Roll-film Camera
George Eastman patented the first roll-film camera, revolutionizing photography and making it accessible to a wider audience.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, now a sprawling metropolis, was founded as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles de Porciúncula—a momentous milestone in the city’s history.
Qatar
Qatar officially gained independence from the United Kingdom, marking a significant moment in the nation’s history and sovereignty.
Frederick Douglass
Abolitionist, journalist, author, and human rights advocate Frederick Douglass made his dramatic escape from slavery—traveling north by train and boat—from Baltimore, through Delaware, to Philadelphia.
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed, officially bringing an end to the American Revolutionary War and recognizing the United States as an independent nation.
Automatic Teller Machine (ATM)
The first Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) made its public debut in the United States on September 2nd, revolutionizing the way we conduct financial transactions.
Independence of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh declared the independence of Vietnam from France. The proclamation paraphrased the U.S. Declaration of Independence in declaring, “All men are born equal: the Creator has given us inviolable rights, life, liberty, and happiness!” President Ho Chi Minh.
The Great Fire of London
The Great Fire of London, a catastrophic blaze that consumed much of the city, led to the eventual transformation of its urban planning and architecture.
Titanic Found
Seventy-three years after it sank to the North Atlantic ocean floor, a joint U.S.-French expedition locates the wreck of the RMS Titanic.
World War II
World War II was ignited with the German invasion of Poland, marking a pivotal moment that would shape the course of global history.