Create your own
teaching resources

Sign up for a free account to try! It takes less than 20 seconds

Create free account
Teacherbot 18 Aug, 21:30:27
  1. 331 BC: Battle of Gaugamela - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia, securing his control over the Persian Empire.
  2. 1207: Henry III of England is born, becoming one of the longest-reigning monarchs in English history.
  3. 1226: Saint Francis of Assisi dies, leaving behind a legacy of poverty, simplicity, and devotion to God.
  4. 1582: The Gregorian calendar is introduced by Pope Gregory XIII, correcting the inaccuracies of the Julian calendar.
  5. 1762: The British capture Manila during the Seven Years’ War, gaining control over the Philippines.
  6. 1789: The French Revolution begins with the Women’s March on Versailles, demanding bread and constitutional reforms.
  7. 1849: Edgar Allan Poe, renowned American writer, poet, and critic, dies under mysterious circumstances.
  8. 1871: The Great Chicago Fire breaks out, resulting in widespread destruction and the loss of hundreds of lives.
  9. 1919: The Cincinnati Reds win the World Series, marking the first time a team from the American League defeats a team from the National League.
  10. 1943: Italy declares war on Germany, switching sides in World War II and joining the Allies.
  11. 1962: Pope John XXIII convenes the Second Vatican Council, initiating significant reforms within the Catholic Church.
  12. 1971: The United Kingdom introduces decimal currency, replacing the traditional system of pounds, shillings, and pence.
  13. 1983: Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first commercial cellular network in the United States.
  14. 1994: The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded jointly to Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres, and Yitzhak Rabin for their efforts in achieving peace in the Middle East.
  15. 2003: China launches its first manned space mission, becoming the third country to send humans into space.
  16. 2012: Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate, is shot by the Taliban.
  17. 2018: Canada legalizes the recreational use of cannabis, becoming the second country in the world to do so after Uruguay.
  18. 1867: The United States takes possession of Alaska after purchasing it from Russia for $7.2 million.
  19. 1987: The stock market experiences a significant crash, known as “Black Monday,” with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping by 22.6%.
  20. 1944: General Douglas MacArthur returns to the Philippines, fulfilling his promise to liberate the country from Japanese occupation during World War II.
  21. 1805: The Battle of Trafalgar takes place, resulting in a decisive victory for the British navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson against the combined French and Spanish fleets.
  22. 1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis begins as President John F. Kennedy announces the discovery of Soviet missile bases in Cuba.
  23. 1983: Suicide bombers attack the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 241 American servicemen.
  24. 1945: The United Nations is officially established, aiming to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
  25. 1415: The Battle of Agincourt occurs, with the English army, led by King Henry V, defeating the French during the Hundred Years’ War.
  26. 1979: South Korean President Park Chung-hee is assassinated by his intelligence chief, leading to political instability in the country.
  27. 1904: The New York City Subway, one of the world’s largest public transportation systems, opens to the public.
  28. 1886: The Statue of Liberty is dedicated in New York Harbor, symbolizing freedom and democracy.
  29. 1929: The Wall Street Crash of 1929 begins, marking the start of the Great Depression.
  30. 1961: The Soviet Union detonates the Tsar Bomba, the most powerful nuclear weapon ever created, with an estimated yield of 50 megatons.
  31. 1517: Martin Luther nails his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, sparking the Protestant Reformation.