“The Scream”: A Monumental Moment in Art History
2012: Sale of "The Scream" by Edvard Munch - A pastel version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was sold at auction for $119,922,500 on May 2nd, 2012. This…
The Historic Capture of Osama bin Laden: A Decade-Long Manhunt Comes to an End
2011: Osama bin Laden Killed - Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda responsible for numerous global terrorist attacks, including the September 11 attacks, was killed on May 2nd, 2011.…
“The Postman Always Rings Twice”: A Timeless Noir Classic That Redefined Cinema
1946: Release of "The Postman Always Rings Twice" - On May 2nd, 1946, the film "The Postman Always Rings Twice" was released. Directed by Tay Garnett and featuring stars Lana…
The Revolutionary Invention of Celluloid Photographic Film by Hannibal Goodwin
1887: Hannibal Goodwin Patents Photographic Film - Hannibal Goodwin patented celluloid photographic film on May 2nd, 1887. This invention revolutionized the way images were captured, stored, and viewed, paving the…
Unveiling the Ancient Denisovans: Adaptation and Evolution in Tibet
2019: Denisovan Humans in Tibet - In 2019, research revealed that the ancient Denisovan species, a cousin of modern humans, lived at high altitudes in Tibet around 160,000 years ago.…
Citizen Kane: A Cinematic Masterpiece that Revolutionized Film
1941: Premiere of Citizen Kane - "Citizen Kane," often heralded as one of the greatest films ever made, premiered in New York on May 1st, 1941. Directed by Orson Welles,…
The Historical Significance of Batman’s First Appearance in 1939
1939: Batman's First Appearance - Batman debuted in "Detective Comics #27" on May 1st, 1939. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Batman is a superhero who fights crime in…
The Founding of the Illuminati: A Revolution of Enlightenment and Secrecy
1776: Founding of the Illuminati - The Illuminati, a secret society aiming at promoting Enlightenment ideals such as reason, secularism, and other radical philosophies, was founded by Adam Weishaupt on…
The Formation of Great Britain: A Pivotal Moment in History
1707: Formation of Great Britain - On May 1st, 1707, the Kingdoms of England and Scotland were officially united into a single sovereign state known as Great Britain. This unification…
May 17th: The Birth of the NYSE – The Buttonwood Agreement of 1792
May 17th: The Birth of the NYSE - The Buttonwood Agreement of 1792 Introduction The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is a symbol of financial power and global commerce. It…