330
Ancient
Constantinople Inaugurated as Roman Capital
Emperor Constantine I inaugurated Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire. The city would serve as the capital of the Byzantine Empire for over a thousand years.
On This Day in History
868
Culture
Oldest Known Printed Book Created
The Diamond Sutra, the oldest known dated printed book, was produced in China. The Buddhist text was printed using woodblock printing technology.
1858
Politics
Minnesota Becomes the 32nd State
Minnesota was admitted to the Union as the 32nd state. Its admission reflected the rapid expansion of American settlement into the Upper Midwest.
1888
Culture
Irving Berlin Is Born
Israel Beilin, later known as Irving Berlin, was born in what is now Belarus. He would become one of America's greatest songwriters, composing 'God Bless America' and 'White Christmas.'
1949
Politics
Israel Admitted to the United Nations
Israel was admitted as the 59th member of the United Nations, one year after declaring independence. The admission was controversial and came amid ongoing conflict with Arab neighbors.
1960
War & Conflict
Adolf Eichmann Captured in Argentina
Israeli Mossad agents captured Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Nazi war criminal had been living under a false identity since fleeing Germany after World War II.
1997
Science
Deep Blue Defeats Kasparov in Chess
IBM's Deep Blue computer defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a six-game match. It was the first time a computer defeated a reigning world champion in a match.