★★★★★
Smallpox declared eradicated
The World Health Assembly officially declares smallpox eradicated, the first human infectious disease to be wiped out.
ScienceDisease· Switzerland
- 1980
- 1945★★★★★
Victory in Europe Day
The Allies formally accept Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender, ending the Second World War in Europe.
War· Germany, United Kingdom, United States, France, Russia - 1429★★★★★
Joan of Arc relieves the Siege of Orléans
French forces joined by Joan of Arc force the English to abandon the siege of Orléans, a turning point of the Hundred Years' War.
War· France