OnThisDay @_InHistory_
Bringing you daily events that happend in History On This Day! Joined July 2023-
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April 26, 1989: #OnThisDay Thousands of students gathered in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, marking the beginning of the pro-democracy protests that would culminate in the June 4th massacre. A pivotal moment in modern Chinese history. #TiananmenSquare #Democracy #HumanRights
April 23, 2005: The first video was uploaded to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim, titled "Me at the zoo." 📹 #YouTube #InternetHistory #FirstVideo
September 11, 1941 - Construction of the Pentagon Begins: 🏢🚧 #OnThisDay 1941, construction of the Pentagon, the world's largest office building, began. It has since played a significant role in American military operations and history. #Pentagon #MilitaryHistory #OTD
September 7, 1940 - The Blitz Begins in London: 🌆🔥 #OnThisDay 1940, the Blitz, a series of devastating German air raids on London during World War II, begins. Londoners' resilience during the bombings is legendary. #TheBlitz #WWII #OTD #London #Britain #Blitzkrieg
September 6, 1620 - Mayflower Sets Sail for America: ⛵️🇺🇸 #OnThisDay 1620, the Mayflower departs from England with the Pilgrims on board, seeking religious freedom in America. A voyage that would lead to the founding of Plymouth Colony. #MayflowerVoyage #Pilgrims #OTD #AMERICA
September 5, 1774 - First Continental Congress Convenes:🇺🇸🏛️ #OnThisDay 1774, the First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia, representing American colonies' unity in response to British policies. A crucial step towards independence. #ContinentalCongress #AmericanRevolution
September 1, 1939 - Start of World War II: ⚔️🌍 #OnThisDay 1939, #Germany invades #Poland, igniting World War II. A tragic conflict that reshaped the world and led to significant historical changes. #WWII #WorldWarIIBegins #War #History #OTD
August 29, 2005 - Hurricane Katrina Strikes:🌀⛈️ #OnThisDay 2005, #Hurricane Katrina makes landfall in New Orleans, causing catastrophic flooding and devastation. A disaster that exposed vulnerabilities in disaster response and spurred recovery efforts. #DisasterResponse #Idalia
August 28, 1963 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech: 🗣️✊ #OnThisDay 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington, advocating for civil rights and equality. #MLK #DreamSpeech #OTD #IHAVEADREAM
August 25, 1835 - The Great Moon Hoax: 🌝🚀 #OnThisDay 1835, the New York Sun newspaper publishes a series of hoax articles about the discovery of life on the moon. An early example of sensational journalism. 📰 #MoonHoax #MediaHistory #OTD #Hoax #Fakenews
August 24, 1814 - British Capture Washington, D.C.: ⚔️🏛️ #OnThisDay 1814, British forces capture and burn Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812. The White House and other government buildings are set ablaze. #WarOf1812 #DCBurning #OTD
August 22, 1902 - Theodore Roosevelt Becomes Vice President: 🇺🇸🤝 #OnThisDay 1902, Theodore Roosevelt is officially nominated as Vice President of the United States, later ascending to the presidency after President McKinley's assassination. #TheodoreRoosevelt #USPresidents #OTD
August 21, 1961 - Construction of the Berlin Wall Begins: 🧱🚧 #OnThisDay 1961, East Germany starts building the Berlin Wall, dividing East and West Berlin for nearly three decades. A symbol of the Cold War's divisions and tensions. #BerlinWall #ColdWarHistory #OTD
August 18, 1920 - 19th Amendment Ratified: 🗳️🇺🇸 #OnThisDay 1920, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, granting women the right to vote. A milestone for gender equality and democracy. #19thAmendment #WomensVote #OTD
August 17, 2004 - First Robotic Landing on an Asteroid: 🛰️🌌 #OnThisDay 2004, NASA's spacecraft, NEAR Shoemaker, becomes the first to land on an asteroid, #Eros, sending back valuable data and insights about these celestial bodies. #NEARShoemaker #SpaceExploration #OTD #Space
August 16, 1858-First Successful Transatlantic Cable Message:🌐#OnThisDay 1858, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable message is transmitted between North America and Europe. Groundbreaking moment in global communication. #TransatlanticCable #CommunicationRevolution
August 15, 1945 - V-J Day, End of WWII: 🏳️🇯🇵 #OnThisDay #OTD 1945, Japan announces its surrender, marking Victory over Japan (V-J) Day. World War II ends, bringing global relief and setting the stage for post-war reconstruction. #VJDay #WWII
August 9, 1945 - Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki: ☢️🇯🇵 #OnThisDay 1945, the US drops an #atomicbomb on Nagasaki, Japan, leading to Japan's surrender in World War II. A tragic event that underscored the devastating power of #nuclear weapons. #Nagasaki #WWII
August 8, 1974 - US President Nixon Resigns: 🇺🇸📜 #OnThisDay 1974, President Richard Nixon becomes the first US President to resign from office, amidst the Watergate scandal. Vice President Gerald Ford succeeds him. #NixonResignation #Watergate
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