Christopher Columbus founds La Navidad — 1492
Christopher Columbus established the first Spanish settlement in the New World, La Navidad, at the site of modern Môle-Saint-Nicolas in Haiti after his ship, the Santa María, ran aground and was wrecked.
Babur, founder of the Mughal dynasty, dies — 1530
Babur, the first Emperor of the Mughal dynasty in India, passed away at the age of 47 after establishing Mughal rule following his victory at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
First performance of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” — 1606
The tragedy “King Lear” by William Shakespeare was performed for the first time before the court of King James I at Whitehall, London.
Jack Johnson becomes first Black world heavyweight champion — 1608
African-American boxer Jack Johnson defeated Canadian champion Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia, becoming the first Black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title.
Martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons — 1705
Fateh Singh (6) and Zorawar Singh (7), sons of Guru Gobind Singh, were executed by Wazir Khan for refusing to convert to Islam. They are revered as martyrs in Sikhism.
First inter-club football match — 1860
The first ever inter-club football match took place at Sandygate Road in Sheffield, England. Hallam F.C. defeated Sheffield F.C. 2–0.
Winston Churchill addresses US Congress — 1941
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill became the first British PM to address a joint meeting of the United States Congress, warning that the Axis powers would stop at nothing.
‘The Exorcist’ premieres — 1973
The horror film The Exorcist, based on the novel and screenplay by William Peter Blatty and starring Linda Blair, premiered. It became the first horror film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Indira Gandhi released from jail — 1978
India’s former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was released from jail.
Indian Ocean tsunami kills 230,000 — 2004
A 9.3-magnitude earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami that affected Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Maldives, and other coastal regions, killing about 230,000 people.
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