On this Day

ON THIS DAY: Maria Callas is born (1923)

On 2 December 1923, Maria Callas, one of the most iconic and influential opera singers of the 20th century, was born in New York...

ON THIS DAY: The Monroe Doctrine is declared (1823)

On 2 December 1823, U.S. President James Monroe delivered his seventh annual message to Congress, in which he articulated the principles of what would...

ON THIS DAY: Rosa Parks ignites the bus boycott (1955)

On 1 December 1955, Rosa Parks, a 42-year-old African American seamstress, made history in Montgomery, Alabama, by refusing to give up her seat on...

ON THIS DAY: Pink Floyd releases “The Wall” (1979)

On 30 November 1979, British progressive rock band Pink Floyd released their iconic double album The Wall. A concept album exploring themes of isolation,...

ON THIS DAY: Arch. Makarios proposes the “13 Points” for Cyprus (1963)

On 30 November 1963, Archbishop Makarios III, the President of Cyprus, proposed a controversial set of constitutional amendments, known as the "Thirteen Points." These...