★★★★★
First module of the International Space Station launched
The Zarya module is launched from Baikonur, beginning assembly of the multinational International Space Station.
TechnologyScienceExploration· Russia, Kazakhstan, United States
- 1998
- 1975★★★★★
Death of Franco and Spain's transition to democracy
Dictator Francisco Franco dies; Juan Carlos I becomes king and Spain begins its transition to democracy.
DeathPolitics· Spain - 1945★★★★★
Nuremberg trials
An international military tribunal tries leading Nazi figures for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Politics· Germany, United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia - 1910★★★★★
Mexican Revolution
Francisco Madero calls for revolt against Porfirio Díaz, launching a decade-long revolution involving figures such as Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata.
RevolutionWar· Mexico