What is history? An echo of the past in the future, a reflex from the future on the past.’ — Victor Hugo
List of historical events
1. Roswell UFO sighting
On this day in history in 1947 Roswell UFO sighting took place. An object crashed into a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico raising speculations that the object was an extraterrestrial spacecraft containing alien life forms.
2. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Alaska Statehood Act into law
On this day in history in 1958 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Alaska Statehood Act into law. Under the law, Alaska became the 49th state of the United States of America on January 3, 1959.
3. Sandra Day O’Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court
On this day in history in 1981 Sandra Day O’Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, O’Connor is the first woman to be appointed to the highest court in the United States.
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4. Boris Becker became the youngest person to win Wimbledon at age 17
On this day in history in 1985 Boris Becker became the youngest person to win Wimbledon at age 17. The German tennis player beat American Kevin Curren.
5. Brioni Declaration was signed
On this day in history in 1991 Brioni Declaration was signed. The agreement was signed by Slovenia, Croatia, and Yugoslavia on the Brioni islands in Croatia. The agreement marked the end of hostilities that began with the Slovenian War of Independence. Also known as the Ten Day War, the conflict began after Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia.
