1793
Politics
King Louis XVI Executed by Guillotine
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in Paris during the French Revolution. His death sent shockwaves through European monarchies and ushered in the Reign of Terror.
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1846
Culture
The Daily News First Published by Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens launched The Daily News in London as editor. The liberal newspaper influenced British journalism for over a century.
1908
Civil Rights
New York City Bans Women from Smoking in Public
New York City passed an ordinance making it illegal for women to smoke in public. The law was struck down within two weeks but highlighted gender inequality.
1954
Invention
USS Nautilus Launched
The world's first nuclear-powered submarine was launched at Groton, Connecticut. The revolutionary vessel could remain submerged far longer than conventional submarines.
1976
Invention
Concorde Makes First Commercial Flight
The supersonic Concorde jetliner made its first commercial flights from London and Paris. The aircraft could cross the Atlantic in about 3.5 hours at twice the speed of sound.
1977
Politics
Carter Pardons Vietnam War Draft Evaders
On his first full day in office, President Jimmy Carter granted a full pardon to Vietnam War draft evaders. The controversial decision affected hundreds of thousands of Americans.
2017
Civil Rights
Women's March Draws Millions Worldwide
The Women's March drew an estimated 3 to 5 million participants across the United States, the day after President Trump's inauguration. It was one of the largest single-day protests in American history.