A De Havilland Comet (Canadian Pacific Air Lines) crashes in Karachi, Pakistan, killing 11 people.
A De Havilland Comet (Canadian Pacific Air Lines) crashes in Karachi, Pakistan, killing 11 people.
ON THIS DAY
The past leaves a trace.
Choose a date and follow its stories through time. Browse the calendar
A date. A doorway to the past.
Choose a day and discover what happened.
1953
1938
Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia.
Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia.
1857
Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China.
Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom declare war on China.
1585
The Olympic Theatre, designed by Andrea Palladio, is inaugurated in Vicenza.
The Olympic Theatre, designed by Andrea Palladio, is inaugurated in Vicenza.
1455
Birth of John II of Portugal
Born: John II of Portugal (died 1495).
1383
Death of Hugh III
Died: Hugh III, Italian nobleman.
724
Empress Genshō abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew Shōmu who becomes emperor of Japan.
Empress Genshō abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew Shōmu who becomes emperor of Japan.
473
Gundobad (nephew of Ricimer) nominates Glycerius as emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
Gundobad (nephew of Ricimer) nominates Glycerius as emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
Dates follow the source calendar pages; older dates may use different calendars. About the sources