History

Treaty of Lisbon (2009): The Treaty of Lisbon, which came into force on December 1, 2009, was a significant reformative measure for the European Union. It aimed to streamline EU…

Autonomy of Ubangi-Shari (1958): On December 1, 1958, Ubangi-Shari, a French colony, achieved autonomy. This marked a crucial step in the decolonization process of French Equatorial Africa. The move towards…

Nancy Astor Enters British House of Commons (1919): On December 1, 1919, Nancy Astor became the first woman to take her seat in the British House of Commons. She succeeded…

Locarno Treaties (1925): The Locarno Treaties, signed on December 1, 1925, marked a significant step in European diplomacy after World War I. France, Belgium, and Germany, along with Britain and…

1872: First International Soccer Match The first official international soccer match was played on November 30, 1872, between Scotland and England. Held at the West of Scotland Cricket Club's ground…

2005: Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare The United Nations established November 30 as the "Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare" in 2005. This…

2005: John Sentamu, First Black Archbishop in Church of England On November 30, 2005, John Sentamu became the Archbishop of York, making him the first Black archbishop in the Church…

1982: Release of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" On November 30, 1982, Michael Jackson released "Thriller," an album that would become a monumental success in music history. Produced by Quincy Jones, it…

1960: The Beatles Arrested for Arson In an unusual incident on November 29, 1960, the Beatles, then an emerging band, were arrested in Hamburg, Germany, for alleged arson. The incident…

2003: Attack on Spanish Intelligence Agents On November 29, 2003, a deadly attack targeted Spanish intelligence agents in Iraq, killing seven and wounding one. The agents were part of Spain's…