1455
First Battle of St Albans
The first major battle of the English Wars of the Roses was fought in the town of St Albans. The Yorkist forces led by Richard, Duke of York, defeated the Lancastrians under King Henry VI, capturing the king.
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1906
Wright Brothers Patent Granted
Orville and Wilbur Wright were granted U.S. Patent 821,393 for a 'Flying-Machine', a fundamental patent for airplane control. This patent was crucial in establishing their claim as inventors of the first successful powered aircraft.
1939
Pact of Steel Signed
Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy signed a military and political alliance known as the Pact of Steel. This formalized the Axis partnership, committing each nation to support the other in the event of war.
1960
Great Chilean Earthquake
The most powerful earthquake ever recorded struck near Valdivia, Chile, with a magnitude of 9.5. It triggered devastating tsunamis across the Pacific Ocean, causing widespread destruction and thousands of fatalities.
1992
Johnny Carson's Final Tonight Show
After 30 years as host, Johnny Carson hosted his final episode of 'The Tonight Show'. His departure marked the end of an era in American television and popular culture, with an estimated 50 million viewers tuning in.