1896
Klondike Gold Rush Begins
Gold was discovered on Bonanza Creek, a tributary of the Klondike River in Yukon, Canada. This discovery triggered one of the largest gold rushes in history, drawing over 100,000 prospectors to the region.
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All Events
1945
Indonesian Independence Proclaimed
Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia from Dutch colonial rule, shortly after Japan's surrender in World War II. This marked the start of the Indonesian National Revolution.
1970
Venera 7 Launched
The Soviet Union launched the Venera 7 spacecraft, which later became the first human-made object to successfully transmit data from the surface of another planet (Venus) back to Earth.
1998
Clinton Admits to Lewinsky Affair
U.S. President Bill Clinton admitted in a televised address that he had an 'improper physical relationship' with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. This led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives.
2008
Michael Phelps Wins 8th Gold Medal
At the Beijing Olympics, American swimmer Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal of the Games in the 4x100m medley relay, breaking Mark Spitz's record for most golds at a single Olympics.