The RMS Titanic Tragedy: A Historical Account
In 1912, one of the most tragic maritime disasters occurred when the RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, after colliding with an iceberg during its…
Harold Washington: Breaking Barriers and Changing Chicago’s Political Landscape
1983: Harold Washington was elected as the first black mayor of Chicago on 12th April 1983, breaking significant racial barriers in one of America’s largest cities. His victory came after…
Achieving True Peace: “Pacem in Terris” Encyclical by Pope John XXIII
1963: Pope John XXIII issued the encyclical "Pacem in terris" on 11th April 1963, amid the Cold War's tense international climate. This groundbreaking document addressed not only to Catholics but…
The Titanic: A Tragic Voyage of Hubris and Humanity
1912: The RMS Titanic embarked on its maiden voyage on 10th April 1912, setting sail from Southampton, England, to New York City. As the largest passenger liner in service at…
The First Recording of the Human Voice: Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville’s Groundbreaking Achievement in 1860
1860: On 9th April 1860, Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville achieved a groundbreaking feat in the history of technology by creating the first known recording of the human voice. Using his…
The 1929 Protest in the Delhi Central Assembly: A Turning Point in the Indian Independence Movement
1929: On 8th April 1929, in an act of protest against British rule, Indian freedom fighters Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw handouts and bombs in the Delhi Central Assembly.…
The Battle of Novara: Shifting Power Dynamics in Renaissance Italy
1500: The Battle of Novara on 8th April 1500 was a significant conflict in the Italian Wars, where King Louis XII of France faced off against Duke Ludovico Sforza of…
Queen Elizabeth II’s Address: Unity and Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020: In a rare and historic address to the nation on 5th April 2020, British monarch Queen Elizabeth II spoke to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth…
The Discovery and Enigma of Easter Island
456: On 5th April 456, Saint Patrick, one of the most recognized Christian saints, returned to Ireland, not as a captive but as a missionary bishop. His mission was to…
Saint Patrick’s Mission: Bringing Christianity to Ireland
456: On 5th April 456, Saint Patrick, one of the most recognized Christian saints, returned to Ireland, not as a captive but as a missionary bishop. His mission was to…