The UK Blogger Who Stopped a Global Ransomware Attack
On May 13th, 2017, a 22-year-old blogger from the UK inadvertently halted the spread of a global ransomware cyber-attack by identifying and activating a "kill switch." The attack had crippled…
The First Simultaneous Spacewalk by Three Astronauts
On May 13th, 1992, for the first time, three astronauts conducted a simultaneous spacewalk during the Space Shuttle Endeavour's maiden voyage. This event marked a significant milestone in space exploration,…
Pioneering the Dark: The Rolling Stones’ Iconic Release of “Paint It Black” in 1966
On May 13th, 1966, The Rolling Stones released their iconic single "Paint it Black" in the United Kingdom. The song, noted for its distinctive sitar intro played by Brian Jones,…
The Inaugural Formula One World Championship: A Historic Milestone in Motorsports
The first Formula One World Championship season commenced on May 13th, 1950. This historic event featured the British Grand Prix at Silverstone as its inaugural race. The championship introduced a…
The First Fleet: A Pivotal Moment in Australian History
On May 13th, 1787, the First Fleet, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, embarked from Portsmouth, England, with 11 ships carrying over 1,000 convicts to establish a penal colony in Australia.…