On this Day

ON THIS DAY: Fidel Castro becomes Prime Minister of Cuba (1959)

On 16 February 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as Prime Minister of Cuba, just weeks after the overthrow of President Fulgencio Batista. The...

ON THIS DAY: ‘The Scream’ stolen from Oslo’s National Gallery (1994)

On 12 February 1994, one of the world’s most recognisable and emotionally powerful paintings, The Scream by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, was stolen in a daring...

ON THIS DAY: Vatican City independence established (1929)

On This Day: The Lateran Treaty is signed Vatican City independence was formally established on 11 February 1929, when the Lateran Treaty was signed between...

1952: India passes its first democratic test

India’s Congress Party, led by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, has secured a decisive victory in the country’s first general election, marking a major milestone in...

ON THIS DAY: WWF confirms pro wrestling is exhibition, not sport (1989)

The World Wrestling Federation (WWF) told a New Jersey court that its events are “entertainment exhibitions” rather than competitive sports, a move that could...