On This Day in History
Discover the most significant historical events that occurred on this day throughout history
August
1 August
1944
Warsaw Uprising
Polish resistance launched a major uprising against Nazi occupation.
History
2 August
1990
Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait
Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait, leading to the Gulf War.
Politics
3 August
1492
Christopher Columbus Sets Sail
Columbus departed from Spain on the voyage that led to the discovery of the Americas.
Discovery
4 August
1944
Arrest of Anne Frank
Nazi police discovered Anne Frank’s hiding place in Amsterdam.
History
5 August
1962
Death of Marilyn Monroe
The American film icon was found dead in her Los Angeles home.
Art
6 August
1945
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The United States dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
War
1945
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
سياسة
7 August
1998
U.S. Embassy Bombings
Bombings targeted U.S. embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.
History
8 August
1988
End of the Iran-Iraq War
A ceasefire was declared after eight years of war.
Politics
9 August
1945
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
The second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan.
War
1945
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
The United States dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki.
سياسة
10 August
1792
Fall of the French Monarchy
Revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace, ending the monarchy.
History
11 August
1952
King Hussein Ascends to the Throne
Hussein bin Talal became King of Jordan.
Royalty
12 August
1981
Launch of IBM Personal Computer
IBM introduced its first personal computer (PC).
Technology
13 August
1961
Construction of the Berlin Wall Begins
East Germany began building the Berlin Wall to divide the city.
Politics
14 August
1947
Independence of Pakistan
Pakistan was officially declared independent from British India.
Politics
15 August
1971
Nixon Ends Dollar-Gold Convertibility
President Richard Nixon announced the end of the dollar’s convertibility into gold.
اقتصاد
1945
Victory over Japan Day
Japan announced its unconditional surrender in World War II.
History
16 August
1977
Death of Elvis Presley
The "King of Rock and Roll" died at his home in Graceland.
Art
17 August
1988
Death of Zia-ul-Haq
Pakistani President Zia-ul-Haq died in a mysterious plane crash.
Politics
18 August
1227
Death of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire, passed away.
History
19 August
1953
Overthrow of Mossadegh in Iran
A coup supported by intelligence agencies overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh.
Politics
20 August
1911
First Around-the-World Telegraph Message
A telegraph message was sent from New York and returned in 16.5 seconds.
Technology
21 August
1969
Al-Aqsa Mosque Arson Attack
An extremist set fire to part of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
Religious
22 August
1910
Japanese Annexation of Korea
Japan formally annexed Korea, beginning a period of colonial rule.
History
23 August
1939
Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact.
Politics
24 August
1991
Independence of Ukraine
Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union.
Politics
25 August
1819
Death of James Watt
Scottish engineer James Watt, developer of the steam engine, passed away.
Science
26 August
1071
Battle of Manzikert
Seljuk forces defeated the Byzantine Empire at Manzikert.
History
27 August
1896
Shortest War in History
The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted only 38 minutes.
War
28 August
1963
“I Have a Dream” Speech
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous speech advocating civil rights.
Social
29 August
1966
Execution of Sayyid Qutb
Egyptian Islamic thinker Sayyid Qutb was executed.
Politics
30 August
1797
Birth of Mary Shelley
Author of "Frankenstein", Mary Shelley, was born.
Literature
31 August
1997
Death of Princess Diana
Princess Diana of Wales died in a car crash in Paris.
عام
1997
Death of Princess Diana
Princess Diana died in a car accident in Paris.
Royalty