★★★★★
Constitution of India comes into force
The constitution drafted under B. R. Ambedkar comes into force, making India a republic; the day is celebrated as Republic Day.
Politics· India
- 1950
- 1926★★★★★
Baird demonstrates television
John Logie Baird demonstrates a mechanical television system transmitting live moving images in London.
Technology· United Kingdom - 1788★★★★★
The First Fleet arrives at Sydney Cove
Arthur Phillip's eleven-ship convict fleet arrived at Sydney Cove and founded the penal colony of New South Wales, the first permanent European settlement in Australia.
PoliticsExploration· Australia, United Kingdom