The Netherlands celebrates King’s Day on April 27 for the first time — marking the birthday of King Willem-Alexander.
The Netherlands celebrates King’s Day on April 27 for the first time — marking the birthday of King Willem-Alexander.
A reactor explodes at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Union — one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.
A reactor explodes at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Union — one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.
Watson and Crick publish their groundbreaking paper on the double helix structure of DNA.
Watson and Crick publish their groundbreaking paper on the double helix structure of DNA.
Danica Patrick becomes the first woman to win an IndyCar race, breaking barriers in motorsports.
Danica Patrick becomes the first woman to win an IndyCar race, breaking barriers in motorsports.
Albert Einstein dies at the age of 76. His brain was preserved for scientific study — sparking decades of fascination.
Albert Einstein dies at the age of 76. His brain was preserved for scientific study — sparking decades of fascination.
Apollo 13 suffers an onboard explosion. The crew aborts their moon landing and begins a dramatic fight for survival: “Houston, we’ve had a problem.”
Apollo 13 suffers an onboard explosion. The crew aborts their moon landing and begins a dramatic fight for survival: “Houston, we’ve had a problem.”
Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space, orbiting Earth in the Soviet spacecraft Vostok 1 in just 108 minutes.
Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space, orbiting Earth in the Soviet spacecraft Vostok 1 in just 108 minutes.
The RMS Titanic departs from Southampton for its maiden voyage — a journey that would end in tragedy just four days later.
The RMS Titanic departs from Southampton for its maiden voyage — a journey that would end in tragedy just four days later.
The first RFC (Request for Comments) is published, laying the groundwork for the internet as we know it.
The first RFC (Request for Comments) is published, laying the groundwork for the internet as we know it.
The first modern Olympic Games open in Athens, Greece — reviving an ancient tradition after more than 1,500 years.
The first modern Olympic Games open in Athens, Greece — reviving an ancient tradition after more than 1,500 years.