The more I study history the more I realise how little mankind has changed. There are no new scripts, just different actors. Richard Paul Evans, American author (1962)
List of historical events
1. Sweden Recognized Palestine
On this day in history in 2014 Sweden recognized Palestine. By doing so, it became the first EU country in Western Europe to recognize the State of Palestine. Yasser Arafat declared an independent Palestine on November 15, 1988. The UN General Assembly recognized it a month later.
2. Bosphorous Bridge in Istanbul Opened for the First Time
On this day in history in 1973 Construction on the suspension bridge over the Bosphorus began in February 1970. The bridge, which connects Asia with Europe, was designed by British engineers Gilbert Roberts and William Brown.
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3. Biggest Bomb in History was Detonated
On this day in history in 1961 The Soviet Union detonated Tsar Bomba or Big Ivan over the Mityushikha Bay test range on the Novaya Zemlya Island in the Arctic Circle. The 57 Megatons nuclear bomb was one-of-a-kind and the flash of light when it exploded at a height of 13,000 feet was visible over 1000 kilometers away.
4. First cross-country flight in Europe
On this day in history in 1908 French aviator Henri Farman flew from Bouy to Reims in France. The 14-mile journey took him about 20 minutes. Farman was also the co-founder of the Farman Aviation Works, an airline and engine manufacturing company.
5. Russian Tsar Issued the October Manifesto
On this day in history in 1905 The manifesto, which was issued by Nicholas II, was a response to the Russian Revolution of 1905 in which there were widespread strikes and protests directed towards the government. The key features of the manifesto included the creation of an elected legislative body called Duma and universal suffrage for men. It also paved the way for a new constitution in 1906.
