1532
Capture of Atahualpa
Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro captured the Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca. This event marked a decisive moment in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, leading to its eventual downfall.
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1907
Oklahoma Becomes a State
Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state of the United States. This followed the merging of the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory, concluding a long process of settlement and displacement of Native American tribes.
1973
Skylab 4 Launch
NASA launched the third and final crewed mission to the Skylab space station. The crew set a new record for the longest human spaceflight at the time (84 days) and conducted extensive scientific and medical experiments.
1989
El Salvador Jesuit Massacre
During the Salvadoran Civil War, six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper, and her daughter were murdered by Salvadoran army soldiers at the University of Central America. The atrocity galvanized international pressure to end the conflict.
1997
After a 126-Year Wait
In a historic sporting upset, Japan defeated South Korea 2-1 in a qualifying match for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. This victory, known as the 'Joy of Korea', secured Japan's first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup finals.