Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
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Contact1091 In the epic Battle of Levounion, Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos masterfully defeated the Pechenegs, securing the empire's eastern frontier.
1386 The Battle of the Vikhra River witnessed the Principality of Smolensk's valiant but unsuccessful stand against the might of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, marking a turning point in regional power dynamics.
1429 Joan of Arc, the remarkable Maid of Orléans, arrived at the besieged city, infusing hope and determination as she embarked on her divine mission to lift the Siege of Orléans.
1483 Gran Canaria, the jewel of the Canary Islands, succumbed to the Kingdom of Castile's conquest, forever altering the archipelago's destiny.
1521 Amidst the Swedish War of Liberation, Swedish forces achieved a decisive victory over their Danish adversaries in the Battle of VÀsterÄs, reshaping the region's power balance.
1624 The astute French monarch, Louis XIII, bestowed the title of Cardinal Richelieu upon his trusted adviser, marking the onset of an influential era in French politics.
1760 The siege of Quebec commenced as French forces sought to reclaim the city held by the British, setting the stage for a pivotal chapter in the French and Indian War.
1770 Renowned explorer James Cook made landfall at Australia's Botany Bay, leaving an indelible mark on the continent's cartography and history.
1781 Amid the American Revolutionary War, a fierce naval clash erupted between British and French fleets off the coast of Martinique in the Battle of Fort Royal.
1826 The skilled astronomer James Dunlop unveiled the celestial wonder known as the galaxy Centaurus A, expanding humanity's cosmic horizons.
1852 Peter Roget's innovative creation, Roget's Thesaurus, emerged into the public sphere, revolutionizing language and providing writers with an invaluable tool.
1861 Maryland's House of Delegates made a historic decision, choosing to remain within the Union during the turbulent times of the American Civil War.
1862 Union forces, under the command of David Farragut, achieved a monumental victory by capturing New Orleans, a key turning point in the American Civil War.
1864 Against the backdrop of the American Civil War, Theta Xi fraternity was founded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, fostering enduring bonds among its members.
1903 The tranquil town of Frank in Alberta, Canada, was forever scarred as a devastating landslide claimed the lives of 70 souls, leaving a somber legacy.
1910 The People's Budget, a groundbreaking legislative move, passed in the UK Parliament, setting a precedent for wealth redistribution and social reform.
1911 Tsinghua University, a bastion of learning and innovation in mainland China, was established, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's educational landscape.
1916 Amid World War I, the UK's 6th Indian Division reluctantly surrendered to Ottoman Forces at the Siege of Kut, marking a humbling moment in British military history.
1916 The Easter Rising, a fervent rebellion, concluded as Irish rebel leaders surrendered to British forces in Dublin, marking the end of a defining chapter in Irish history.
1944 Daring SOE agent Nancy Wake returned to France during World War II, assuming a pivotal role as a liaison between London and the resolute local maquis group.
