The Treaty of London (1913): A Pivotal Moment in Balkan History
On May 30th, 1913, the Treaty of London was signed by the Great Powers, the Ottoman Empire, and the victorious Balkan League (comprising Serbia, Greece, the Kingdom of Bulgaria, and…
The Premiere of Jurassic World: A Historic Revival of the Dinosaur Franchise
On May 29th, 2015, "Jurassic World," directed by Colin Trevorrow and starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, premiered in Paris. This fourth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise revived…
The Landmark Debut of Crosby, Stills & Nash: A Deep Dive into Their Eponymous Album Released on May 29th, 1969
On May 29th, 1969, Atlantic Records released the eponymous debut album of Crosby, Stills & Nash. The album featured hits such as "Marrakesh Express" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," showcasing…
The Timeless Legacy of Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’: A Historical Journey
On May 29th, 1942, Bing Crosby recorded the song "White Christmas," written by Irving Berlin. The recording took place at Decca's studios in New York City, and the song quickly…
The Historic Confirmation of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity on May 29th, 1919
On May 29th, 1919, Sir Arthur Eddington's expedition confirmed Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity. During a solar eclipse on the island of Principe, West Africa, Eddington photographed the deflection of…
The Historical Premiere of Ignacy Jan Paderewski’s Opera ‘Manru’ on May 29th, 1901
On May 29th, 1901, Ignacy Jan Paderewski's opera "Manru" premiered in Dresden, Germany. The Polish composer and virtuoso pianist's only opera, "Manru," is based on the novel "The Cottage Outside…
Unveiling the Dark Past: The Discovery of 215 Children’s Remains at Kamloops Indian Residential School
On May 28th, 2021, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation in British Columbia, Canada, announced the discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 215 children at the Kamloops…
The Resurrection of Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’: A 22-Year Journey of Restoration
After 22 years of meticulous restoration work, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "The Last Supper" was put back on display in Milan, Italy, on May 28th, 1999. The restoration aimed to…
The Pioneering Space Journey of Monkeys Able and Baker: A Milestone in Space Exploration
On May 28th, 1959, monkeys Able and Baker became the first animals to be successfully retrieved from a space mission. They were launched 300 miles (500 km) into space aboard…
The Historic Premiere of ‘Melody’: The First 3-D Technicolor Animated Cartoon
On May 28th, 1953, the first animated 3-D cartoon in Technicolor, "Melody," premiered. Produced by Walt Disney, this short film was part of the "Adventures in Music" series and aimed…