★★★★★
Republic of Korea established
The government of the Republic of Korea is established in the south of the peninsula, with Syngman Rhee as president.
Politics· South Korea
- 1948
- 1947★★★★★
Independence of India
British India is partitioned into the independent dominions of India and Pakistan, accompanied by mass migration and violence.
Politics· India, Pakistan, United Kingdom - 1914★★★★★
Panama Canal opens
The US-built Panama Canal officially opens, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
TechnologyEconomy· Panama, United States - 1769★★★★★
Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte is born in Ajaccio, Corsica; he will later become Emperor of the French.
Birth· France