Remembering Prince Philip: A Modest Farewell
2021: The funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, took place on April 17, 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ceremony was notably modest, with only 30 attendees, reflecting…
Breaking the Boundaries: Partial Restoration of Cellular Functions in Pigs’ Brains after Death
2019: On April 17, 2019, groundbreaking research conducted by scientists at Yale University was published in the journal "Nature," detailing how they had successfully restored some cellular functions in pigs'…
The Phenomenon of Game of Thrones
2011: "Game of Thrones," a television series based on George R.R. Martin’s series of fantasy novels, premiered on HBO on April 17, 2011. The show quickly became a cultural phenomenon,…
The Treaty of Shimonoseki: A Turning Point in East Asian History
1895: The Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed on April 17, 1895, effectively ending the First Sino-Japanese War, which had begun in 1894 over control of Korea. Japan emerged victorious, and…
1982: The Canada Act and the Patriation of the Canadian Constitution
1982: On April 17, 1982, the Canada Act was proclaimed, marking the patriation of the Canadian Constitution from the United Kingdom. This significant legal and political event culminated in Canada…
Kendrick Lamar Makes History: The First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize
2018: On 16th April 2018, Kendrick Lamar made history by becoming the first rapper and non-classical or jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music with his album "Damn."…
Michael Jordan’s Historic 3,000-Point Season
1987: Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, became the second NBA player in history to score 3,000 points in a single season on 16th April…
The Tragic Sinking of the British Submarine Affray: A Historical Examination of a Peacetime Disaster
1951: The British submarine Affray sank in the English Channel on 16th April 1951, resulting in the tragic loss of all 75 crew members on board. The Affray was on…
“The Music Box”: A Timeless Comedy Masterpiece
1932: "The Music Box," a classic short film starring the comedic duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, was released in the US on 16th April 1932. The film features the…
Harriet Quimby: Breaking Gender Norms in Aviation
1912: On 16th April 1912, Harriet Quimby made history as the first female pilot to fly across the English Channel. She piloted her Bleriot monoplane from Dover, England, to Calais,…