1895
Alfred Nobel Signs His Will
The Swedish chemist and inventor signed his last will and testament, establishing the Nobel Prizes. His fortune was to be used to award annual prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace.
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1978
San Francisco Mayor George Moscone Assassinated
Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk were shot and killed in San Francisco City Hall by former supervisor Dan White. The assassinations and the subsequent trial had a profound impact on the city and LGBTQ+ politics.
1703
The Great Storm of 1703
One of the most severe storms in recorded British history reached its peak, causing widespread destruction across southern England. It resulted in the loss of thousands of lives, including over 8,000 sailors, and sank hundreds of ships.
2001
Hubble Discovers Hydrogen Atmosphere on an Exoplanet
NASA announced that the Hubble Space Telescope had detected the atmosphere of an exoplanet (HD 209458b) for the first time. Scientists found sodium and a huge, puffed-up hydrogen atmosphere evaporating from the 'hot Jupiter.'
1095
Pope Urban II Launches the First Crusade
At the Council of Clermont, Pope Urban II called for a military expedition to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control. His passionate speech ignited the First Crusade, a major series of religious wars that shaped medieval Europe and the Middle East.