Web1. 31BC – The Battle of Actium. The Battle of Actium permanently changed the governance of the Roman Empire. One of history’s great naval battles, this was a confrontation between the fleets of the Roman Emperor Octavian (later Augustus) and the combined forces of Anthony and Cleopatra. Defeat at sea, where he was outnumbered, saw Anthony ...

WebFrance tests its first atomic bomb to become the world's fourth nuclear power, code named Gerboise Bleue. Gerboise Bleue ("blue jerboa") was the name of the first French nuclear test. It was an atomic bomb detonated in the middle of the Algerian Sahara... Read more. Feb 18 1960 to Feb 28 1960.

WebFord Model Y is First Produced. The Model Y was the first Ford specifically designed for markets outside the United States of America, replacing the Model A in Europe.

WebIndian Citizenship Act Is Enacted. On June 2, 1924, Congress enacted the Indian Citizenship Act, which granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S.

WebMay 02, 2022 · Following the 19th century, the 20th century changed the world in unprecedented ways. The World Wars sparked tension between countries and led to the creation of atomic bombs, the Cold War led to the Space Race and the creation of space-based rockets, and the World Wide Web was created. These advancements have played …

WebFeb 28, 2017 · Roman AqueductMontpellier, FranceTina DiodatiChristCeltic CrossRenée ScottMayan Pyramid atChichén ItzáRenée ScottJapanese PagodaErik HjortshojViking Ship (c. 900) 1–49Birth of Jesus Christ (variously given from 4 B.C. to A.D. 7). After Augustus, Tiberius becomes emperor (dies, A.D.

Web20 hours ago · Check the list of some major events that took place on 2 December in the past. The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David. Napoleon was crowned on 2 December 1804. Wikimedia Commons. Today on 2 December 2022, we bring you a list of some significant events that took place on this day back in the past. While the year is …

WebOct 29, 2009 · World War I began in 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and lasted until 1918. During the conflict, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (the Central ...

WebA timeline of events between 1 and 100 AD. 1 AD- Jesus Christ was born On Decemeber 25th: 6 AD Herod Deposed-Herod Archelaus was deposed by the Roman Emperor, Augustus because of Herod Archelaus' brutal treatment of the Jews of Judea and Samaria.: 9 AD German Tribes Destroy 3 Roman Legions- Three Roman legions under the …

WebNov 07, 2016 · Historical Events for the Year 1956. 1st January » Sudan achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom. 1st January » A new year event causes panic and stampedes at Yahiko Shrine, Yahiko, Niigata, Japan, killing at least 124 people. 3rd January » A fire damages the top part of the Eiffel Tower.

Web1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1981st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 981st year of the 2nd millennium, the 81st year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1980s decade.

WebIn 1920, women were given the right to vote by a constitutional amendment. In 1924, Calvin Coolidge was elected president and he appointed two new Supreme Court justices. Prohibition was enacted in 1919 and became law in 1920. The result was a rise in organized crime, including Al Capone’s gang in Chicago.

WebJun 20, 2008 · This decade of the 1800s featured several significant events in America and across the globe: a steam locomotive raced a horse, the U.S. President beat up the man who tried to assassinate him, Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands, and a tragic siege at the Alamo became legendary. The history of the 1830s was marked by railroad building in …

Web1483228800 – 1514764799. Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2017. 2017 ( MMXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2017th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 17th year of the 3rd millennium and the 21st century, and the 8th year of the 2010s decade.