vaux-sur-Somme, France. He was the war's top ace with 80 confirmed aerial victories.
1960
Brasília Inaugurated as Brazil's Capital
The purpose-built, modernist city of Brasília was officially inaugurated as the new capital of Brazil. It was moved from Rio de Janeiro to promote development of the country's interior.
1989
Nintendo Game Boy Released in Japan
Nintendo released the Game Boy, the first major handheld video game console. Its long battery life, portability, and bundled game Tetris made it a global phenomenon and revolutionized mobile gaming.