No other discipline has its portals so wide open to the general public as history. Johan Huizinga, Dutch historian (1872-1945)
1. Muammar Gaddafi Captured and Killed
On this day in history in 2011 Muammar Gaddafi, Libya’s deposed leader, was captured by National Transitional Council Forces and killed shortly after.
2. Luzhniki Disaster
On this day in history in 1982 A tragic stampede occurred during a UEFA Cup soccer match between Dutch club Haarlem and Moscovian football club Spartak at Lenin Stadium in Moscow, resulting in approximately 60 deaths.
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3. Sydney Opera House Opened
On this day in history in 1973 The iconic Sydney Opera House, designed by Danish architect Jørn Oberg Utzon, opened its doors. Construction began in March 1959 and cost over $100 million. This magnificent building was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
4. Jacqueline Kennedy Married Aristotle Onassis
On this day in history in 1968 Former American First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy tied the knot with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis.
5. Sino-Indian War Erupted
On this day in his in 1962 A month-long border dispute erupted between India and China, sparked by China’s two-pronged attack. Although neither side declared war nor severed diplomatic ties, China gained control of Aksai Chin. The conflict ended with both nations accepting the Line of Control as their de facto border.
