Historic journey began on this day
On this day in 1841, the first emigrant wagon train to successfully reach California departed from Independence, Missouri, beginning...
A medical breakthrough in 1796
On this day in 1796, English physician Edward Jenner carried out what is widely recognised as the world’s first successful...
Airship explodes in flames
On this day in 1937, the Hindenburg disaster stunned the world when the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg burst into...
Underdog victory against French forces
On this day in 1862, the Battle of Puebla saw Mexican forces achieve a surprising victory against the well-equipped French...
