It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. Epictetus
Eco Morales became Bolivia’s first indigenous president
The left-wing politician has focused mainly on combating poverty and curbing the influence of transnational corporations.
The U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion
The liberalization that was caused by the Roe v. Wade decision entailed fierce resistance from the Pro-Life movement, but the Supreme Court has so far upheld the decision.
The Boeing 747 took off on its first scheduled flight
The Pan Am jumbo jet flew from New York to London.
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The Élysée Treaty was formalized the reconciliation between Germany and France
The treaty effectively ended centuries of enmity between the two European countries.
World record for fastest temperature changed
The fastest temperature change recorded in history occurred on this day in Spearfish, South Dakota. The temperature increased from −4°F (−20°C) to +45°F (+7°C) in the span of two minutes.