1895
Science
X-Rays Discovered
German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen accidentally discovered X-rays while experimenting with cathode rays. The discovery revolutionized medicine by enabling doctors to see inside the human body without surgery.
On This Day in History
1923
Politics
Beer Hall Putsch
Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party attempted to seize power in Munich with a march on the city center. The putsch was quickly suppressed and Hitler was arrested, but it made him a national figure.
1889
Politics
Montana Becomes 41st State
Montana was admitted to the Union, bringing its vast mineral wealth and stunning landscapes into the United States. Gold, silver, and copper mining drove the territory's early development.
1942
War & Conflict
Operation Torch Begins
Allied forces landed in French North Africa in the largest amphibious operation to that date. The campaign, commanded by General Eisenhower, opened a new front against the Axis powers.
1966
Politics
Edward Brooke Elected Senator
Edward Brooke of Massachusetts became the first African American elected to the US Senate since Reconstruction. His election was a milestone in American political history.
1520
Politics
Stockholm Bloodbath
Danish King Christian II executed 80-100 Swedish nobles, clergy, and burghers in Stockholm. The massacre sparked a rebellion that led to Swedish independence under Gustav Vasa.
2016
Politics
Donald Trump Elected President
Donald Trump was elected the 45th President, defeating Hillary Clinton in one of the most stunning upsets in American political history. His victory reshaped American politics and global relations.