On this Day

ON THIS DAY: Mumtaz Mahal dies, Taj Mahal is built as her tomb (1631)

Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan I, died on 17 June 1631 while giving birth to the couple's 14th child....

ON THIS DAY: Grease premieres in Hollywood (1978)

In 1978, Grease opened in cinemas and quickly became one of the most influential musical films of all time. The production brought together Hollywood...

ON THIS DAY: The Magna Carta was sealed (1215)

On June 15, 1215, England's King John sealed- formally approved with his royal seal- the Magna Carta at Runnymede, near Windsor, after a rebellion...

ON THIS DAY: Anne Frank was gifted her diary (1942)

A birthday gift that became history On June 12, 1942, Anne Frank received a red-and-white checkered diary as a gift for her 13th birthday in...

ON THIS DAY: Beloved composer Marios Tokas is born (1954)

On this day, 8 June 1954, acclaimed Greek Cypriot composer Marios Tokas was born in Limassol. One of the most beloved composers of his generation,...