👑 1760 – George III Becomes King of Great Britain: King George III ascended to the throne, marking the start of a 60-year reign that spanned major global events, including the American Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. 🇬🇧

🏹 1415 – English Victory at the Battle of Agincourt: Despite being outnumbered, English forces led by Henry V triumphed over the French in the Hundred Years' War, thanks to the strategic use of longbowmen. 🏰

🔫 1881 – Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: The famous 30-second shootout in Tombstone, Arizona, involving Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, became a legendary symbol of the Wild West. 🤠

🚩 1917 – Bolshevik Revolution Begins: The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, took control of Petrograd, signaling the start of Soviet rule in Russia after the overthrow of the Provisional Government. 🛠️

📉 1929 – "Black Friday" Stock Market Crash: The stock market crash on Wall Street devastated investors and triggered the Great Depression, plunging the global economy into crisis. 💸

⚓ 1944 – Battle of Leyte Gulf Ends: The Allied forces achieved a decisive victory in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, severely crippling Japan's naval power during World War II. 🌊

☢️ 1962 – Khrushchev Proposes Missile Deal in Cuban Crisis: During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Soviet Premier Khrushchev offered to remove missiles from Cuba if the U.S. pledged not to invade the island, easing tensions. 🕊️

🇨🇳 1971 – People's Republic of China Admitted to U.N.: The U.N. General Assembly voted to admit the People's Republic of China, replacing Taiwan as the official representative of China. 🌍

⚔️ 1983 – U.S. Invades Grenada: The U.S. launched Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada to restore order after a coup, sparking debate over its true intentions and Cold War politics. 🇬🇩

🕊️ 1648 – Peace of Westphalia Signed: The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War, establishing the principle of state sovereignty and shaping the modern international order. 📜

❄️ 1812 – Napoleon Begins Retreat from Moscow: Napoleon's Grande Armée began its disastrous retreat from Moscow, suffering catastrophic losses due to the Russian winter and scorched-earth tactics. 🇫🇷

🛢️ 1901 – First Person Survives Niagara Falls Plunge: Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, gaining brief fame for her daring stunt. 💦

📉 1929 – Stock Market Crash on "Black Thursday": The U.S. stock market crashed, triggering the Great Depression and plunging the world into a severe economic crisis. 💸

⚓ 1944 – Climax of the Battle of Leyte Gulf: The Battle of Leyte Gulf, one of the largest naval battles in history, ended in a decisive victory for Allied forces, crippling Japan's navy in World War II. 🚢

🌍 1945 – United Nations Established: The United Nations was officially founded to promote peace, security, and cooperation, marking a new era of international diplomacy after World War II. 🕊️

🎬 1947 – Walt Disney Testifies Before HUAC: Walt Disney testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee, contributing to Hollywood’s Red Scare and the blacklisting of suspected communists. 🕵️

📼 1973 – Nixon Agrees to Release Watergate Tapes: President Nixon agreed to release White House tape recordings, a pivotal moment in the Watergate scandal that led to his eventual resignation. 🎙️

🔭 1992 – Vatican Apologizes for Galileo Condemnation: The Roman Catholic Church formally apologized for condemning Galileo in 1633, acknowledging its error in opposing his support of the heliocentric theory. 🌞

✈️ 2003 – Final Concorde Flight: The Concorde supersonic jet made its last commercial flight, marking the end of an era in luxurious and fast air travel. ✈️

🇨🇳 1911 – Republic of China Declared: Revolutionaries led by Sun Yat-sen declared the Republic of China, ending over 2,000 years of imperial rule and paving the way for a republican government. 🏛️

📉 1929 – "Black Thursday" Hits Stock Market: Panic struck the New York Stock Exchange as stock prices plummeted, signaling the start of the Great Depression. 💸

🎥 1940 – The Great Dictator Premieres: Charlie Chaplin’s satirical film The Great Dictator premiered, boldly mocking Adolf Hitler and fascism as World War II loomed. 🎬

🕊️ 1941 – Odessa Massacre Begins: Romanian and German forces initiated the Odessa Massacre, killing over 100,000 Jews and civilians in one of the Holocaust’s darkest chapters. ⚰️

⚔️ 1942 – Second Battle of El Alamein Begins: British and Commonwealth forces launched a successful offensive in Egypt, marking a turning point in the North African campaign of World War II. 🛡️

🇭🇺 1956 – Hungarian Revolution Erupts: A nationwide uprising against Soviet rule began in Hungary, though it was brutally crushed by Soviet forces within weeks. ✊

🌍 1958 – Expo 58 Concludes in Brussels: Expo 58, the first World’s Fair after World War II, closed in Brussels, showcasing global progress and symbolizing post-war optimism. 🌐

📼 1973 – Nixon Agrees to Release Watergate Tapes: After a prolonged legal battle, President Nixon agreed to release tape recordings, crucial evidence in the Watergate scandal. 🎙️

💣 1983 – U.S. Marine Barracks Bombed in Beirut: A suicide bombing killed 241 American servicemen in Beirut, marking one of the deadliest attacks during the Lebanese Civil War. 💥

🎶 2001 – Apple Introduces the iPod: Apple launched the iPod, revolutionizing how people stored and listened to music, propelling the company to dominance in personal electronics. 🎧