OTD:

In 30 BC, Cleopatra VII, the last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, reportedly committed suicide, marking the end of her reign and the beginning of Roman rule in Egypt.

In 1676, King Philip's War ended with the death of Metacomet, leading to the collapse of the Native American resistance against European settlers in New England.

In 1851, Isaac Singer was granted a patent for his improved sewing machine, revolutionizing home use and contributing to industrialization.

In 1939, "The Wizard of Oz" premiered in Hollywood, becoming an iconic film known for its Technicolor, music, and enduring story.

In 1944, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. was killed during World War II in a secret bombing mission when his plane exploded prematurely.

In 1960, NASA launched Echo 1A, the first successful communications satellite, pioneering satellite communication technology.

In 1964, South Africa was banned from the Olympic Games due to its apartheid policies, remaining excluded until apartheid laws began to be dismantled in 1992.

In 1981, IBM introduced its first personal computer, the IBM 5150, which launched the personal computer revolution.

In 1990, the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, "Sue," was discovered, providing significant insights into dinosaur biology.

In 2000, the Russian submarine Kursk sank in the Barents Sea, killing all 118 crew members and exposing issues within the Russian Navy.