On this Day

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...

ON THIS DAY: The death of Arthur Miller (2005)

A towering figure in modern theatre On this day, the world marks the anniversary of the death of Arthur Miller, one of the most influential playwrights...