I go into my library and all history unrolls before me. Alexander Smith
List of historical events
Michael Jackson’s Thriller was released worldwide
On this day in 1982, Michael Jackson’s thriller was released worldwide. It was thought to be the best selling album of all time, the album, which had 9 tracks, won 8 Grammy Awards, including the award for Album of the Year in 1984.
Civil War in Palestine
Also known as the Civil War in Mandatory Palestine, the conflict began on November 30th, 1947, the day after the UNGA voted on a resolution that provided a partition plan for Palestine. The war was wracked by violence which began on November 30 after two buses full of Israeli passengers were attacked by Arab gunmen and snipers shot pedestrians in Tel Aviv. On May 14, Israel declared itself an independent state and on May 15, the Civil War turned into a regional war after a coalition of Arab states that included Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, joined the conflict.
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More events
Stars of “I Love Lucy” wedded
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz of the popular American comedy sitcoms, I Love Lucy and The Lucy and Desi Comedy Show married in real life on this day in 1940. They were married for 20 years.
The Winter War began
The 4-month long war between Finland and the Soviet Union began after the USSR invaded Finland and bombed Helsinki. The conflict ended on March 30, 1940, with the two countries signing the Moscow Peace Treaty. In retaliation for its actions, the Soviet Union was expelled from the League of Nations.
First international football (soccer) match
The match between England and Scotland was held at West of Scotland Cricket Club in Partick, Scotland 1872. The game ended with a 0-0 draw.
