1794
Execution of Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre, a leading figure of the French Revolution, was guillotined in Paris. His execution marked the end of the radical Reign of Terror phase of the revolution.
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1868
14th Amendment Ratified
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was formally ratified, granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including formerly enslaved people.
1932
Bonus Army Clash
U.S. Army troops, led by General Douglas MacArthur, forcibly dispersed the 'Bonus Army' of World War I veterans protesting in Washington, D.C. The violent clash was a significant political event during the Great Depression.
1976
Tangshan Earthquake
A catastrophic magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the city of Tangshan in Hebei, China. It is one of the deadliest earthquakes in recorded history, killing an estimated 242,000 to 655,000 people.
1996
Discovery of Kennewick Man
The ancient skeletal remains later known as 'Kennewick Man' were discovered near the Columbia River in Washington state. The 9,000-year-old find sparked significant scientific and legal debates about human migration and cultural affiliation.