In 1575, the Mughal emperor Akbar won a decisive victory over Bengali forces at the Battle of Tukaroi, further expanding his empire’s influence in the region.
In 1585, the Olympic Theatre in Vicenza was officially inaugurated, designed by the renowned architect Andrea Palladio, showcasing a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.
In 1817, the Mississippi Territory was officially split, resulting in the creation of the Alabama Territory and the State of Mississippi, a pivotal moment in American territorial expansion.
In 1821, American tailor and inventor Thomas L. Jennings, at the age of 30, was granted a US patent for his pioneering “dry-scouring” process, which laid the foundation for modern dry-cleaning techniques.
In 1842, Massachusetts enacted the first child labor law in the United States, establishing regulations on working hours to protect young workers.
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln authorized the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, promoting scientific advancement and innovation in the United States.
In 1863, the U.S. Congress authorized the issuance of gold certificates, introducing a currency backed by gold to increase financial stability and confidence in the monetary system.
In 1865, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the founding entity of the HSBC Group, was officially established, laying the foundation for one of the world’s leading financial institutions.
In 1887, Anne Sullivan began her transformative journey as the teacher of 6-year-old Helen Keller, beginning an extraordinary story of resilience and education.
In 1891, the concept of the penalty spot kick was introduced in association football, although it was not officially implemented until the following season.
In 1913, Alice Paul and Lucy Burns organized the historic woman suffrage march led by Inez Milholland in Washington, D.C. Challenging segregation, Ida B. Wells marched with her Illinois delegation, advocating for gender and racial equality.
In 1915, the US founded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), which laid the groundwork for future advancements in the aerospace field and eventually evolved into NASA.
In 1936, Clarrie Grimmett ended his Test cricket career with a brilliant haul of 13 wickets in the Fifth Test against South Africa.
In 1939, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast in Mumbai (Bombay) as a peaceful protest against autocratic rule in India, strengthening his commitment to nonviolent resistance.
In 1957, Carol Heiss of the United States won the World Women’s Figure Skating Championship in Colorado Springs, showcasing her exceptional talent on a global stage.
