People are always shouting they want to create a better future. It’s not true. The future is an apathetic void of no interest to anyone. The past is full of life, eager to irritate us, provoke and insult us, tempt us to destroy or repaint it. The only reason people want to be masters of the future is to change the past.’ — Milan Kundera
List of historical events
1. The first Olympic Games after the 1936 Berlin Olympics opened in London
On this day in history in 1948 The first Olympic Games after the 1936 Berlin Olympics opened in London. The next two games after Berlin, scheduled to be held in Tokyo and Helsinki were cancelled due to the Second World War. The first Olympics to be broadcast on television, the London Olympics was popularly known at the time as the Austerity Games. This was because of the cutbacks the host nation had to do due to the post-war economy. interest to anyone.
2. Chad gained its independence from the French
On this day in history in 1960 Chad gained its independence from the French. The Central African country came under French rule in 1900 after the Battle of Kousséri. Francois Tombalbay became independent Chad’s first president. interest to anyone.
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3. The Soviet Space Agency Launched Vostok 3
On this day in history in 1962 The Soviet Space Agency Launched Vostok 3. The spacecraft was piloted by Andriyan Nikolayev, the first cosmonaut to have orbited the Earth 64 times in 4 days. interest to anyone.
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4. 1992 Mall of America Opened its Doors to Shoppers
On this day in history in 1992 Mall of America Opened its Doors to Shoppers. Located in in Bloomington, Minnesota, the mall is the largest shopping Mall in the United States. Spanning 4,870,000 sq ft, it has an indoor theme park and attracts about 40 million visitors each year. interest to anyone.
5. Last Total Solar Eclipse of the Millennium Took Place
On this day in history in 1999 The Last Total Solar Eclipse of the Millennium took place. The eclipse was visible from Europe, most of Asia and Africa and in parts of North America. The solar eclipse is considered one of the most viewed in recorded history because it passed through heavily populated areas. interest to anyone.
